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The author wrote that Russian propaganda portrayed the Baltic states both as insignificant and as cunning behind-the-scenes operators influencing major European capitals, with the prevailing portrayal seemingly changing with the phase of the moon. https://t.co/o425OJm1d6 #Россия #БалтийскиеГосударства #Пропаганда

Some capitals are continuing to look at the EU budget in the way accountants look at balance sheets: how much do I put in; and how much do I get out. This approach was misguided in the past, but with our modern budget it is entirely flawed,” Piotr Serafin, Commissioner for Budget, Anti-Fraud and Public Administration, highlighted that “some capitals are continuing to look at the EU budget in the way accountants look at balance sheets: how much do I put in; and how much do I get out. This approach was misguided in the past, but with our modern budget it is entirely flawed,” Serafin said. #EUBudget #EU2028 #MFF (translated)

Africa Daily Report — 7 October 2026 Key developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. KENYA — FIRST CONFIRMED EBOLA CASE AND DEATH Importance: 10/10 — Critical Kenya confirmed its first imported Ebola case after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo died in Nairobi. Health authorities identified 28 close contacts, including relatives and healthcare workers, and were tracing 23 fellow passengers and four crew members from his flight from Uganda. Contacts are to remain isolated for 21 days. The case represents a significant geographic expansion of the DRC outbreak, which has exceeded 8,000 confirmed cases and 4,000 deaths. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenya-confirms-first-ebola-case-imported-congo-patient-has-died-2026-10-06/ 2. SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA — WORLD BANK RAISES 2026 GROWTH FORECAST TO 4.3% Importance: 9/10 — Very High The World Bank raised its 2026 Sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast to 4.3%, from 4.1% in its April projection, saying growth forecasts had been upgraded for nearly three-quarters of countries in the region. It nevertheless warned that per-capita income growth remains much weaker and that debt burdens, high energy prices, climate shocks and global uncertainty continue to constrain poverty reduction. The Bank also urged African governments to accelerate practical adoption of artificial intelligence, including shared infrastructure and stronger data frameworks. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/world-bank-raises-africas-2026-growth-forecast-urges-ai-investments-2026-10-06/ 3. NIGERIA — AIR FORCE CONFIRMS 25 DEAD IN ONDO PLANE CRASH Importance: 9/10 — Very High The Nigerian Air Force clarified that 25 people — 20 passengers and five crew — were aboard the ATR-42 that crashed near Igbokoda in Ondo State, correcting an earlier figure of 32. There were no survivors. President Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning and ordered an investigation into the cause. The aircraft had been flying a routine mission to Lagos. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/10/06/nigeria-plane-crash-ondo-air-force/8d3f597e-c16a-11f1-8170-681419af1cc9_story.html 4. SENEGAL — SCHOOL YEAR POSTPONED AFTER DEADLY FLOODING Importance: 8/10 — High Senegal postponed the nationwide start of primary and secondary school from Wednesday until Monday following several days of torrential rain and flooding. Parts of Dakar and other regions were inundated, roads were disrupted and deaths were reported. The delay is intended to allow schools to be cleaned, disinfected and restored. The flooding comes only weeks before Dakar is due to host the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics beginning October 31. Source: https://punchng.com/senegal-postpones-new-school-year-over-flooding-heavy-rain/ 5. NAMIBIA — EU SUSPENDS FRESH MEAT IMPORTS AFTER FOOT-AND-MOUTH OUTBREAK Importance: 9/10 — Very High The European Union temporarily suspended imports of fresh cattle, sheep and goat meat from Namibia following a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the country's main commercial livestock zone. The disease had spread to 11 farms after being detected