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For 4.5 years, Putin apologists have insisted everyone must let Russia to do imperialism or Russia will destroy the world along with themselves in a nuclear hellfire. And despite 4.5 years of Ukraine resisting Russia’s aggression with outside support without that happening, they keep saying it.

Seeing these scenes makes one tremble. When I saw the Marianne on the ground in my city, in my town hall, I was brought to tears and was shaken. I thought about the very idea of what the Republic was in this country, social cohesion and the social contract, which has been undermined. #Marseille #ViolencesUrbaines #Mobilisation (translated)

The author described the signing of an Association Agreement by the European Union, San Marino and Andorra as a historic day, saying it followed more than 12 years of negotiations and was the most ambitious agreement the EU had concluded to date. They also described San Marino and Andorra as close partners with deep historic, cultural, political and economic ties. https://t.co/JuJ5g2UGmb #UnioneEuropea #SanMarino #Andorra #EU #SM #AD

The post said Hungary’s new government had unveiled budget plans for its first full year in office. It also said that under Viktor Orbán, Hungary had approved a law granting all mothers with two children a full personal income tax exemption, regardless of age. #Magyarország #kormány #adózás #HU (translated)

Germany Votes published a GMS Sunday question for the federal election. Accordingly, the AfD received 30 percent, the Union 19 percent (-1), the Greens 15 percent (+1), the SPD 12 percent (+1), the Left 10 percent (-1), the BSW 3 percent, the FDP 3 percent (-1), the Free Voters 1 percent, and Other parties 7 percent (+1). The changes referred to by Germany Votes were compared to the previous survey from September 14, 2026. https://t.co/yezJbEo3XG #btw29 https://t.co/eIaOBweBKP #Bundestagswahl #Politik #Umfrage (translated)

The author accused Emmanuel Macron of helping undermine the Republic, saying he supported what they described as genocide in Palestine, a NATO proxy war in Ukraine, illegal US and Israeli attacks on Iran, Saudi attacks on Yemen, and the militarisation of Europe. They said these policies came at great cost to people in France and across Europe, and blamed Macron for the problems. #Macron #Géopolitique #Europe #FR #PS #UA #US #IL #IR #SA #YE #EU

'Beyond pathetic': Darline Graham under fire after 'weak' defense of her dead brother She talked with South Carolina reporters a day after Trump put on hold the Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. Her brother had spent more than a year lining up votes for it before he died.

Mika Treuthardt wrote that the entrepreneurs have moved behind Purran and said this came as a surprise to the National Coalition Party. He wondered whether the National Coalition Party would fix the YEL system by Friday and would say they had been handling the matter for 10 years. https://t.co/7wG3DtV0hu #yrittäjyys #politiikka #Kokoomus (translated)

The author wrote that Europeans were broadly united in supporting Ukraine but could not make up for the loss of US military and intelligence support. They also cited increasingly brazen Russian sabotage and intimidation in the “grey zone”, mounting fiscal pressures and more polarised domestic politics. https://t.co/0IA8x5pIO0 #Ukraine #Europe #Russia #UA #US #RU #EU

Republicans have lost their biggest political advantage: the economy. In July, they led Democrats 34%-33% on the economy. Now Democrats lead 37%-28%. On inflation: Democrats +14. On taxes: Democrats +7. Yes — even on taxes. That’s a political earthquake. Dems should press this advantage hard.

