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The International Committee of the Red Cross faces major challenges due to a drastic decline in donors, with nearly 1 billion euros lost between 2023 and 2026, leading to a decrease in emergency aid and the loss of seven thousand jobs while the number of global conflicts continues to rise. #ICRC #conflicten #noodhulp (translated)

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 9 OCTOBER 2026 Main developments of past 24 hours 1. ETHIOPIA–ERITREA — Reports of Eritrean troops entering Tigray and drone strikes A commander aligned with Ethiopia's government reported Eritrean troops in Adigrat and Idaga Hamus. ACLED reported drone strikes targeting Eritrean forces. The reports raise concerns about a direct Ethiopia–Eritrea confrontation; troop movements were not independently verified. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/ethiopia-eritrea-tigray-mekelle-shire-tplf-drones-6d89a0f53f527fb45d21637c5d9a0179 2. SOUTH AFRICA — Anti-migrant protests turn violent in Durban and Soweto IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH Anti-migrant protests led to looting and vehicles being burned. The government attributed unrest partly to false claims about a Constitutional Court asylum ruling. Police deployed additional personnel. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-african-anti-migrant-protests-turn-violent-with-cars-torched-gunshots-2026-10-08/ 3. GUINEA-BISSAU — December elections postponed The prime minister announced that presidential and legislative elections planned for December 6 could not proceed, citing missed candidate-selection and submission deadlines. No new election date was announced. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/guinea-bissau-delay-elections-following-last-years-coup-2026-10-08/ 4. KENYA — Suspected second Ebola case tests negative IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH Preliminary tests on a suspected Ebola patient in Wajir County were negative. Kenya continues heightened surveillance and contact tracing after its first confirmed imported case. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenya-says-tests-suspected-ebola-case-come-back-negative-2026-10-08/ 5. NIGERIA — Petrol price cap proposed IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH Nigeria's finance minister proposed capping petrol at about 1,350 naira per litre and considering measures to buffer fuel-price volatility, including possible windfall taxation. The measures are proposals, not implemented policy. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/nigeria-proposes-petrol-price-cap-curb-fuel-cost-volatility-2026-10-08/ 6. NIGERIA — World Bank sees 4.4% average growth through 2028 IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH The World Bank forecasts Nigeria's economic growth averaging 4.4% through 2028 if reforms continue, with inflation potentially declining toward 12% by 2028. Improvements in public services and job creation remain essential. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/world-bank-sees-nigeria-growth-averaging-44-through-2028-2026-10-08/ 7. AFRICA / UNITED STATES — Human Rights Watch examines third-country deportations Human Rights Watch documented allegations of arbitrary detention, mistreatment and other rights risks involving US deportations of people to African countries other than their countries of origin. These are findings and allegations of the rights organization. SOURCE: https://www.hrw.org/report/2026/10/08/to-scare-people/us-expulsions-of-third-country-nationals-to-countries-in-africa 8. SOMALIA — Conflict and aid reductions deepen famine risk IMPORTANCE: 10/10 — CRITICAL Drought, insecurity and reductions in international assistance are worsening food insecurity. Al-Shabaab restrictions impede access to vulnerable communities. Baidoa hosts large numbers of displaced people. SOURCE: https://www.lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2026/10/08/war-cuts-off-entire-somalians-threatened-by-famine-from-humanitarian-aid_6758371_4.html 9. SOUTH SUDAN — Hospitals overwhelmed by renewed fighting IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH Medical facilities are struggling with gunshot, blast and trauma casualties. An ICRC-supported hospital in Juba has reported severe pressure on surgical capacity and medical supplies. SOURCE: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/08/inside-south-sudan-overwhelmed-trauma-wards 10. PAN-AFRICAN FINANCE — Dangote refinery IPO highlights investment barriers IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH Nigeria's Dangote refinery $1.6 billion offering exposed regulatory obstacles to cross-border share purchases, despite ambitions for broad African participation. Investors outside Nigeria face fragmented securities rules and limited eligible intermediaries. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/africas-biggest-ipo-exposes-continents-cross-border-investing-barriers-2026-10-09/ #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDailyReport #TopNewsOfAfrica #AfricaToday #SouthAfrica #Durban #Soweto #AntiMigrantProtests #Xenophobia #MigrationCrisis #CivilUnrest #HumanRights #Disinformation #Nigeria #NigerianEconomy #WorldBank #EconomicGrowth #GDPGrowth #EconomicReforms #Inflation #AfricanEconomy #Ethiopia #Eritrea #Tigray #Mekelle #HornOfAfrica #DroneStrikes #RegionalSecurity #ArmedConflict #GuineaBissau #Elections #PoliticalInstability #Kenya #Ebola #PublicHealth #NigeriaFuelPrices #EnergySecurity #Somalia #FoodInsecurity #FamineRisk #HumanitarianCrisis #SouthSudan #HealthcareCrisis #USDeportations #DangoteRefinery #AfricanFinance #CrossBorderInvestment #AfricanDevelopment #AfricanPolitics #Geopolitics #AfricaSecurity #AfricanUnion #WRLDorg