in southern Namibia. The economic exposure is substantial: the EU accounts for more than 80% of Namibia's beef exports, and the suspension could affect thousands of jobs linked to the European export chain. Source: https://southernafricantimes.com/eu-suspends-some-namibian-beef-imports-after-foot-and-mouth-disease-outbreak/ 6. SOUTH AFRICA — CENTRAL BANK WARNS OF SECOND-ROUND INFLATION RISKS Importance: 8/10 — High The South African Reserve Bank warned that the risk of second-round inflation effects is increasing, with sustained high oil prices and uncertainty surrounding El Niño complicating the inflation outlook. The warning follows signs of weakening private-sector activity and highlights the increasingly difficult trade-off facing monetary policymakers between inflation control and economic growth. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-central-bank-says-second-round-inflation-risks-rise-2026-10-06/ 7. ETHIOPIA — FIGHTING IN TIGRAY CONTINUES TO RAISE REGIONAL-WAR RISK Airstrikes and artillery fire continued in northern Ethiopia after federal forces regained Mekelle. Aid sources reported at least 17 deaths northwest of the Tigrayan capital. Ethiopia has accused Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting the Tigrayan-led armed opposition; those governments deny the allegations. Ethiopia and Eritrea have already severed diplomatic ties, while regional governments are increasing diplomatic and security coordination. The African Union and international partners continue to call for restraint and dialogue. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/airstrikes-artillery-hit-north-ethiopia-after-tigray-capitals-fall-aid-sources-2026-10-05/ 8. SUDAN — UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL EXTENDS FACT-FINDING MISSION The UN Human Rights Council extended the mandate of its independent fact-finding mission on Sudan for another year, with 28 members voting in favour, 10 against and nine abstaining. The resolution called for an immediate ceasefire and cooperation with investigators examining alleged violations by parties to the conflict. Sudanese authorities have opposed the mission, arguing that existing UN mechanisms are sufficient. Source: https://www.blacknews.uk/un-human-rights-council-extends-mandate-of-sudan-fact-finding-mission 9. DR CONGO — AU MEDIATORS MEET AFC/M23 LEADERS IN GOMA An African Union mediation delegation including former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta, former Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi and former Ethiopian president Sahle-Work Zewde met AFC/M23 representatives in rebel-controlled Goma. Discussions focused on the eastern DRC peace process and efforts to coordinate the Doha and Washington diplomatic tracks. The visit is notable because it brought senior AU facilitators directly into talks with the rebel leadership in territory under AFC/M23 control. Source: https://bytewire.news/au-mediation-delegation-meets-afc-m23-leaders-in-goma/ 10. GHANA — FITCH SOLUTIONS SEES INFLATION RISING SHARPLY IN 2027 Importance: 7/10 — High Fitch Solutions forecasts Ghana's annual average inflation rising from about 4.7% in 2026 to 11.3% in 2027. It cites fading exchange-rate support, stronger money-supply growth, possible fiscal loosening, higher food costs linked to El Niño and energy-price risks. Fitch expects the Bank of Ghana could respond with renewed monetary tightening if inflation moves above 10% during 2027. Source: https://businesspostonline.com/2026/10/06/fitch-solutions-sees-inflation-rising-to-11-3-next-year/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #Kenya #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #DRC #PublicHealth #SubSaharanAfrica #WorldBank #AfricanEconomy #EconomicGrowth #AIInvestment #Nigeria #NigerianAirForce #OndoState #PlaneCrash #BolaTinubu #Senegal #Dakar #Floods #ClimateRisk #YouthOlympics #Namibia #FootAndMouthDisease #BeefExports #EuropeanUnion #SouthAfrica #SARB #Inflation #OilPrices #Ethiopia #Tigray #Mekelle #Eritrea #HornOfAfrica #Sudan #UNHRC #HumanRights #FactFindingMission #AfricanUnion #M23 #Goma #PeaceProcess #Ghana #FitchSolutions #GhanaInflation #AfricanSecurity #AfricanPolitics #AfricanBusiness #AfricanEconomy #wrldorg

