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The lack of warnings from partners about ballistic missile launches over Ukraine will not affect fuel prices in any way. Nor will the restrictions on Starlink. They will only affect the Russians' desire to shell and kill even more. The world must act decisively to stop the enemy, — Zaluzhny. (translated)

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 14 OCTOBER 2026 Key development fromlast 24 hours 1. DR CONGO — Ebola cases exceed 9,000 IMPORTANCE: 10/10 — CRITICAL. Government figures put confirmed Ebola cases at 9,066 and deaths at 4,381 as responders struggle to contain the Bundibugyo-strain outbreak. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/congos-ebola-infections-surpass-9000-government-says-2026-10-13/ 2. ETHIOPIA–ERITREA — Troops reach border town Ethiopian troops reached Zalambessa near Eritrea amid conflicting claims about Eritrean military involvement. Eritrea denies entering Ethiopia; diplomats fear escalation. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopian-troops-enter-town-border-with-eritrea-stoking-war-fears-2026-10-13/ 3. SUDAN–EGYPT — Probe ordered into gold-mine airstrike Sudan's army chief ordered an inquiry into an airstrike near the Egyptian border. A rights group reported 72 deaths and accused Egypt; responsibility remains unverified. SOURCE: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/sudan-army-chief-al-burhan-orders-probe-into-airstrike-that-killed-72/ 4. TANZANIA — $42 billion LNG project nears agreement IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH. Tanzania's finance minister said agreements for a $42 billion LNG development led by Equinor and Shell were nearing completion, but were not yet signed. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/tanzania-close-finalising-42-billion-lng-deal-finance-minister-says-2026-10-13/ 5. SENEGAL — IMF chief optimistic about debt treatment IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH. IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed optimism about Senegal's debt restructuring, while talks with creditors continue. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/imfs-georgieva-optimistic-senegal-debt-treatment-under-improved-g20-framework-2026-10-14/ 6. G24 — Rising debt costs hinder development IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH. The G24 called for more concessional finance and warned that debt-service costs and digital infrastructure gaps threaten developing economies. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/growing-debt-burden-poses-significant-risk-developing-nations-g24-chair-says-2026-10-13/ 7. NIGER — Oil-well blowout prompts environmental warning IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH. Niger's petroleum ministry warned of severe environmental impacts from a blowout at the Goumeri W8 well. The incident was not yet fully controlled. SOURCE: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/severe-environmental-incident-declared-in-niger-after-oil-blowout/ 8. NAMIBIA — Foot-and-mouth disease spreads IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH. Foot-and-mouth disease was confirmed in the Zambezi Region, prompting vaccination, surveillance and livestock movement restrictions. SOURCE: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/13/foot-and-mouth-disease-spreads-to-namibias-zambezi-region/ 9. RWANDA — Formula One race agreement announced IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH. Formula One announced a ten-year agreement for Rwanda to host a race beginning in the early 2030s, subject to developing a new circuit. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/sports/formula1/rwanda-host-f1-race-early-2030s-10-year-deal-2026-10-13/ 10. LIBYA — Tripoli floods kill two IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH. Heavy rainfall flooded roads in Tripoli, reportedly killing two people and prompting precautionary electricity shutdowns. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/torrential-rains-libyas-tripoli-kill-two-2026-10-13/ #AfricaNews #AfricaDailyReport #TopNewsOfAfrica #Rwanda #FormulaOne #F1Rwanda #Tanzania #LNGProject #EnergyInvestment #Ethiopia #Eritrea #EthiopiaEritreaConflict #HornOfAfrica #DRCongo #EbolaOutbreak #Sudan #SenegalDebt #NigerOilSpill #AfricanEconomy #AfricanGeopolitics #Egypt #Gold

Gustavo Petro demanded that Abelardo clarify the roles of Gregory Sheller, Andrés Depew, and the ambassador of Ecuador, Wong, during the first three days after the earthquake in the west. Petro stated that Wong was being prosecuted in Ecuador for dealings with private energy companies and asked whether pilot Almería and Campillo's daughter had participated in private meetings to organize actions after the earthquake without informing the UNGRD. He also asked Abelardo to reveal the transactions of the private fund that, according to Petro, his family created to help those affected. Additionally, he requested the Comptroller's Office to issue a report on the matter soon. #Terremoto #Ecuador #Transparencia (translated)

The author marked Yana Suvorova’s birthday, saying the Ukrainian media worker had been detained by Russian forces at her home in Melitopol, which the author described as occupied by Russia, on 20 August 2023, when she was 18. The author said Suvorova was later sentenced to 14 years in prison and was spending her fourth birthday in captivity. https://t.co/FO8N1INeCq #FreeYana #StandWithUkraine #HumanRights #UA #RU

Refineries in Europe and the United States, including Shell and TotalEnergies, are benefiting from rising margins due to a combination of high refined product prices and limited supply caused by war damage, leading to a significant increase in profits. #Shell #ropnéceny #rafinérsképrodukty (translated)

Hakim was arrested after the police discovered 6 shells, 10 supercobra fireworks, and 19 kilograms of fireworks at his home, which led to the temporary evacuation of other residents and the involvement of the Explosives Clearance Service Defense. #EOD #vuurwerkverbod #veiligheid (translated)

The Brazilian Public Prosecutor's Office has filed a civil lawsuit against Shell Brasil, seeking more than 100 million dollars in damages for the deadly floods in 2024, holding the company responsible for its contribution to global warming. #Shell #klimaatverandering #overstromingen (translated)

The Brazilian public prosecutor's office has filed a lawsuit against Shell's subsidiary for $108 million in damages following the deadly floods in the south of the country in 2024, attributing the company's responsibility to its contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. #Brésil #Shell #ChangementClimatique (translated)

Shelly wrote on Line that she and P'Pundao were not facing problems between each other and that P'Pundao's family and friends continued to talk to her and be kind. She asked people not to associate different situations in a way that could cause misunderstandings or conflicts between the two. Shelly said she was worried, trying to find a way out and deal with the situation in the best way possible. She also asked everyone to respect each other's space and take care of each other's feelings. She thanked for the supportive messages and asked for some time to take care of herself and organize her feelings, adding that she would try to smile again as soon as she could. In the end, she wished that everyone took care of themselves and said she hoped they would get through that period together, little by little. #saúdeemocional #respeito #apoio (translated)

Thamys wrote that Pundao had made a statement on Line. In the message, Pundao stated that she and Shelly were at peace and had no issues with each other, and asked people not to speculate or draw conclusions without confirmed information. She also said that she learned about the situation on the same day as everyone else and asked that false information not be spread or vague posts made. Pundao requested that her friends and family not be involved and that the story not be amplified. According to the message, she was silent because she didn't want the matter to escalate, but she was open to talking and answering questions. #Pundao #RedesSociais #Comunicação (translated)