Last year's Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado has denounced the USA for leaving her out of all negotiations with Venezuela She gave her prize to Trump and begged him to make her dictator They should strip her Nobel Prize, she's a disgrace to Venezuela and herself
"The diesel deal will not be the last if we turn a blind eye to it. The next could be a gas deal, and then it could extend to the banking sector" - President Zelenskyy "We will stand firm. But the priority is negotiations and ending the war," the president said in Brussels. (translated)
The author questioned the purpose of negotiations without an advance commitment to an inflation-busting pay rise for workers, saying their real incomes had been eroded by 5% over the past few years.
US President Donald Trump defended his approach to Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying negotiations require making deals rather than trading insults. #Trump #Putin #DieselDeal
I think a certain few people in the US administration take us all for complete fools. They suggest unfreezing Russian assets, which is the biggest leverage available if negotiations ever truly come in good faith, no, not for peace, not even for a ceasefire, but to RESTART PEACE TALKS 🤦♀️
The author wrote that the people in question either did not understand negotiations and gave up their leverage before talks began, or that it was a case of incompetence, leaving the thought unfinished.
The author argued that withdrawal amounted to defeat and said those who had urged Israel to respond to October 7 through negotiations and a political process were ignoring that such an approach could only have increased support for further violence. #Israel #Negotiations #Violence #IL
Today, Ukraine and Moldova take another step towards our Union. Negotiation clusters are now opened on internal market as well as competitiveness and inclusive growth. Ukraine’s and Moldova’s future is in our Union. And we will support them all along the way.
The author wrote that Ukraine and Moldova had moved closer to EU membership after two more accession negotiation clusters were opened with each country. They described EU enlargement as a strategic investment in Europe’s security, stability and prosperity, said both countries belonged in the EU and called for the effort to continue. #EUEnlargement #Ukraine #Moldova #UA #MD
The author said Ukraine and Moldova had opened negotiation clusters on the internal market, competitiveness and inclusive growth, calling the move another step towards joining the Union. They said both countries’ future lay in the Union and pledged continued support. #Ukraine #Moldova #EuropeanUnion #UA #MD
The author welcomed the decision to open two EU accession negotiation clusters with Ukraine: Cluster 2, “Internal Market”, and Cluster 3, “Competitiveness and Inclusive Growth”. They said the move was an important step towards EU membership that would bring tangible benefits to people and businesses in Ukraine. #Ukraine #EUmembership #AccessionNegotiations #UA #EU
Peskov confirms that the diesel deal will not aid in the negotiations process or ending the war.
Limerick Minister calls for urgent negotiations to avert impending public-sector strikes, emphasizing that it is still possible to reach an agreement. #Cookies #OnlineSecurity #AccessBlocked
🇳🇴🇺🇦 Norway's Foreign Minister: It doesn't really make sense that people who are not paying much for supporting Ukraine are those who have the key role in negotiations. We need a strong European voice.
Norway's Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide at the Warsaw Security Forum: “It doesn't really make sense that people who are not paying much for supporting Ukraine are those who have the key role in negotiations. “We need a strong European voice.”
The author described the agreement by all EU member states to advance accession negotiations with Ukraine, Moldova, Montenegro and Albania as a step forward. They said the process would involve opening new clusters and closing completed chapters, and called for momentum to continue. #EU #Accession #Ukraine #UA #MD #ME #AL
AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 13 OCTOBER 2026 Main developments of past 24 hours 1. DR CONGO — Kabila announces coalition including M23 Former president Joseph Kabila announced a coalition in Goma incorporating M23 and other armed groups, opposing President Felix Tshisekedi. The development may complicate peace negotiations. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/congo-m23-rebels-kabila-tshisekedi-goma-f17c608d521bae51e1d0b811a33f1f61 2. MOROCCO — Four parties agree to form coalition Four Moroccan parties agreed to form a governing coalition holding 207 parliamentary seats, above the 198 needed for a majority. Cabinet formation is the next step. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/moroccan-centrist-party-agrees-form-coalition-government-with-three-other-2026-10-12/ 3. SOUTH SUDAN — Intercommunal fighting kills about 70 IMPORTANCE: 10/10 — CRITICAL. Fighting between Pakam and Nyang armed youths around Rumbek reportedly killed approximately 70 people and overwhelmed local medical facilities. The toll remains subject to verification. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/south-sudan-rumbek-clashes-deaths-hospital-violence-99941758a0c55a3fb5fa45bb90b0e03b 4. ETHIOPIA — Federal forces advance into Adwa Federal forces and allies entered Adwa after Tigrayan fighters withdrew. The confrontation and competing claims about Eritrea's involvement heighten regional security concerns. SOURCE: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/12/ethiopian-govt-forces-enter-key-tigray-town-near-eritrea-border/ 5. SOMALIA — Severe child malnutrition crisis IMPORTANCE: 10/10 — CRITICAL. Assessments indicate 1.92 million children suffering or expected to develop acute malnutrition through June 2027, including an estimated 433,000 severe cases. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/somalia-child-malnutrition-crisis-fdc1db95a72707b13295e2b420c74225 6. SENEGAL — HRW reports crackdown and HIV care concerns Human Rights Watch reported arrests, forced HIV testing allegations and barriers to healthcare affecting LGBT people following changes to criminal law. The findings are attributed to HRW. SOURCE: https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/10/12/senegal-brutal-crackdown-violates-lgbt-peoples-rights 7. GUINEA-BISSAU — Controversial hepatitis B vaccine study IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH. A US-funded study proposing delayed hepatitis B vaccination for some newborns reportedly received approval. Public-health experts have raised ethical and safety concerns. SOURCE: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/12/controversial-us-backed-hepatitis-b-vaccine-trial-to-move-forward-in-guinea-bissau/ 8. SOUTH AFRICA — Deputy police chief resigns IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH. Suspended deputy national police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya resigned amid disciplinary and criminal proceedings. He denies the allegations. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/south-africa-accused-police-chief-resigns-d2c1c9b1d393189107874805b114a324 9. NIGERIA — Dangote refinery extends IPO subscription IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH. Dangote refinery extended the subscription window for its public offering, citing investor access and interest across African markets. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/nigerias-dangote-oil-refinery-ipo-be-extended-by-10-days-executive-adviser-say-2026-10-12/ 10. AFRICAN UNION — Debt and financial reforms on agenda IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH. The AU plans to advocate sovereign-debt and international-finance reforms at the IMF–World Bank meetings, including cross-border payments and financial integration. SOURCE: https://allafrica.com/stories/202610120128.html Keywords: #AfricaNews #AfricaDailyNews #AfricaDailyReport #TopNewsOfAfrica #AfricaNews2026 #AfricaOctober2026 #AfricanPolitics #AfricanEconomy #AfricanSecurity #AfricanGeopolitics #DRCongo #DemocraticRepublicOfCongo #JosephKabila #FelixTshisekedi #M23 #AFCM23 #M23Rebels #CongoConflict #EasternCongo #Goma #CongoPeaceProcess #ArmedGroups #PoliticalCoalition #Morocco #MoroccoPolitics #MoroccoGovernment #MoroccoCoalition #MoroccanParliament #GovernmentFormation #ParliamentaryMajority #NorthAfrica #SouthSudan #SouthSudanConflict #SouthSudanViolence #IntercommunalViolence #Rumbek #Pakam #Nyang #CivilianCasualties #HumanitarianCrisis #Ethiopia #TigrayConflict #Adwa #EthiopiaEritrea #HornOfAfrica #RegionalSecurity #Somalia #SomaliaFoodCrisis #ChildMalnutrition #FoodInsecurity #HumanitarianAid #Senegal #HumanRightsWatch #LGBTRights #HIVHealthcare #GuineaBissau #HepatitisB #VaccineTrial #MedicalEthics #PublicHealth #SouthAfrica #ShadrackSibiya #PoliceAccountability #Nigeria #DangoteRefinery #DangoteIPO #AfricanCapitalMarkets #AfricanInvestment #AfricanUnion #AfricanDebt #SovereignDebt #IMF #WorldBank #FinancialReform #FinancialIntegration #AfricanDevelopment #AfricanDiplomacy #AfricaToday #AfricaTomorrow #Trump #WRLD #WRLDorg
Agirc-Arrco is engaged in high-risk negotiations regarding an increase in pensions for 14 million retirees, with proposals ranging from 1.2% to 1.9%. #Retraites #Pensions #Negotiation (translated)
The article reports that the Government is preparing for imminent public sector pay strikes, with no fresh negotiations taking place in the immediate future. #seguridad #ciberseguridad #acceso
In France, 141 high schools will remain closed on Friday due to the ongoing mobilization of students, despite ongoing talks with the government. #Colruyt #Carrefour #Distribution (translated)