Africa Daily Report — 6 October 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. Ethiopia — Airstrikes and artillery continue after federal forces retake Mekelle Airstrikes and artillery fire continued across northern Ethiopia after federal forces regained Mekelle. Reuters reported at least 17 deaths northwest of the Tigrayan capital, with additional casualties reported in Adwa and Sheraro. The renewed fighting is the sharpest escalation since the 2020–2022 war. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting the Tigrayan-led rebel alliance; all three deny involvement. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/airstrikes-artillery-hit-north-ethiopia-after-tigray-capitals-fall-aid-sources-2026-10-05/ 2. Nigeria — Military ATR-42 crashes in Ondo State, killing all 32 aboard Importance: 10/10 — Critical A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 flying from Benin City toward Lagos crashed near Igbokoda in Ondo State. Reuters reported that all 32 people aboard — 25 passengers and seven crew — were killed. President Bola Tinubu ordered the Air Force to investigate the cause. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-military-helicopter-carrying-32-passengers-crew-members-crashes-2026-10-05/ 3. Senegal — Deadly floods hit Dakar and other regions Importance: 9/10 — Very High Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm in several locations caused flooding, casualties, injuries and major disruption in Dakar and other parts of Senegal. Reuters reported deaths and infrastructure damage; Senegal's Interior Ministry confirmed fatalities and injuries, while the government activated an emergency regional plan for Dakar. Further rain was forecast. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/heavy-rains-lead-to-senegal-floods-government-reports-several-deaths-2026-10-05/ 4. Ethiopia / Red Sea — Abiy reiterates demand for negotiated sea access Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed again said landlocked Ethiopia requires access to the Red Sea and argued that a negotiated, mutually beneficial arrangement is necessary. The statement comes amid deteriorating relations with Eritrea and renewed fighting in Tigray. Eritrea, Egypt, Sudan and Somalia have meanwhile stressed the sovereign role of Red Sea littoral states. Source: https://apnews.com/article/bad74909a59297de524fdf377f0605c2 5. Sudan — US envoy meets army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Egypt US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos met Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Egypt. Boulos said Washington would continue working with Egypt and other partners toward a political solution to Sudan's war. The meeting came amid continuing US-backed diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire. Source: https://www.aol.com/articles/us-envoy-meets-sudanese-army-224042000.html 6. South Africa — Private-sector contraction deepens in September Importance: 8/10 — High South Africa's private sector contracted at its fastest pace since December, according to September PMI data reported by Reuters. New orders fell sharply while supply-chain disruption and higher costs, particularly fuel costs, added pressure on businesses. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-private-sector-contracts-fastest-pace-since-december-pmi-shows-2026-10-05/ 7. Somalia — IMF cuts 2026 growth forecast to 2.3% Importance: 8/10 — High The IMF expects Somalia's economy to grow by only 2.3% in 2026, citing sharp reductions in foreign aid, recurrent climate shocks, spillovers from the Middle East conflict and domestic uncertainty. Inflation is projected at 6.5%, while growth is expected to recover gradually in 2027 and over the medium term. Source: https://www.channelafrica.co.za/channelafrica/news/imf-cuts-somalias-2026-growth-forecast-to-2-3/ 8. Guinea — Opposition leader Aliou Bah released following presidential pardon Opposition leader Aliou Bah, head of the Liberal Democratic Movement, was released after receiving a presidential pardon. He had been detained since December 2024 and was serving a two-year sentence for offences linked to remarks about President Mamadi Doumbouya. His case had also reached the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which had sought his release. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/05/guinea-opposition-leader-aliou-bah-freed-after-presidential-pardon/ 9. Uganda / African security — Kampala hosts conference on emerging security threats Importance: 7/10 — High Uganda opened a four-day Conference on Military Operations Other Than War, bringing together defence and security representatives from African states and regional organizations. The agenda covers cybersecurity, AI, unmanned systems, terrorism, disaster response, climate security, maritime and border security, critical infrastructure and pandemics. Source: https://ubc.go.ug/2026/10/05/uganda-hosts-inaugural-conference-on-military-operations-other-than-war/ 10. West Africa — BCEAO authorises 175 institutions for interoperable instant payments Importance: 8/10 — High The Central Bank of West African States has authorised 175 institutions to participate in the region's interoperable instant-payment ecosystem. Participants include banks, electronic-money institutions, fintech companies and microfinance institutions, broadening the infrastructure for cross-provider digital payments across the West African Monetary Union. Source: https://techafricanews.com/2026/10/05/bceao-authorises-175-institutions-interoperable-instant-payments/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #Senegal #Dakar #SenegalFloods #Floods #HeavyRain #ExtremeWeather #ClimateRisk #HumanitarianCrisis #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricaEconomy #PMI #PrivateSector #EconomicContraction #AfricanEconomy #Business #Ethiopia #Tigray #Mekelle #EthiopiaConflict #Airstrikes #Artillery #FederalForces #RegionalSecurity #HornOfAfrica #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #wrldorg

