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Sidnelson wrote that Flávio Bolsonaro asked the president if he knew how many people in the audience had already been arrested. According to the author, Deltan Dalagnol and Sérgio Moro were present and had arrested the president. Sidnelson added that Flávio responded that only the president had been arrested. https://t.co/VmghbMmVxH #FlávioBolsonaro #SérgioMoro #Política (translated)

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

Juanca criticized that, as he wrote, a great controversy had arisen over a woman who could no longer live in downtown Madrid for 200 euros, while there was barely any talk about another woman of the same age who, he claimed, had been murdered by two men whom he referred to with a derogatory term. The author asked for someone to explain it to him. #España #Justicia #Sociedad (translated)

The author warned that the conflict in the Middle East could spread to the Balkans and argued that preventing this would be in Europe’s strong interest. They criticized Europe’s leadership in derogatory terms, claiming it was preoccupied with what they described as a collapsing war in Ukraine. #Balkans #MiddleEast #Europe #AL #EU #UA

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 17 OCTOBER 2026 Key developments of past 24 hours 1. Kenya — Third Ebola case confirmed IMPORTANCE: 10/10 — CRITICAL. Kenya confirmed a third Ebola infection, a 65-year-old close relative of the first two patients. She was already quarantined; authorities reported no evidence of wider community transmission. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenya-confirms-third-ebola-case-close-relative-other-two-cases-2026-10-16/ 2. DR Congo — Ebola response funding transparency IMPORTANCE: 10/10 — CRITICAL. Africa CDC said over $700 million of Ebola-response donor funding could not yet be traced through the joint verification exercise. This does not establish that money was stolen. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/africa-cdc-says-over-700-million-ebola-response-funds-unaccounted-congo-2026-10-16/ 3. Sahel — Rival jihadist groups clash IMPORTANCE: 10/10 — CRITICAL. Fighting between JNIM and Islamic State affiliates intensified near the Burkina Faso–Mali–Niger border. Reported casualty claims are unverified. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/16/rival-jnim-and-islamic-state-jihadists-clash-in-intensifying-sahel-turf-war/ 4. Ethiopia — Interim administration appointed in Tigray Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed announced a six-month interim Tigray administration after federal advances. The conditions and timetable for regional elections remain uncertain. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopias-abiy-names-new-tigray-government-wants-polls-six-months-2026-10-16/ 5. Sudan — Army chief writes to US president Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said he contacted President Trump about peace efforts. Diplomatic contact does not amount to an agreed ceasefire. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/16/sudan-burhan-writes-to-trump-over-truce-peace-initiative/ 6. Morocco — New coalition cabinet named Morocco announced a 32-member cabinet following September's parliamentary election, including a new economy and finance minister. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/moroccos-new-government-has-new-finance-minister-keeps-foreign-interior-2026-10-16/ 7. DR Congo — Thirteen political parties face restrictions Congolese authorities banned activities of 13 parties including former president Joseph Kabila's PPRD, citing security concerns. Opposition representatives criticised the move. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/16/dr-congo-bans-activities-of-13-political-parties-linked-to-joseph-kabila-as-opposition-cri/ 8. Africa economy — IMF outlook and aid decline IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH. The IMF projected African growth of 4.5% in 2026 and 5% in 2027 while warning that falling development aid could magnify shocks. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/16/imf-says-african-economies-performing-well-despite-shocks-from-us-iran-war/ 9. Angola — Fuel subsidies may exceed $4 billion IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH. Angola expects its fuel subsidy bill to reach approximately $4.16 billion in 2026, putting pressure on public finances. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/angolas-fuel-subsidies-spending-projected-hit-4-billion-2026-official-says-2026-10-16/ 10. South Africa — Suspected illegal rehabilitation facility IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH. Police found over 200 people at a suspected unlicensed rehabilitation facility and arrested two operators; the investigation continues. FULL DIRECT ARTICLE URL: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/16/south-african-pastor-wife-arrested-after-200-found-in-suspected-illegal-rehab-centre/ #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDaily #TopNewsOfAfrica #Sahel #SahelConflict #JNIM #IslamicState #Terrorism #RegionalSecurity #BurkinaFaso #Mali #Niger #Kenya #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #DRCongo #AfricaCDC #HealthSecurity #Sudan #SudanConflict #PeaceNegotiations #Ethiopia #Tigray #Morocco #AfricanEconomy #IMF #Angola #wrldorg