U članku se ističe upozorenje UN-a i ICRC-a o opasnosti od korištenja autonomnih oružja koja mogu samostalno birati mete bez ljudske intervencije, naglašavajući potrebu za hitnim međunarodnim regulacijama kako bi se spriječilo prekoračenje moralnih granica u ratovanju. #autonomnooružje #umjetnainteligencija #UNICRC

Together with the @ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric, and with even greater urgency, I renew my call on States to establish specific prohibitions & restrictions on autonomous weapon systems. We are now dangerously close to crossing a moral red line: the autonomous targeting of #AutonomousWeapons #HumanRights #MoralResponsibility #Thetweetdoesnotmentionanyspecificcountries.Therefore #therearenocountrycodestoreturn.

I am in shock - watching Israeli mobs and army destroying Palestinian life. States recognising Palestine, Norway as the guardian of the Oslo Accords, Heads of UN agencies, World Bank, ICRC, NGOs sur place, Palestinian Authority: what are you doing to stop the violent pogroms?? #Palestine #StopTheViolence #HumanRights #IL #PS #NO #UN #NGOs

Israeli soldiers are reportedly torturing Dr Abu Safya --a pediatrician, for God's sake! Without strong pressure on Israel, these may could be his last hours. @ICRCPresident @DrTedros #FreeAbuSafya #HumanRights #IsraelViolence #IL

At the @UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance. I will also meet with UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres, with the leaders of the @ITU to discuss geopolitical issues and AI, as well as with the President of the @ICRC. https://t.co/XHdevdOWWu #AIGovernance #UNGDP #Geopolitics #UN #ITU #ICRCarenotspecificcountriesbutratherorganizations.Thetweetdoesnotmentionanyspecificcountries.Therefore #therearenocountrycodestoreturn.

At the @UnitedNations Global Dialogue on AI Governance. I will also meet with UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres, with the leaders of the @ITU to discuss geopolitical issues and AI, as well as with the President of the @ICRC. https://t.co/lMGCRTFHSn #AIGovernance #UN #Geopolitics #US #CH #IT #FR #GE

The EU enabled logistically & financially the transport of an @ICRC field hospital into Gaza. It will expand surgical capacity, upgrade emergency, maternity & paediatric care, reduce overcrowding & improve post-surgical treatment. Our 🇪🇺 solidarity remains. #EUsolidarity #GazaAid #HealthcareSupport #EU #PS

📍 Iran | Lives lost, homes destroyed, and daily routines shattered. At a time when families should be preparing for Nowruz, many are instead mourning loved ones. Vincent Cassard, ICRC head of delegation in Tehran, shares. Read more 👉🏽 https://t.co/KUm59Ry398 https://t.co/gLhY4IjVUz -