Energy Commissioner Jørgensen warned capitals that the EU is not facing an immediate gas-security crisis, but it is facing a price-and-supply squeeze that could become more difficult as winter approaches, according to a letter seen by Euronews. #EnergyCrisis #EUGasDemand #WinterPreparedness

Robert Klemko @RobertKlemko tekee standardit journalismille puhuttuaan hetken NHL-joukkue Washington Capitalsin kapteeni Alexander Ovechkinin kanssa. 💯/💯🏒 Ensimmäinen kerta, tietääkseni, kun Ovechkinia grillataan kunnolla Putin-kysymyksissä. Käänsin haastattelun kokonaisuudessan suomeksi. Mukana saattaa olla pieniä tulkintavirheitä. Mennään. ➡️ 🎤 Klemko sai jääkiekko-osion jälkeen hetken Ovechkinin kanssa. Robert Klemko: ”Halusin tietää lisää mainoksen kuvausprosessista. Milloin se kuvattiin?“ AO: ”Luulen, että kolme viikkoa sitten.“ Klemko: ”Kerroitko joukkueelle, että teit sen?“ AO: ”En” Klemko: ”Yllättyitkö vastareaktioista?“ AO: ”Olen yllättynyt, mutta sille ei voi nyt mitään. Olen venäläinen, aion asua siellä kun urani on ohi. Lapset ovat siellä. Perheeni on siellä, tiedäthän, tuen maatani. Se on siinä.“ Klemko: ”Luulen, että vastareaktioiden syy on tällä kertaa suurempi Lavrovin takia, kun hän puhuu maista, jotka tuovat ’miekkaa’ Venäjälle. Kun puhun asiantuntijoiden kanssa siitä, se matkii viestiä, jota venäläiset saavat: Ukraina on vastuussa siitä, että Venäjä hyökkää siihen. Joten kun seisot hänen takanaan, kun hän sanoo sen, se tuntuu ihmisille sotapuvussa esiintyvältä.“ AO: ”No, en luule, että se on sotapuku. Luulen, että se on vain tuki sille, mitä Venäjällä tapahtuu. Haluan rauhaa ja rakkautta kaikille. Ei väliä kuka olet, amerikkalainen, venäläinen tai ukrainalainen. Minulla on paljon ukrainalaisia ystäviä, ja toivon, että kaikki menee hyvin ja että kaikki on pian ohi.“ Klemko: ”Se on pian ohi, jos Putin lopettaa hyökkäyksen. Niinhän se päättyy.“ AO: ”No, en ole politiikassa. En voi sanoa, kuka on oikeassa ja kuka väärässä.“ Klemko: ”Siinä isommassa ryhmässä oli noin 30 ihmistä kanssasi, yksi heistä oli Maria Lvova-Belova. Hänellä on Haagin kansainvälisen rikostuomioistuimen pidätysmääräys ukrainalaisten lasten kaappaamisesta.“ AO: ”En tiedä, kuka se on.“ 😄😄 Klemko: ”Okei. Ymmärrätkö, miksi joku kongressiedustaja sanoo, että NHL:n ei pitäisi antaa sinun osallistua, koska tuet tätä hallintoa, ja tämä maa käyttää miljardeja auttaakseen taistelemaan Venäjää vastaan? Mikä on reaktionsi siihen?“ AO: ”No, kaikilla on oma mielipiteensä, eikö? En ole poliitikko, olen urheilija, ja kuten sanoin, aion asua siellä kun peliurani on ohi. Tuen maatani. Olen venäläinen.“ 😄😄 Klemko: ”Tuet sitä riippumatta Putinia?“ AO: ”No, aion asua siellä, joo.“ Klemko: ”Joten jos he ovat vastuussa kansanmurhasta, tukisit kansanmurhaa?“ AO: ”Mitä tarkoitat, kansanmurha?“ [Mediavastaava kääntää kansanmurha] AO: ”[Huokaa.] Öö. Sanoisin, että toivon, ettei se ole sellaista, ettei se mene niin.“ [Ovechkin kävelee pois] 🎤 Ihan uskomaton henkilö. Aivan uskomaton. Ei hän ole edes mies, me miehet emme puhu tai käyttäydy näin. Hän on tehnyt sopimuksen paholaisen kanssa ja on ilmeisesti klassinen esimerkki todellisesta hyödyllisestä idiootista. Joskus nuorempana pidin hänestä jääkiekkoilijana. Ehkä säkin? Sitä tai mitään ei enää ole. Ei ole ollut enää vuosiin. #NHLfi https://t.co/FTafR4grtE #NHL #Ovechkin #journalismi

🇦🇹🇷🇸 VIENNA & BELGRADE — TWO DANUBE CAPITALS, ONE EUROPEAN DEBATE My proposal is a future in which Austria and Serbia are fully anchored together in European and transatlantic institutions: EU, Euro, Schengen and NATO. Vienna and Belgrade were once capitals shaped by competing https://t.co/uq7XfaQui3 #Vienna #Belgrade #EU #AT #RS

Jak je tady skandál s tím Ovečkinem a další podporou Putina…..tohle je Rus, který pracuje v PR Washingtonu Capitals a je odpovědný za cenzuru a zastrašování novinářů pro zápasech Capitals. Tenhle člověk drží tu bublinu, aby nepraskla. https://t.co/xIytDEQFF8 #Ovečkin #Putin #sport

Média po celém světě dnes informovala o tom, že se Ovečkin objevil po boku ruských propagandistů ve volebním spotu strany mezinárodně hledaného zločince Putina. Ovečkin i Washington Capitals byli požádáni o vyjádření. Marně. Místo toho PR oddělení hodiny poté postne tohle... https://t.co/XWNGIAiHuP #Ovečkin #Putin #propaganda