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"According to my scenario, the first series of strikes would be conventional. However, if Europe does not capitulate, unfortunately, we will have to use nuclear weapons. Some European countries would cease to exist." Influential Russian foreign policy strategist Sergey Karaganov told S. Rosenberg that "if they continue this war – the European war with American assistance against Russia on Ukrainian territory – sooner or later we will feel the need to escalate." (translated)

In this pink October month, LeBlueWall changes its colors to remind everyone of the importance of cancer prevention. A simple gesture that can make all the difference.🩷 More info👉https://t.co/4XZEKYmVsP https://t.co/U8RZVb2Q1U (translated)

🎀 PINK OCTOBER 2026 | "ACT FOR LIFE" On the occasion of Pink October, a month dedicated to raising awareness and fighting breast cancer, a special thought was expressed at the opening of our work for women affected by this disease, those who continue their fight, and the families who support them. The fight against breast cancer is a major public health issue. It requires collective and sustainable mobilization around prevention, awareness, and early detection. This year's campaign, themed "Act for Life," invites us to strengthen our commitment and support those who work daily in this struggle, particularly the Senegalese League Against Cancer. Our institution reaffirms its commitment to contribute to awareness-raising efforts, promote early detection, and support initiatives in favor of the fight against breast cancer. On this occasion, we pay tribute to all those who have passed away and express our solidarity to all the women fighting against the disease, as well as to their families. Act, raise awareness, detect: together for life. 🎀 (translated)

