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The author claimed that 25 thousand children had died, and at least the same number remained uncounted under the rubble. He wrote about the daily war crimes being committed, which — as he assessed — included a full catalog of violations of the Geneva and Hague conventions and went unpunished. He added that journalists, volunteers, including a Pole, and UN staff were deliberately murdered. #wojna #prawaczłowieka #humanitariancrisis #PL #UN (translated)

Africa Daily Report — 6 October 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. Ethiopia — Airstrikes and artillery continue after federal forces retake Mekelle Airstrikes and artillery fire continued across northern Ethiopia after federal forces regained Mekelle. Reuters reported at least 17 deaths northwest of the Tigrayan capital, with additional casualties reported in Adwa and Sheraro. The renewed fighting is the sharpest escalation since the 2020–2022 war. Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting the Tigrayan-led rebel alliance; all three deny involvement. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/airstrikes-artillery-hit-north-ethiopia-after-tigray-capitals-fall-aid-sources-2026-10-05/ 2. Nigeria — Military ATR-42 crashes in Ondo State, killing all 32 aboard Importance: 10/10 — Critical A Nigerian Air Force ATR-42 flying from Benin City toward Lagos crashed near Igbokoda in Ondo State. Reuters reported that all 32 people aboard — 25 passengers and seven crew — were killed. President Bola Tinubu ordered the Air Force to investigate the cause. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerian-military-helicopter-carrying-32-passengers-crew-members-crashes-2026-10-05/ 3. Senegal — Deadly floods hit Dakar and other regions Importance: 9/10 — Very High Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm in several locations caused flooding, casualties, injuries and major disruption in Dakar and other parts of Senegal. Reuters reported deaths and infrastructure damage; Senegal's Interior Ministry confirmed fatalities and injuries, while the government activated an emergency regional plan for Dakar. Further rain was forecast. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/heavy-rains-lead-to-senegal-floods-government-reports-several-deaths-2026-10-05/ 4. Ethiopia / Red Sea — Abiy reiterates demand for negotiated sea access Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed again said landlocked Ethiopia requires access to the Red Sea and argued that a negotiated, mutually beneficial arrangement is necessary. The statement comes amid deteriorating relations with Eritrea and renewed fighting in Tigray. Eritrea, Egypt, Sudan and Somalia have meanwhile stressed the sovereign role of Red Sea littoral states. Source: https://apnews.com/article/bad74909a59297de524fdf377f0605c2 5. Sudan — US envoy meets army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Egypt US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos met Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan in Egypt. Boulos said Washington would continue working with Egypt and other partners toward a political solution to Sudan's war. The meeting came amid continuing US-backed diplomatic efforts to secure a ceasefire. Source: https://www.aol.com/articles/us-envoy-meets-sudanese-army-224042000.html 6. South Africa — Private-sector contraction deepens in September Importance: 8/10 — High South Africa's private sector contracted at its fastest pace since December, according to September PMI data reported by Reuters. New orders fell sharply while supply-chain disruption and higher costs, particularly fuel costs, added pressure on businesses. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-private-sector-contracts-fastest-pace-since-december-pmi-shows-2026-10-05/ 7. Somalia — IMF cuts 2026 growth forecast to 2.3% Importance: 8/10 — High The IMF expects Somalia's economy to grow by only 2.3% in 2026, citing sharp reductions in foreign aid, recurrent climate shocks, spillovers from the Middle East conflict and domestic uncertainty. Inflation is projected at 6.5%, while growth is expected to recover gradually in 2027 and over the medium term. Source: https://www.channelafrica.co.za/channelafrica/news/imf-cuts-somalias-2026-growth-forecast-to-2-3/ 8. Guinea — Opposition leader Aliou Bah released following presidential pardon Opposition leader Aliou Bah, head of the Liberal Democratic Movement, was released after receiving a presidential pardon. He had been detained since December 2024 and was serving a two-year sentence for offences linked to remarks about President Mamadi Doumbouya. His case had also reached the ECOWAS Court of Justice, which had sought his release. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/05/guinea-opposition-leader-aliou-bah-freed-after-presidential-pardon/ 9. Uganda / African security — Kampala hosts conference on emerging security threats Importance: 7/10 — High Uganda opened a four-day Conference on Military Operations Other Than War, bringing together defence and security representatives from African states and regional organizations. The agenda covers cybersecurity, AI, unmanned systems, terrorism, disaster response, climate security, maritime and border security, critical infrastructure and pandemics. Source: https://ubc.go.ug/2026/10/05/uganda-hosts-inaugural-conference-on-military-operations-other-than-war/ 10. West Africa — BCEAO authorises 175 institutions for interoperable instant payments Importance: 8/10 — High The Central Bank of West African States has authorised 175 institutions to participate in the region's interoperable instant-payment ecosystem. Participants include banks, electronic-money institutions, fintech companies and microfinance institutions, broadening the infrastructure for cross-provider digital payments across the West African Monetary Union. Source: https://techafricanews.com/2026/10/05/bceao-authorises-175-institutions-interoperable-instant-payments/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #Senegal #Dakar #SenegalFloods #Floods #HeavyRain #ExtremeWeather #ClimateRisk #HumanitarianCrisis #SouthAfrica #SouthAfricaEconomy #PMI #PrivateSector #EconomicContraction #AfricanEconomy #Business #Ethiopia #Tigray #Mekelle #EthiopiaConflict #Airstrikes #Artillery #FederalForces #RegionalSecurity #HornOfAfrica #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #wrldorg

