I do not know why the number of sexual offences reported to the gardaí is down 19% and is now down to a four year low. Likely multifactorial. Unlike murder/manslaughter, many cases never get reported for fear the victim won't be believed or might not get reported for years due #SexualOffences #CrimeRates #JusticeSystem #Thetweetdoesnotmentionanyspecificcountries.Therefore #therearenocountrycodestoreturn.
High. But racism and vulnerability certainly make society weaker and more divided, so we must put an end to racism. (translated)
🚨💣 BREAKING : ▪️#ManCity will attempt to demonstrate its innocence by asserting that certain sponsorship contracts were partly financed by the Abu Dhabi government, rather than by the Abu Dhabi United Group, the private company owned by Sheikh Mansour. According to this argument, these agreements would therefore not constitute a violation of the rules. ▪️ The "irrefutable evidence" put forth by #ManCity throughout the case with the Premier League consists of bank statements from the government and testimonies presented at the hearing. They show that money was transferred from government accounts to sponsors, who then used these funds to pay @ManCity. ▪️The independent commission determined that Sheikh Mansour was unaware of what it describes as a series of "fictitious" agreements. On appeal, #ManCity is expected to argue that it is implausible for Mansour to have been unaware that nearly £830 million of his own money was being used in this manner. The club is also likely to contest the use of the term "fictitious," arguing that it is not merely a word indicating something suspicious, but a legal term that has been improperly applied in this case. ▪️#ManCity's lawyers are also expected to challenge the time taken by the independent commission to render its verdict. They will argue that, in this type of case, decisions should normally be made within three months after the hearing ends, so that judges maintain an accurate memory of the examined elements. According to City, this delay would render the decision “legally unsafe.” The club will also emphasize that it presented 24 witnesses at the hearing, while the Premier League provided no witnesses confirming the existence of the alleged conspiracy. [via @MikeKeegan_DM] (translated)
A new exception rule for teenage deportations in Sweden comes into effect today, but Civil Rights Defenders warns that this measure only postpones the problems rather than solving them. (translated)
Passenger Yaniv Hayun recounted how he intervened to subdue an aggressive co-pilot and take over the controls of the flydubai airplane, drawing inspiration from the show "Air Disasters," following a violent incident that occurred in the cockpit. (translated)
Well, it's no wonder that the "anchor child" gets stressed. I had to get to the beachfront mansion in Manse, and they put me in a barrack in Isokyrö instead. Deep gratitude towards Finland manifests in strange ways. We need more of these upcoming fixers for the sustainability deficit, for example, 40,000 per year; otherwise, Finland won't cope. (translated)
Heroes and courage. News of the day, right? - The captain Smit Machchhar, who confronted the attacker and opened the cockpit. - Asaf Redjuan, who rushed at the attacker. - Tzvika Mans, an Israeli family man, who restrained the attacker by tying him up with... (translated)
The same group that cries "misogyny" when you say that Magdalena Andersson is grumpy or comment on a woman's festive outfit at the Nobel party is remarkably okay with laughing at a man's appearance in a group. PS look at the picture. They look like that. They choose to comment on appearance. Shaken. DS (translated)
In an extremely interesting post, @paul_amar2 recalls article L. 212-1 of the internal security code. This text allows for the dissolution, by decree in the Council of Ministers, of an association or grouping whose actions jeopardize the republican form of government, provoke violence, or incite hatred. Case law has confirmed that a political party is not exempt from this. For the journalist, La France insoumise fits well within this framework. Personally, I wonder, why such leniency from the executive? Can LFI be of service? Chaos would benefit the Insoumis less than those who fear the verdict of the ballots. (translated)
🔴🇫🇷 𝗙𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗛 𝗜𝗡𝗙𝗢 — Scenes of riots are breaking out everywhere in France: here, in Le Mans, high school students are destroying scaffolding before jumping on vehicles. (translated)
King Mohammed VI of Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's first Prime Minister, marking a historic step for Moroccan politics as it faces significant economic challenges and dissatisfaction among young people. (translated)
👀 "Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen TOGETHER in the 24h of Le Mans? 🔥 "I have spoken to Max Verstappen to see if he is encouraged to do the 24h of Le Mans with me" 🏎️ "I will ALWAYS drive. The Dakar really calls my attention" 👉 "In addition, I will combine it with some position at Aston Martin F1" (translated)
Fatima Ezzahra El-Mansouri becomes the first head of the Moroccan government, but her appointment is seen as a symbol rather than a true revolution, given her belonging to the elite challenged by the GenZ 212 social movement. (translated)
The national veto will be abolished⚠️ Ursula von der Leyen will next week present sharp demands to abolish unanimity and switch to majority decisions in the following areas: 🔺Security and defense 🔺Sanctions and human rights 🔺Enlargement Must be stopped! (translated)
In an opinion piece, Johan Fredrikzon points out that the danger of AI does not lie in its shortcomings, but in the fact that it is sufficiently competent to cause harm without having human intentions or values. (translated)
Fatima-Zahra Mansouri has been appointed the first female prime minister of Morocco, marking a historic moment for the country after her party's victory in the legislative elections. (translated)
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has been appointed head of the Moroccan government by King Mohammed VI, thus becoming the first woman to hold this position in the country. (translated)
For the first time in Morocco, a woman will lead the government, Fatima Ezahra El Mansuri, who has been appointed as prime minister following her party's victory in the parliamentary elections, thus becoming the second woman in the Arab world to lead a country. (translated)