Only Who is LULA 2026 stated that Natuza Nery, on GloboNews, disputed Flávio Bolsonaro's version about the change of the Federal Police superintendent in Rio. According to the author, Flávio said that the change occurred due to low productivity, while Jair Bolsonaro had stated, in a ministerial meeting in 2020, that he was trying to interfere in the Federal Police and wanted to replace the superintendent because the police were investigating the family in the "rachadinhas" case. The author said that Jair made this statement in front of Sérgio Moro and accused Flávio of lying to protect the family from the investigation. #Bolsonaro #GloboNews #PolíticaBrasil (translated)

Ukrainian psychiatrist Svitlana Morozova describes how the approach to mental health in Ukraine has changed since the beginning of the war and points out the increasing number of patients suffering from mental health issues due to war trauma. #MentálníZdraví #Válka #Ukrajina (translated)

Sérgio Santos wrote that he stopped supporting Bolsonaro after realizing he was afraid of themes like "gender ideology," baby bottles, and unisex bathrooms. He stated that he lived in Jardim América and that the Lula government was carrying out a PAC project and compensating the population. https://t.co/1VNKJTvzxo #Lula #PAC #Política (translated)

Matias Mowszet published an image about the session dedicated to the DNU, disability, and delinquency. He pointed out that the deputies marked in green had sat down to provide quorum, while those identified in red had not done so. https://t.co/xsgj0NUchp #Discapacidad #DNU #Política (translated)

Manu Jove pointed out that in La Libertad Avanza they anticipated that there would be no quorum for the session on the DNU, disability, and delinquency. He attributed this possibility to the collaboration of Sáenz, Jaldo, Pullaro, and Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, whose deputies, as he wrote, would not enter the chamber. In contrast, he stated that the legislators from Llaryora, Passalacqua, and Jalil would indeed enter. #Política #Argentina #DNU (translated)

The author described as beautiful Morocco’s opening this week of a state-funded museum of Jewish culture in Fez, saying it presented 2,500 years of Jewish life in Arabic, Amazigh, Hebrew and French. They added that since joining the Abraham Accords, Morocco had chosen engagement over boycotts. #Morocco #JewishCulture #AbrahamAccords #MA

Marina Silva stated that the end of the 6x1 work schedule represented a victory for workers and a historical reparation. She said that the 1988 Constitution had reduced the weekly working hours from 48 to 44 and that the PEC 221/2019 was moving towards a gradual reduction to 40 hours, with two days off and without a salary cut. She also thanked the senators who voted in favor. Silva said that the proposal had been approved in both rounds, with 75 votes in favor and one against, from Hamilton Mourão (Republicanos-RS). According to her, Ciro Nogueira (PP-PI), Marcio Bittar (PL-AC), and Rogério Marinho (PL-RN) did not have votes recorded in the first round; Ciro voted in favor in the second. Dr. Hiran (PP-RR) voted in favor in the first round but did not have a vote recorded in the second. Marcio Bittar, Rogério Marinho, and Sergio Moro did not have votes recorded in either round. Davi Alcolumbre (União Brasil-AP) did not vote because he presided over the session. She warned that there were maneuvers to alter the proposal and advocated that the achievement not be undermined. Silva also stated that Lula was a historical defender of workers and that his reelection would be essential to maintain the advances. #Trabalhadores #DireitosTrabalhistas #ConquistaSocial (translated)

Sérgio Santos wrote that, while the Senate was approving the end of the 6x1 shift, Flávio Bolsonaro was doing a dance that he described as embarrassing in Porto Alegre, alongside Sérgio Moro, Tarcísio de Freitas, Carol Otoni, and others. The publication also included the phrase: “Good thing there isn't a petista here.” https://t.co/wUQGxMDsLJ #Política #Brasil #Senado (translated)