Africa Daily Report — 1 October 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours 1. Kenya / East Africa — $16 billion Dangote refinery breaks ground in Lamu. Five African heads of state joined the groundbreaking of Dangote Group's planned $16 billion refinery in Lamu. The plant is designed to process 700,000 barrels per day and is expected to take about 40 months to complete. It is intended to reduce East Africa's dependence on imported refined petroleum, but the project still faces land-rights litigation and environmental concerns. Importance: VERY HIGH — the project could materially reshape East African fuel supply, trade flows, infrastructure investment and regional industrialisation. Direct source: https://apnews.com/article/a0ae7108ae4f4144222aea101baed3a5 2. South Africa — Ramaphosa announces response to gender-based violence. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced additional measures after the discovery of multiple murdered women in Ekurhuleni. Measures include a 60-day local-government safety audit and reviews of unresolved murder, rape and other gender-based-violence cases. Police have not established that the recent killings were committed by a single perpetrator. Importance: VERY HIGH — gender-based violence remains a major public-safety and criminal-justice challenge in South Africa. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/violence-against-women-south-africa-is-national-shame-president-says-2026-09-30/ 3. DR Congo — Mistrust complicates Ebola response after politician killed. Congolese politician Marie-Célestin Karondwa was killed after publicly supporting the government's Ebola response, according to AP. The killing illustrates the severe community mistrust confronting health authorities as the Bundibugyo-virus outbreak continues. Congo has recorded more than 8,000 confirmed infections and nearly 4,000 deaths in the current outbreak. Importance: CRITICAL — the combination of rapid transmission, very high mortality, insecurity and resistance to health measures poses a major regional public-health risk. Direct source: https://apnews.com/article/1ff629474298a62db44438c6eb178270 4. Zambia — Government opens talks with IMF on a new programme. Zambia began discussions with a visiting IMF mission on a successor lending programme. The country's previous $1.7 billion IMF arrangement expired in January, and Lusaka wants a new agreement before year-end. The IMF mission is scheduled to remain through October 10. Importance: HIGH — a new IMF programme could affect Zambia's fiscal policy, investment environment and economic strategy after its sovereign-debt restructuring. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/zambia-starts-talks-with-visiting-imf-mission-new-loan-programme-2026-09-30/ 5. South Africa / United States — Pretoria summons US ambassador. South Africa's foreign ministry summoned US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III over what it described as “undiplomatic conduct.” It was the third such summons in nine months, reflecting continuing strain in bilateral relations. Both governments have nevertheless indicated that dialogue is continuing. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-summons-us-ambassador-again-over-undiplomatic-conduct-official-says-2026-09-30/ 6. South Africa — Anti-immigration protests held in Durban. Hundreds of demonstrators marched in Durban calling for more deportations of undocumented migrants and tighter border controls. The demonstration comes amid heightened tensions over migration and previous violence against foreign nationals. Authorities did not recognise an ultimatum previously issued by organisers demanding that undocumented migrants leave the country. Direct source: https://apnews.com/article/c086e617b555643510541f9c9906ca4b 7. Africa — WHO data show sharp increase in cholera deaths. New WHO surveillance data show that reported cholera deaths globally rose by about 30% in 2025 despite fewer reported cases. The African Region experienced a particularly sharp deterioration: reported cases increased by 34% and deaths by 58%. Angola, DR Congo, Nigeria, South Sudan and Sudan were among seven countries accounting for roughly 90% of reported global cases and deaths. Importance: VERY HIGH — the figures highlight persistent weaknesses in water, sanitation, surveillance and access to timely treatment across several African states. Direct source: https://allafrica.com/stories/202609300113.html 8. Zambia — New cholera outbreak reaches 304 cases and 11 deaths. Zambian health authorities reported 304 cholera cases across seven districts in five provinces as of September 29, with 11 deaths. Lusaka was among the affected areas. The government said eight deaths occurred in communities, pointing to delays in patients reaching treatment. Importance: HIGH — Zambia only recently ended its previous outbreak, making renewed transmission a significant public-health concern. Direct source: https://www.mwebantu.com/11-die-as-cholera-hits-seven-districts-in-five-provinces-says-ministry-of-health/ 9. Burkina Faso — Country opens its first gold refinery. Burkina Faso inaugurated its first domestic gold refinery, RAFFINOR-BF, in Ouagadougou. The facility cost more than 11 billion CFA francs and has an initial annual refining capacity of about 164 tonnes, with plans for substantial expansion. The project is intended to retain more value from the country's gold production through domestic refining, certification and processing. Importance: HIGH — the refinery is part of a wider African trend toward local mineral beneficiation and greater domestic control of commodity value chains. Direct source: https://apnews.com/article/f39f714232e1784bb5051cdf44f0b992 10. Zimbabwe — Helicopter crash reported with six people aboard. A helicopter carrying four passengers and two crew members crashed in Zimbabwe's Marondera district southeast of Harare. Government and police officials said initial information indicated there were no survivors. Authorities had not immediately released all identities or a cause for the crash. Importance: MODERATE — a significant domestic aviation accident, with investigation and identification of those aboard still pending. Direct source: https://abcnews.com/International/wireStory/helicopter-6-aboard-crashes-zimbabwe-survivors-officials-136898678 #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #DRCongo #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #CommunityTrust #DiseaseResponse #Zambia #IMF #InternationalMonetaryFund #EconomicReform #DebtRestructuring #FiscalPolicy #AfricanEconomy #SouthAfrica #CyrilRamaphosa #GenderBasedViolence #Femicide #PublicSafety #CriminalJustice #Ekurhuleni #ViolenceAgainstWomen #AfricanSecurity #RegionalStability #Geopolitics #AfricaToday #wrldorg

In France, more than 60,000 women are affected each year by breast cancer. In this pink October month that begins, I extend all my support to all those who are fighting against this disease that claims more than 12,000 women every year. Let's continue at https://t.co/sNYYYx3Ycs (translated)

🚨 ALERT: HERE ARE THE 5 BIG NEW FEATURES REVEALED TODAY FOR GTA 6! ▫️The video game is officially banned for those under 18 (PEGI 18). ▫️More than 170 animal species will be present: alligators, manatees, pink flamingos, pelicans, sharks, whales, rays, turtles, jellyfish, iguanas, and macaques and birds. ▫️Leonida will be the largest map ever created by Rockstar, with an area twice that of GTA 5. ▫️The map will also be much denser and detailed with more accessible and explorable buildings. ▫️Many activities will be available: skydiving, billiards, gyms, kayaking, mini-golf, scuba diving, races, zoos, hovercrafts, jet skis, and much more... (translated)