Africa Daily Report — 30 September 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. Morocco — Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri appointed first woman prime minister. King Mohammed VI appointed El Mansouri following the September 23 parliamentary election. Her Authenticity and Modernity Party won the largest number of seats, and she now has to form a coalition. The appointment is historic, while the next government will also inherit major economic reforms and preparations for the 2030 World Cup. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/moroccos-king-appoints-first-woman-pm-following-sept-23-election-2026-09-29/ 2. Ethiopia — Fighting intensifies around Tigray amid wider regional accusations. Fighting between federal and Tigrayan forces has escalated, with territorial shifts and concern that the conflict could again spread across northern Ethiopia. Ethiopian officials have accused regional rivals of supporting armed groups, while communications disruptions and displacement are complicating independent assessment and humanitarian access. The renewed conflict threatens the fragile post-2022 settlement. Direct source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/29/fighting-in-ethiopia-intensifies-whats-the-latest 3. Somalia/Puntland — Five tanker crew members killed in piracy incident. Puntland authorities said Somali pirates killed five crew members of the petroleum-products tanker MT Honour 25 before security forces rescued the hijacked vessel. The incident is a serious reminder that piracy remains an operational security threat off the Horn of Africa despite years of international maritime-security efforts. Importance: HIGH — maritime security and Red Sea/Indian Ocean trade routes. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/somali-pirates-killed-5-crew-members-hijacked-tanker-before-rescue-mission-2026-09-29/ 4. Kenya/Nigeria — Dangote advances $16 billion Lamu refinery. Dangote is moving ahead with the planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery at Lamu. The project is intended to reduce East Africa's dependence on imported refined fuels and could generate more than 50,000 jobs, but it faces infrastructure, environmental and land-rights challenges. A Kenyan court dispute could restrict some site activity pending an October 14 hearing. Importance: VERY HIGH — potentially transformative for East African energy supply, fuel imports, logistics and industrial development. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/dangote-begin-construction-16-billion-east-africa-refinery-kenya-2026-09-30/ 5. South Africa — Foreign direct investment more than doubles in Q2. South Africa's central bank reported FDI inflows of 49.8 billion rand in the second quarter, up from 20.3 billion rand in Q1. The increase is an encouraging investment signal, although it needs to be considered alongside the country's broader growth, fiscal and structural indicators. Importance: HIGH — investment flows are a key indicator for Africa's most industrialised economy. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africas-foreign-direct-investment-inflows-pick-up-q2-2026-09-29/ 6. Ghana — Environmental regulator intensifies mining-sector enforcement. Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority issued a pre-closure notice to Chinese-owned Cardinal Namdini Mining over an alleged unreported incident and is reviewing an inspection of Gold Fields' Tarkwa operation. The regulator says it is moving from periodic inspections toward continuous monitoring and enforcement as Ghana seeks stronger environmental compliance, state revenue and local participation in its gold industry. Importance: HIGH — regulatory tightening can materially affect major international mining investors and Ghana's gold industry. Direct source: https://kfgo.com/2026/09/29/exclusive-ghanas-environmental-authority-targets-chinese-owned-cardinal-and-others-in-mining-crackdown/ 7. DR Congo — Annual audits of major miners planned from 2027. The DRC plans annual audits of major mining companies' subcontracting practices and compliance with local-content requirements beginning in 2027. The world's largest cobalt producer and Africa's leading copper producer is tightening oversight to direct more procurement and contracts toward Congolese-owned businesses. Importance: HIGH — potentially significant for global copper/cobalt supply chains and mining contractors operating in DRC. Direct source: https://ca.marketscreener.com/news/congo-to-audit-major-miners-annually-from-2027-as-part-of-local-content-drive-regulator-says-ce785adddc81f221 8. Tunisia/Mediterranean — Migrant shipwreck leaves at least two dead. Sea-Watch said it rescued 28 people after a shipwreck off Tunisia and recovered two bodies, including a child. Survivors reported at least six people missing, including three children. More than 1,970 people have died or gone missing attempting Mediterranean crossings in 2026, according to Sea-Watch, even as arrivals in Italy have fallen sharply from 2025. Importance: HIGH — migration, humanitarian protection and EU–North Africa policy remain closely linked. Direct source: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/migrant-shipwreck-off-tunisia-leaves-at-least-two-dead-six-reported-missing 9. Guinea-Bissau — Ousted president plans return ahead of December election. Former president Umaro Sissoco Embalo, removed in the November 2025 coup, plans to return on October 4 and seek the presidency in elections scheduled for December 6, according to a source cited by Reuters. A recently approved constitutional residency requirement could become relevant to his eligibility. The military-led authorities have reportedly said he is welcome to return. Direct source: https://kfgo.com/2026/09/29/ousted-guinea-bissau-leader-to-run-in-december-election-source-says/ 10. Sudan — Currency collapse brings fuel queues back to Khartoum. Long fuel queues have returned in Khartoum and several other areas as the Sudanese pound reportedly weakened beyond 8,000 to the US dollar on the parallel market. The currency deterioration is adding to transport and commodity pressures in an economy already devastated by war and disrupted production and trade. Importance: VERY HIGH — the currency/fuel shock compounds Sudan's humanitarian and economic crisis. Direct source: https://sudantribune.com/article/319408 #TopNewsOfAfrica #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDaily #Morocco #FatimaEzzahraElMansouri #WomenInLeadership #FirstWomanPrimeMinister #MoroccanPolitics #NorthAfrica #Kenya #Nigeria #Dangote #LamuRefinery #EastAfrica #EnergySecurity #RefineryProject #IndustrialDevelopment #Infrastructure #Investment #Somalia #Puntland #Piracy #MaritimeSecurity #HornOfAfrica #ShippingSecurity #IndianOcean #RedSea #AfricanEconomy #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #wrldorg
Gui Minhai has today been imprisoned for 4000 days. He writes about how Sweden should use its improved diplomatic relations with China and the EU's more offensive foreign policy to get him freed. (translated)