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 2 OCTOBER 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. ETHIOPIA / ERITREA — Diplomatic ties severed as northern conflict escalates Ethiopia ordered 10 Eritrean diplomats to leave within 48 hours and closed its embassy in Asmara, accusing Eritrea of supporting forces fighting the federal government. Eritrea responded by severing diplomatic ties. Explosions were also reported in Addis Ababa amid the renewed Tigray conflict, increasing concern that the fighting could broaden into a regional confrontation. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/explosions-heard-overnight-ethiopias-capital-diplomatic-sources-say-2026-10-01/ Additional source: https://apnews.com/article/a864e8cd442bade4531b8e7609f3216c 2. DR CONGO — Ebola response faces new risks as thousands flee affected camp Importance: 10/10 (Critical) Thousands of displaced residents fled the Kigonze camp in eastern DRC after soldiers entered the site and clashes followed, raising fears that Ebola transmission could spread further. The ongoing Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has exceeded 8,000 confirmed cases and is already the largest Ebola outbreak recorded in DRC. Source: https://currently.att.yahoo.com/att/thousands-flee-congo-ebola-hit-161039707.html 3. DR CONGO — MSF staff member infected with Ebola Importance: 10/10 (Critical) Médecins Sans Frontières confirmed that a staff member working on the Ebola response tested positive for Bundibugyo virus disease and is being evacuated under strict medical protocols to the Netherlands. The latest reported national figures cited by Reuters were 8,067 confirmed cases and 3,901 deaths. Source: https://www.channelafrica.co.za/channelafrica/news/msf-staff-member-tests-positive-for-ebola-in-drc/ 4. ZAMBIA — IMF confirms talks on a successor support programme Importance: 9/10 (Very High) The IMF confirmed that a team is in Lusaka discussing a possible successor to Zambia's previous IMF-supported programme. Talks are focused on fiscal and debt sustainability, rebuilding reserves, and supporting more inclusive, private-sector-led growth. Source: https://www.imf.org/en/news/articles/2026/10/01/tr-10012026-imf-press-briefing-transcript-october-01-2026 5. KENYA / EAST AFRICA — $16 billion Lamu refinery project moves forward Importance: 9/10 (Very High) Five African heads of state joined the groundbreaking of Dangote Group's planned $16 billion refinery in Lamu. The planned 700,000-barrel-per-day facility could materially reshape East African fuel supply and reduce dependence on imported refined products, although land-rights litigation and environmental concerns remain. Source: https://apnews.com/article/a0ae7108ae4f4144222aea101baed3a5 6. SOUTH AFRICA — Gender-based violence drives new national response South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced measures in response to a series of killings of women, after 11 women's bodies were found in Ekurhuleni since July, many showing signs of sexual violence. Investigators have made arrests in connection with several cases, while authorities continue investigating whether the murders are linked. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/violence-against-women-south-africa-is-national-shame-president-says-2026-09-30/ 7. ZAMBIA — Cholera outbreak reaches 304 cases and 11 deaths Importance: 8/10 (High) Zambian health authorities reported 304 cholera cases and 11 deaths as of September 29, with Lusaka the most affected province. Authorities have expanded case finding, water chlorination, household interventions and treatment services while assessing whether to deploy reactive oral cholera vaccination. Source: https://cajnewsafrica.com/2026/10/01/11-die-in-zambia-cholera-outbreak/ 8. UGANDA / REGIONAL MARKETS — Shilling hits record low as African currencies face pressure Importance: 8/10 (High) Uganda's shilling fell to a record low against the US dollar as importers, particularly in the energy sector, increased demand for foreign currency. Reuters also reported pressure on Zambia's kwacha and Ghana's cedi, while Kenya's shilling remained comparatively stable. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/africa-fx-ugandas-currency-seen-extending-losses-after-hitting-record-low-2026-10-01/ 9. MALI — More than 2,400 schools remain closed as academic year begins Importance: 8/10 (High) Mali began the 2026–27 school year with more than 2,400 schools still closed amid continuing insecurity. More than 733,000 children are directly affected, highlighting the long-term educational consequences of instability across the country. Source: https://fr.allafrica.com/stories/202610010154.html 10. ZIMBABWE — Investigation begins after fatal helicopter crash Importance: 7/10 (High) Zimbabwean authorities are investigating a helicopter crash near Marondera that killed prominent businessman Wicknell Chivayo, his wife and other occupants. Aviation investigators and forensic specialists have been deployed, while the cause remains under investigation. Source: https://www.dw.com/en/zimbabwe-helicopter-crash-wicknell-chivayo/a-79501691 Keywords: #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #DRCongo #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #EbolaResponse #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #MSF #HumanitarianCrisis #Displacement #Uganda #UgandanShilling #AfricanCurrencies #ForeignExchange #FXMarkets #CurrencyPressure #AfricanMarkets #Zambia #Ghana #Kenya #Ethiopia #Eritrea #Tigray #HornOfAfrica #DiplomaticCrisis #RegionalConflict #RegionalSecurity #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #AfricaToday #wrldorg

