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The author’s 35th question to Aleksandar Vučić challenged him over attending Vladimir Putin’s Victory Day celebrations in Moscow on 9 May 2025 alongside Robert Fico, while not making time for a live debate with the author. The author said Russia’s war against Ukraine was continuing. https://t.co/bO9S25JBW7 #AleksandarVučić #Debata #Putin #RS #UA #RU

The author has framed these events within a series of serious failures in law enforcement, citing the security failure of the Champions League final in May 2022, the urban riots of June 2023, and the violence that occurred during the PSG celebrations in June 2026. https://t.co/vzhavN3Gdd #Sécurité #Événements #Violences #FR (translated)

Africa Daily Report — 3 October 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. Ethiopia / Eritrea — Fighting advances toward Mekelle as regional-war fears intensify Ethiopian federal forces and allied militias advanced toward Mekelle amid renewed fighting with the TPLF-led rebel alliance. The military escalation comes alongside the rupture of diplomatic relations between Ethiopia and Eritrea, while the African Union has urged Ethiopia, Eritrea and Egypt to exercise maximum restraint. The combination of battlefield escalation, diplomatic expulsions and regional rivalries makes this the continent's most consequential security development today. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopian-forces-near-tigray-capital-fears-grow-wider-conflict-2026-10-02/ 2. DR Congo — Ebola death toll passes 4,000 as response is disrupted Importance: 10/10 — Critical DR Congo's Ebola outbreak has reached about 8,300 confirmed cases and more than 4,000 deaths. Containment is being undermined by insecurity, destruction of treatment infrastructure, difficulties tracing displaced contacts and health-worker payment disputes. The outbreak is now the deadliest Ebola episode in DRC's history. Source: https://apnews.com/article/4c79b59ec81a08675d2506c9e176d125 3. Sierra Leone / EU — Aid dispute linked to wanted cocaine trafficker Importance: 9/10 — Very High The EU has suspended €18 million in financial support to Sierra Leone, according to the Dutch government, amid a dispute over Freetown's cooperation in efforts to arrest and extradite convicted cocaine trafficker Jos Leijdekkers. Sierra Leone disputes the characterization of the funding delay as punishment over the fugitive case, saying procedural financing issues are involved. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/eu-cuts-aid-sierra-leone-over-its-help-convicted-cocaine-kingpin-netherlands-2026-10-01/ 4. Guinea-Bissau — Military authorities block former president Embalo's return Guinea-Bissau's military leadership has barred ousted former president Umaro Sissoco Embalo from returning from exile, citing security concerns. Embalo had announced plans to return ahead of the 6 December presidential election and says he intends to contest it. The decision adds uncertainty to the country's political transition and electoral process. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/guinea-bissau-military-leaders-bar-ousted-presidents-return-2026-10-02/ 5. Cameroon / Central African Republic — $391 million World Bank-backed corridor financing Importance: 8/10 — High Cameroon's President Paul Biya authorized a €347.5 million ($390.9 million) World Bank loan agreement for the Douala–Bangui Economic Corridor project. The investment is intended to improve infrastructure and economic connectivity between Cameroon and the Central African Republic, making it an important regional trade and logistics project. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/cameroon-authorises-391-million-world-bank-loan-2026-10-02/ 6. South Africa — Political killings reach record level ahead of local elections At least 43 people were reported killed in suspected politically connected attacks in South Africa from January through September, according to research published ahead of the 4 November local elections. KwaZulu-Natal has been particularly affected. The violence adds a serious security dimension to the election. Source: https://www.africanews.com/programmes/news/ 7. Kenya — $16 billion Lamu refinery faces another legal challenge Importance: 8/10 — High The planned $16 billion Dangote refinery at Lamu, one of East Africa's largest prospective industrial investments, faces another legal challenge. Consumer-rights group COFEK is seeking disclosure of details surrounding the Kenyan government's planned participation, adding to an existing land-related court dispute. Source: https://www.okayafrica.com/today-in-africa-october-2-2026-ethiopia-eritrea-rift-raises-regional-war-fears-eu-suspends-aid-to-sierra-leone/1440442 8. Botswana — Elephant cull for independence celebrations triggers conservation controversy Importance: 7/10 — High Botswana authorized the killing of 23 elephants and dozens of antelope to provide meat during its 60th independence celebrations, reopening debate over elephant management and hunting. The government argues that controlled hunting helps manage its exceptionally large elephant population and benefits communities exposed to human-wildlife conflict; conservationists have criticized the decision. Source: https://apnews.com/article/4f85f8d5c144a464eae2fc721135213e 9. Algeria — Parliament backs death penalty for deliberate forest arson Algeria's parliament approved legislation providing for the death penalty for deliberately setting fire to forests, woods or fields, following deadly wildfire seasons. Algeria retains capital punishment in law but has not carried out an execution since 1993. The legislation still requires further institutional review before final ratification. Source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/10/algeria-moves-restore-death-penalty-arson-what-know 10. Sudan — Rights groups warn of widespread sexual violence against women and girls Importance: 9/10 — Very High Sudanese women's-rights organizations are warning that sexual violence, exploitation, detention and torture remain widespread amid the war, with many cases likely undocumented because of insecurity and fear of retaliation. Displaced women and girls are especially vulnerable as conflict, hunger and the collapse of livelihoods compound protection risks. Source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202610020092.html #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #SierraLeone #EuropeanUnion #EU #AidDispute #CocaineTrafficking #JosLeijdekkers #Diplomacy #Cameroon #CentralAfricanRepublic #WorldBank #DoualaBanguiCorridor #Infrastructure #RegionalTrade #Logistics #AfricanEconomy #Ethiopia #Eritrea #Tigray #Mekelle #HornOfAfrica #RegionalConflict #RegionalSecurity #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #AfricaToday #wrldorg

