Last week I wrote about how Texas politicians’ “free speech” campaign has led to a campaign of academic censorship in the state’s universities that exceeds even the McCarthy era (🎁🔗) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/1...
The author accused Israel of murdering more than 1,400 Palestinians in less than a year under the cover of Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”. They said Western politicians and media had remained silent while presenting the situation as a ceasefire, and called for Palestine to be free “from the river to the sea”. #MilanAtalanta https://t.co/Q5RkO6a7iJ #FreePalestine #IsraelPalestineConflict #HumanRights #IL #PS
The “Tommy” shown in this viral video from Abdul El-Sayed is a former staffer for Sen. Josh Hawley and the son of a GOP strategist. For nearly five minutes, El-Sayed questioned the man about his understanding of the Constitution and the religious freedom it affords all Americans. Simply brilliant.
AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 18 OCTOBER 2026 Key news of past 24 hours 1. Kenya — Ebola infections rise to seven Importance: 10/10. Four additional Bundibugyo Ebola cases were confirmed, including three health workers. All four were already quarantined; officials said there was no evidence of uncontrolled community transmission. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenya-confirms-four-new-ebola-cases-bringing-total-number-seven-2026-10-17/ 2. Tunisia — Large protest against President Kais Saied Thousands demonstrated in Tunis over economic conditions, public services and political freedoms. Supporters and critics differ sharply on the president's record. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/tunisians-stage-biggest-protest-years-against-president-saied-2026-10-17/ 3. Somalia — Rival forces take positions in Bay region Local reporting described territorial advances by forces loyal to former South West State leader Laftagareen, raising concerns about instability and civilian movement. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.hiiraan.net/news4/2026/Oct/206547/forces_loyal_to_laftagareen_seize_several_districts_and_strategic_areas_in_bay_region.aspx 4. DR Congo — Ebola vaccination for frontline workers Importance: 10/10. Healthcare workers in Beni began receiving Ervebo under an emergency programme. Its effectiveness against the outbreak's Bundibugyo strain remains unproven. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/frontline-workers-in-drc-receive-ervebo-vaccine-amid-growing-ebola-outbreak/ 5. Egypt — Sisi says he intends to leave office in 2030 President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said he intends to leave office when his current term ends and not seek a constitutional extension. No detailed transition arrangements were announced. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/egypts-president-sisi-will-step-down-when-term-expires-in-2030/ 6. Senegal — Macky Sall withdraws from UN leadership race Former president Macky Sall withdrew his candidacy for UN secretary-general amid Security Council consultations on a successor to António Guterres. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/senegals-macky-sall-withdraws-from-race-for-un-top-job/ 7. Ethiopia — Former Tigray fighters register for reintegration Importance: 9/10. Former combatants in Mekelle began registering for civilian reintegration under a fragile post-conflict process. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/ex-fighters-in-ethiopias-tigray-region-register-for-reintegration-programme/ 8. Morocco — First woman-led government appointed King Mohammed VI formally appointed a new cabinet led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, following parliamentary elections. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/moroccos-king-mohammed-vi-formally-appoints-first-woman-led-government/ 9. Somalia — President visits Turkish offshore drilling vessel Importance: 8/10. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited the Çağrı Bey drillship as exploration at the Curad-1 offshore well continued. No commercial discovery was announced. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.hiiraan.net/news4/2026/Oct/206548/somali_president_visits_turkish_drillship_as_offshore_oil_exploration_advances.aspx 10. African economies — Debt and declining development aid Importance: 9/10. IMF–World Bank discussions highlighted rising debt costs, lower official development assistance and pressure to find sustainable financing models. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.reuters.com/world/high-debt-growing-strains-put-focus-need-new-development-approaches-2026-10-17/ #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDaily #TopNewsOfAfrica #Tunisia #KaisSaied #TunisiaProtests #PoliticalProtests #Democracy #PoliticalFreedoms #Ethiopia #Tigray #Peacebuilding #Disarmament #Demobilization #Reintegration #Somalia #BayRegion #SomaliaSecurity #HornOfAfrica #Kenya #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #DRCongo #Egypt #Senegal #Morocco #AfricanEconomy #DevelopmentFinance #wrldorg
The author wrote that a man had delivered his warning in English, clearly, so European political correctness could not distort or soften it. They said events in France a decade later served as a disturbing reminder of how right the warning had been. #politics #France #freedomofspeech #EU #FR
"Do you think Israel has a right to exist?" @zackpolanski.bsky.social is spot on. No state has a right to exist. Did Rhodesia? Does the UK? And this was🎯"The status quo right now is a one state apartheid state where Palestinians do not have the same freedom as Israelis, & that's racist"
Superbet announced a contest in which participants had to predict the exact score of the Lech Poznań–Korona Kielce match and the goal scorer. As reported by the company, the prize was a freebet worth 50 PLN. Participation required following the SuperbetPL profile, liking and sharing the post, and providing the username from Superbet; the company also posted a link to the regulations. https://t.co/waaeG4Pxh3 #Konkurs #LechPoznań #KoronaKielce (translated)
Sander Sassen expressed sharp criticism of Amnesty Netherlands. He stated that the issue was not about textbooks and that the images spoke for themselves. He also accused the organization of being part of an offensive against the West for some time and referred to the slogan 'Free Palestine.' https://t.co/IljeFxn9Zc #FreePalestine #Amnesty #Politiek (translated)
Congress investigating Mark Zuckerberg for a 1A-protected action threatens free speech. But anyone interpreting this as a recommendation to do nothing is wrong. Break up Meta with antitrust. Charge Zuck and other executives with bribery for Trump’s ballroom and inauguration funds. More options too.
🇷🇺🇺🇦🇺🇸Chrystia Freeland: "The President of the United States sided with Vladimir Putin, one of the worst dictators in the world, over Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is defending his democracy. It's shameful."
The author argued that Donald Trump’s alignment with Vladimir Putin amounted to using the United States to support Russia in its war against Ukraine and Europe. They said Americans should reject that approach if they wanted the country to remain the land of the free. #USA #Ukraine #Trump #US #RU #UA #EU
Remember when Elon Musk claimed he was buying Twitter to protect freedom of speech?
We don’t actually have to let an unelected trillionaire genocidal maniac control our free speech, actually. www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/politic...
Former British prime minister Boris Johnson wrote that Vladimir Putin had a “hideous and genocidal” plan for Ukraine and said he was disgusted by what he called Donald Trump’s betrayal. Johnson added that the situation had left people feeling as though the captain of the free world had suddenly switched sides. https://t.co/fqnRumfGIY #BorisJohnson #Ukraine #Putin #GB #RU #UA #US
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🇺🇦 BREAKING: THREE MORE UKRAINIAN SETTLEMENTS LIBERATED! Ukrainian flags are flying again over Lypove, Zelena Dolyna, and Kolodiazi! Ukraine’s 3rd Army Corps reports the complete liberation of all three settlements during Operation Vivaldi. Three more places free from russian occupation🇺🇦
Korean Community Services keeps our seniors healthy and cared for in the city they love. We worked with Council Member Linda Lee and NYC Council to secure $12 million in funding for programs serving aging New Yorkers — and this week we had the chance to serve a few free meals ourselves.
The author said Serbia deserved a future of prosperity, freedom, security and cooperation with its European neighbours. They argued that the country should pursue European reforms, reconciliation and integration, including membership in the EU, NATO and OECD and adoption of the euro and Schengen participation. https://t.co/YhySqz4xtI #Srbija #Evropa #Integracija #RS #EU