Russia is shooting down food deliveries, confiscating supplies that reach the ground and blocking evacuation of some 2,000 residents still trapped in the occupied Kherson town, where the Council of Europe warns civilians face "a high risk of death" with no food, medicine, water or electricity. #HumanitarianCrisis #Oleshky #UkraineConflict

The TPLF advanced toward Afdeera after taking Erebti, with at least 150,000 people feared displaced in Afar alone. The offensive targets the Djibouti corridor, through which almost all of Ethiopia's international trade flows, giving the rebels potential leverage over the federal government. #EthiopiaConflict #TigrayRebels #HumanitarianCrisis

Russia is starving civilians in Oleshky, and the small town is in the middle of a humanitarian crisis. People, including children, are reportedly eating pigeons and animal food to survive. Ukraine has made an evacuation plan, but Russia won't let the civilians leave. #Oleshky #HumanitarianCrisis #Ukraine #RU #UA

Every year, more aid workers are killed, arrested, wounded. We signed the Declaration on the Protection of Humanitarian Personnel. We launched the Protect Aid Workers programme. In Oct., we co-host an international conference in Brussels. We repeat: protect those who save lives https://t.co/Ga1oWgUhFc #ProtectAidWorkers #HumanitarianCrisis #SaveLives #EU #BE

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 17 SEPTEMBER 2026 Coverage: key developments reported during the previous 24 hours 1. SUDAN — UN chief demands accountability for foreign states fuelling the war Importance: 10/10 — CRITICAL UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for countries supplying weapons and other military support to Sudan’s belligerents to be held accountable. The war has displaced more than 14 million people, while a recent UN investigation says foreign weapons, technology, personnel and logistical support have enabled increasingly long-range attacks on civilians, including drone strikes. The intervention increases pressure on external actors supporting the SAF and RSF and puts foreign sponsorship of the war firmly on the agenda ahead of the UN General Assembly. Source: Reuters, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/un-chief-guterres-calls-countries-fueling-sudans-war-be-held-accountable-2026-09-16/ 2. DR CONGO — Ebola response improves, but WHO warns outbreak is “far from over” Importance: 10/10 — CRITICAL WHO says containment efforts are beginning to show encouraging results, particularly in heavily affected Ituri, but the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak remains a major regional health emergency. More than 7,000 confirmed cases have been reported and the virus has reached a seventh province. High population mobility remains a major risk. More than 3,000 frontline workers have received Ervebo, although its effectiveness against the Bundibugyo strain remains uncertain and specific candidate vaccines are still being developed. Source: Reuters, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/ebola-response-making-progress-congo-outbreak-far-over-who-says-2026-09-16/ Additional primary source: WHO https://www.who.int/emergencies/disease-outbreak-news/item/2026-DON617 3. SAHEL — Jihadist violence on course for a record year Importance: 9.5/10 — VERY HIGH New ACLED data indicate that violence involving jihadist groups in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger is likely to reach a historic high in 2026. Recorded incidents involving jihadist groups rose from 63 in 2016 to 2,845 in 2025; 2,145 incidents had already been recorded this year when the latest assessment was published. JNIM and Islamic State-linked organisations are expanding their operational reach, reinforcing the Sahel’s position as the global centre of jihadist violence and increasing pressure on the region’s military governments. Source: The Guardian / ACLED, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/sep/16/al-qaida-and-is-linked-violence-in-africas-sahel-belt-set-to-hit-record-levels-this-year 4. SOUTH AFRICA–UNITED STATES — Pretoria rejects new US visa restrictions Importance: 9/10 — VERY HIGH South Africa sharply criticised new US visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals Washington says are responsible for racially discriminatory laws and policies. Pretoria says the US has misrepresented policies intended to address apartheid-era inequality. The dispute is another escalation in already strained US–South African relations, with Washington also excluding South Africa from the forthcoming G20 summit in Miami. Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola is heading to the US for the UN General Assembly amid the worsening diplomatic confrontation. Source: Reuters, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-says-us-misrepresented-its-policies-after-visa-curbs-2026-09-16/ 5. SOUTH SUDAN — More than one million people could lose food assistance within weeks Importance: 9/10 — VERY HIGH The World Food Programme warns that more than one million vulnerable South Sudanese could lose life-saving food and nutrition assistance by October unless additional funding is secured. Around 7.8 million people — more than half the population — struggle to obtain enough food, while 2.2 million children and 1.2 million pregnant or breastfeeding women require urgent nutritional support. WFP faces an immediate $86 million shortfall and a funding gap exceeding $400 million over the next six months. Source: Africanews / WFP, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.africanews.com/amp/2026/09/16/wfp-more-than-a-million-people-in-south-sudan-at-risk-of-losing-food-aid/ 6. DR CONGO — Protests over constitutional reform raise third-term fears Importance: 8.5/10 — HIGH Police used tear gas and warning shots during opposition demonstrations in Kinshasa and other cities against proposed constitutional changes. The C64 opposition coalition argues that the reforms could ultimately enable President Félix Tshisekedi to seek a third term, while the government rejects claims that it intends to undermine constitutional safeguards. The confrontation adds a serious domestic political crisis to Congo’s simultaneous Ebola emergency and continuing conflict with M23 in the east. Source: Associated Press, 15–16 Sep 2026 https://apnews.com/article/722684d7da7ffe1d49c44dd03db82904 Additional source: Africanews https://fr.africanews.com/amp/2026/09/15/rdc-des-heurts-lors-dune-mobilisation-contre-la-reforme-constitutionnelle/ 7. SOUTH SUDAN — Kiir replaces election commission chief three months before planned vote Importance: 8.5/10 — HIGH President Salva Kiir has replaced the head of South Sudan’s election commission roughly three months before elections scheduled for December. The change comes amid serious doubts over whether conditions exist for credible polls, including political violence, shrinking civic space and the collapse of key elements of the power-sharing arrangement. South Sudan has already postponed elections twice, making any further disruption politically significant. Source: Reuters via CNBC Africa, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.cnbcafrica.com/2026/south-sudan-replaces-election-commission-chief-ahead-of-december-vote/ 8. SUDAN — West Kordofan gold mine disaster kills at least 82 Importance: 8/10 — HIGH At least 82 miners have been killed after a gold mine collapsed in West Kordofan, with around 50 injured and others potentially still trapped. Rescue teams have been working with rudimentary equipment in an area severely affected by Sudan’s war. Beyond the human toll, the disaster highlights the dangerous and weakly regulated artisanal gold sector. Gold has become increasingly important to Sudan’s wartime economy and a source of financing for armed actors. Source: Africanews / AP, 16 Sep 2026 https://www.africanews.com/amp/2026/09/16/at-least-82-people-killed-in-gold-mine-collapse-in-sudans-west-kordofan/ Additional source: Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/least-60-killed-gold-mine-collapse-sunday-sudans-west-kordofan-sources-say-2026-09-16/ 9. HORN OF AFRICA — New IGAD treaty enters into force Importance: 7.5/10 — SIGNIFICANT A new treaty governing the Intergovernmental Authority on Development has entered into force following ratification by Ethiopia and four other Horn of Africa states, replacing the organisation’s 1996 institutional framework. The change is potentially important for regional coordination on conflict, economic integration, climate shocks and displacement at a time when the Horn faces simultaneous crises in Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia and the Ethiopia–Eritrea relationship. Source: Kulu Media, 17 Sep 2026 https://kulu-media.com/new-igad-treaty-enters-into-force-in-horn-of-africa/ 10. ETHIOPIA–KENYA — Ethiopia plans to double electricity exports to Kenya Importance: 7/10 — SIGNIFICANT Ethiopia plans to increase electricity exports to Kenya from 200 MW to 400 MW from December. A joint technical committee is working on the expansion. The move strengthens East Africa’s cross-border power market and deepens the economic interdependence of two of the region’s largest economies. It also reinforces Ethiopia’s strategy of turning its expanding hydroelectric capacity into a source of regional influence and export revenue. Source: Green Building Africa, 17 Sep 2026 https://www.greenbuildingafrica.co.za/ethiopia-set-to-double-power-exports-to-kenya/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #Sudan #WestKordofan #GoldMineDisaster #MiningSafety #ArtisanalMining #HumanitarianCrisis #Ethiopia #Kenya #EthiopiaKenya #ElectricityTrade #PowerExports #EnergySecurity #RenewableEnergy #Hydropower #EastAfrica #RegionalIntegration #AfricanEconomy #Sahel #SahelCrisis #Security #JihadistViolence #Terrorism #JNIM #IslamicState #Mali #BurkinaFaso #Niger #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #AfricaToday #wrldorg