The author estimated that the Parisian celebrations of Javier Milei illustrated, according to him, a rapprochement between French economic circles and the far right. He added that the Argentine president, awarded by an institute active in finance and technology, had become a model for certain sectors. #JavierMilei #ExtrêmeDroite #France #FR #AR (translated)

ON PRÉFÈRE CES CÉLÉBRATIONS PARIS 🇩🇪… 🫶 Que du love et… QUE ÇA MARQUE EN LIGUE 1. 💎🇲🇨 🎥 @Ligue1_ENG https://t.co/Ig5gWQWhF5 #Ligue1 #Paris #Célébrations

🚨 « IL EST TRÈS JEUNE, IL A FAIT UNE ERREUR ! » ❌ Filipe Luis ACCEPTERA UNE SUSPENSION de Paris Brunner 🇩🇪 pour sa célébration face à Strasbourg : « C’est un garçon passionné, très intense. IL A FAIT UNE ERREUR DANS UN MOMENT DE CÉLÉBRATIONS. Il s’est très vite excusé. Le club prend ce sujet très au sérieux. LUI AUSSI S’EST DIRECTEMENT EXCUSÉ SUR LES RÉSEAUX SOCIAUX JUSTE APRÈS LE MATCH Je sais, il sait, tout le monde sait qu’il a fait une erreur. IL EST JEUNE, ON COMPREND, ÇA N’ARRIVERA PLUS. Il peut être suspendu, on respectera la décision du comité mais on sait qu’il est très jeune, il a fait une erreur, et CE GENRE DE CHOSES ARRIVE DANS LE FOOTBALL. » 🎙️ conf. de presse #Football #Suspension #Erreurs

The President’s son had his wedding celebrations partly funded by a Russian oligarch close to Putin. Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Trump have confirmed that Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of their Bahamas celebrations as a wedding gift; ProPublica reports the spending ran into the https://t.co/A7Jkq2cAhG #TrumpWedding #RussianOligarch #PoliticalConnections #RU #US #BS

🇫🇷🇻🇦✝️ FLASH | Emmanuel Macron souhaitait faire du VOYAGE du PAPE Léon XIV en France une véritable visite d’État. Mais plusieurs demandes de l’Élysée ont été ÉCARTÉES ou allégées par le Vatican. Le président voulait notamment accompagner personnellement le pape à Notre-Dame pendant quelques dizaines de minutes pour lui présenter la cathédrale reconstruite : le Saint-Siège a REFUSÉ. Rome n’a également pas souhaité de déjeuner ou dîner d’État, ne tenait pas à la grand-croix de la Légion d’honneur proposée et a demandé un protocole militaire allégé. Deux visions du déplacement s’opposent : l’Élysée imaginait une visite d’État, tandis que le Vatican veut avant tout un « voyage apostolique », centré sur les fidèles et les célébrations religieuses. (La Croix) #Macron #Vatican #VoyageApostolique

Le pape Léon XIV effectuera une visite en France du 25 au 28 septembre 2026, avec un programme chargé comprenant des rencontres avec le président Macron, des célébrations religieuses et des événements ouverts au public, dans le cadre de son engagement envers la jeunesse et les victimes de violences sexuelles. #PapeLéonXIV #VisiteEnFrance #Jeunesse

“Stramurales International Street Art Festival” (Stornara Life APS), curated by Lino Lombardi, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of TeleNorba! SOURCE: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/luciano-magaldi-s-05a4a71b3_stramurales-international-street-art-festival-ugcPost-7480157301627236352-hf6Z/ Stornara took part with marked pride in the live broadcast with journalist Dr Loffredo, offering a distinguished conversation on Stramurales together with President Lino Lombardi of Stornara Life APS. The dialogue explored the festival’s future trajectory, all within the splendid celebrations marking five decades of the Apulian regional network TeleNorba. Long live TeleNorba, long live Stornara Life APS, long live Stramurales.