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 19 OCTOBER 2026 Most important news from past 24 hours 1. KENYA — EIGHTH EBOLA INFECTION CONFIRMED Importance: 10/10 — Critical Kenya's Director-General for Health, Patrick Amoth, confirmed the country's eighth Ebola infection. The latest patient is a 49-year-old attendant who cleaned utensils and linen and may have been exposed to the country's first patient, who died in Nairobi on 5 October after travelling from DR Congo. The man developed symptoms while under quarantine and tested positive on Sunday. The linked cases underscore the importance of contact tracing and infection prevention in healthcare settings. Source — Reuters, 18 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenya-confirms-eighth-ebola-case-regional-outbreak-spreads-2026-10-18/ 2. DR CONGO — AUTHORITIES CONFIRM EBOLA IN AN EIGHTH PROVINCE Importance: 10/10 — Critical DR Congo's National Institute for Biomedical Research officially confirmed two Ebola cases, including one death, in North Ubangi province on the border with the Central African Republic. North Ubangi is the eighth Congolese province affected. The country's situation report recorded 9,415 confirmed cases and 4,536 deaths since the outbreak began, including 67 new cases and 26 deaths in the 24 hours to 16 October. The geographical spread increases demands on disease surveillance and treatment capacity. Source — Reuters, 18 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/congo-confirms-ebola-outbreak-spreads-eighth-province-2026-10-18/ 3. MALI — RIGHTS GROUP DOCUMENTS CIVILIAN DEATHS IN DRONE STRIKES Importance: 10/10 — Critical Human Rights Watch accused Mali's armed forces and their Russian Africa Corps partners of indiscriminate strikes and other abuses during a counterinsurgency campaign. ACLED data cited in the report show 47 drone strikes and 94 civilian deaths from April to August, compared with 22 strikes and 44 civilian deaths in the same period of 2025. The report also describes abuses by jihadist and separatist groups. Malian and Russian representatives did not respond to Reuters' requests for comment. The allegations require accountability and independent scrutiny. Source — Reuters / Human Rights Watch, 19 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/mali-forces-russian-backers-kill-scores-civilians-drone-strikes-report-says-2026-10-19/ 4. NIGERIA — ARMY CHIEF VISITS BORNO TROOPS AFTER DEADLY BASE ASSAULT Importance: 9/10 — Very High Nigeria's army chief visited troops in the northeast after suspected Islamic State West Africa Province fighters overran a base at Mairari, Borno state. Military and local sources told AFP that 15 soldiers and five members of an anti-jihadist militia were killed, and that attackers looted and burned the base. The visit comes amid concern about rising insurgent activity around Lake Chad and the security of communities and transport routes in northeastern Nigeria. Source — Africanews / AFP, 18 October 2026 https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/18/nigerias-army-chief-of-staff-visits-troops-in-borno-after-deaths-of-15-soliders/ 5. SUDAN–EGYPT BORDER — SURVIVORS DESCRIBE DEADLY STRIKE AT GOLD-MINING SITE Importance: 10/10 — Critical Survivors described an airstrike on the Jabal al-Uqaydat mining area near the Sudan–Egypt border that reportedly killed 72 people the previous week. Rights groups blamed Egypt's air force, while Egypt described operations against illegal mining without directly addressing the specific allegation. Sudan's army chief ordered an investigation. The precise responsibility and casualty figures require independent verification. The incident raises humanitarian and diplomatic concerns in a border area where displaced Sudanese rely on informal mining. Source — Africanews / agencies, 18 October 2026 https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/18/sudanese-gold-miners-describe-deadly-airstrike-that-killed-72/ 6. CAMEROON — OPPOSITION MRC ELECTS FIRST FEMALE PARTY LEADER Cameroon's opposition Cameroon Renaissance Movement elected Tiriane Balbine Noah to replace Maurice Kamto. Noah, previously interim president, was the only remaining candidate and received more than 96% of delegates' votes. She becomes the party's first female president. Party officials say they are preparing for 2027 local elections; the MRC has raised concerns about restrictions on opposition activity. The longer-term political significance will depend on the party's ability to organise and compete. Source — Africanews, 18 October 2026 https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/18/cameroons-opposition-mrc-elects-its-first-female-president-tiriane-noah/ 7. DR CONGO — GOVERNMENT ALLEGES KABILA IS PREPARING BROADER ARMED CAMPAIGN Congolese government spokesperson Patrick Muyaya accused former president Joseph Kabila of preparing a wider attack on the state after Kabila aligned himself with M23-linked forces through the newly announced Front for the Refoundation of the Nation. Kabila has denied earlier government allegations against him and criticised the administration. Fighting continues in eastern Congo despite mediation efforts. The government's claims are allegations, not independently established findings. Source — Africanews / AFP, 18 October 2026 https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/18/drc-accuses-ex-president-kabila-of-planning-general-attack-on-the-country/ 8. EQUATORIAL GUINEA — MALARIA ELIMINATION PROGRAMME EXPANDS BEYOND BIOKO Importance: 9/10 — Very High Equatorial Guinea plans to expand a long-running malaria-control programme from Bioko Island to the mainland and Annobon. Bioko reduced malaria prevalence to approximately 7% through spraying, mosquito nets, monitoring and community outreach. A newly announced $116 million investment will support expansion. Authorities are considering R21 vaccination for children and new surveillance tools. Experts warn that larger territory, poverty and cross-border transmission make elimination much harder on the mainland. Source — Associated Press, 18 October 2026 https://apnews.com/article/malaria-equatorial-guinea-vaccines-r21-bioko-oil-6478c585067f176c2f17e83704a21a30 9. EGYPT — BLUE-CHIP SHARES DROP AMID REGIONAL TENSIONS Importance: 8/10 — High Egypt's EGX30 stock index fell 2.6% on Sunday, its steepest intraday decline since February, as Middle East tensions unsettled regional markets. The Egyptian presidency said Cairo was ready to support Saudi Arabia's security as attacks by Yemen's Houthis intensified. Elevated oil prices and regional instability may affect Egyptian financing conditions, transport costs and investor confidence. The market move alone does not establish a longer-term trend. Source — Reuters, 18 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/oil-lifts-saudi-bourse-egypt-tumbles-regional-tensions-2026-10-18/ 10. DR CONGO — EBOLA OUTBREAK COMPOUNDS MENTAL-HEALTH EMERGENCY Importance: 9/10 — Very High Health workers in eastern DR Congo warned that Ebola-related bereavement, stigma and isolation are deepening psychological distress among patients, survivors and medical personnel. A report from Bunia described families affected by multiple deaths and reluctance among neighbours to interact with survivors. Ongoing conflict and displacement compound these pressures. Aid organisations say psychosocial care needs to be integrated with infection control and clinical treatment. Source — Africanews / Associated Press, 19 October 2026 https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/19/dr-congo-ebola-outbreak-deepens-mental-health-crisis-amid-stigma-and-conflict/ #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDaily #TopNewsOfAfrica #Kenya #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #DRCongo #AfricaCDC #EbolaResponse #Mali #MaliConflict #DroneStrikes #CivilianCasualties #HumanRights #Sahel #RegionalSecurity #Nigeria #Borno #Sudan #SudanConflict #Egypt #EgyptStockExchange #AfricanEconomy #Cameroon #EquatorialGuinea #MalariaPrevention #wrldorg