Today's (so far) most important article is written by Sven Otto Littorin. He argues that Sweden has been a highly trusting society and that the electoral system is built for that. I, who can be a bit less diplomatic at times in public discourse, would say that our society and our democracy are in decline. Luckily, the decline is happening from a relatively high altitude. From the article: "The election administration has reported over 4,000 incidents to the Electoral Authority this year, compared to 489 in 2022. Part of the increase is due to the fact that reporting is now mandatory, but behind the numbers, there is a pattern that cannot be dismissed: Up until 4 PM on election day, over 300 incidents in the category of unlawful influence had been reported, of which around 90 involved group voting. The police have received 58 reports of improper conduct during voting. The National Anti-Corruption Unit is investigating suspected electoral fraud in Dalarna with pre-marked ballots, driven voters, and possible payments. In Stockholm, at least four vote collectors with ties to gang crime have received ballots, and no law prevents this. In four municipalities, nearly 600 votes have been lost or rejected. The Election Review Board has received nearly 12,000 appeals. The previous record from 2018 was 723." Regardless of everything else one might say about this, I agree with the author of the article on the need for "a parliamentary electoral integrity commission to be appointed immediately, with the task of presenting legislative proposals in time for the 2030 election." You can read about a number of proposals in the article. I don't know myself if I would support all of them, but it is a starting point. Personally, I can also add that it is a major problem that the left is currently trying to meet all discussions about shortcomings in the election with a dismissive attitude and attempts to discredit those who raise criticism or constructive proposals. The way in which debaters and the media have treated Peter Wennblad after his very concerning article about irregularities in Järva is in itself a sign of weaknesses in democracy. It tends to become a form of circular reasoning. If someone writes and talks about what sources report from Järva, Borlänge, or Rosengård, the criticism and reporting are labeled as a threat to democracy because questioning whether the election was conducted well is itself seen as a threat to democracy, which has the decidedly undemocratic consequence that the election and democracy cannot be discussed without democracy being threatened. Somehow, we must get over this. And move forward. Because I believe it is correct that our electoral system is not made for the society that Sweden has become. (translated)

"Talking to me in Creole is a lack of respect for me." This phrase from Prefect Thierry Devimeux, spoken during a conversation with fishermen in Sainte-Rose, has sparked intense controversy in Guadeloupe. In response to the reactions, the prefect acknowledged a "clumsy remark" and apologized. (translated)

Mamma mia, cosa ho appena sentito. Questa forse è una tra le figure di merda più grandi rimediate a livello giornalistico. Steve Rosenberg è corrispondente e caporedattore della BBC in #Russia. Pensava di essere simpatico e così, in uno scambio di battute, ha chiesto a #Lavrov testualmente: "Lei riconosce che la Russia sta conducendo una guerra ibrida e occulta contro i Paesi europei? Se sì, a quale scopo?" Lavrov, in totale tranquillità, gli ha risposto così: "Vuol dire che quando distruggiamo i droni e i missili che la Gran Bretagna e l'Europa continentale forniscono all'Ucraina, loro poi ci attaccano? È questo il tipo di guerra ibrida a cui vi riferite?" Colpito e affondato! Io mi chiedo come facciano, questi pennivendoli occidentali, a farsi umiliare in questo modo. Ma una dignità non ce l'hanno? È allucinante. A proposito, vorrei sottolineare una cosa: in Russia continuano a operare le testate giornalistiche occidentali. Vedi in questo caso la BBC. Nell'UE e nel Regno Unito invece hanno sospeso licenze e vietato la diffusione di almeno una decina di testate Russe. Tra cui RT, Sputnik, e Ria Novosti. Addirittura Bruxelles minaccia perfino l'arresto se qualcuno si azzarda a diffondere contenuti di RT. Vedi cosa è successo in Germania qualche mesetto fa. Ma la chiamano democrazia... - Giuseppe Salamone #giornalismo #Russia #democrazia

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