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Actu Foot has published Morocco's squad for their two matches against Niger in the CAN 2027 qualifiers. Ayoub Oufkir, born in 2006, was included for the first time. Youssef En-Nesyri, Reda Belahyane, Souffian El Karouani, and Amine Sbaï were back. The media indicated that Ismaël Saibari, Azzedine Ounahi, Ayoub El Kaabi, Soufiane Rahimi, Chadi Riad, and Hamza Igamane were unavailable due to injury. Amine Harit, Amine Adli, Chemsdine Talbi, Zakaria El Ouahdi, Sofyan Amrabat, Samir El Mourabet, Marouane Saadane, and Tawfik Bentayeb were not included in the list. #Maroc #CAN2027 #FootMaroc (translated)

The author pointed out Kemi Badenoch as the leader of the British Conservative Party and a Nigerian immigrant, and reported that she had explained the increase in immigration during the Conservative government by stating that, despite the intention to reduce it, people's attention was focused on many other issues. #Immigrazione #Politica #UK #UK #NG (translated)

Scientists from the Climate Impact Lab estimate that a strong El Niño could cause an additional 857,000 deaths by March 2027, with the highest risk in Nigeria and India, due to extreme heat associated with this climate phenomenon. #ElNiño #ekstremnevrućine #klimatskepromjene (translated)

The Soufan Center discussed the resurgence of Kidal, its reasons and real impact, as well as Algeria's involvement in Niger. It also addressed the activity of JNIM, its conflict with the Islamic State, and the consequences of this war for both groups, which, according to him, were imposing their dynamics on the Sahel. #Sahel #Kidal #Sécurité #DZ #NE #ML (translated)

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has reached a historic scale with over 10,000 registered infections and nearly 4,900 deaths, while cases of the highly contagious Bundibugyo variant have also been confirmed in Nigeria and Kenya. #Ebola #Kongo #Gesundheit (translated)

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 27 OCTOBER 2026 1. DR Congo — Ebola misinformation linked to fatal attack on health workers Importance / classification: 10/10 — Critical Reuters reported on 26 October that youths armed with machetes and batons attacked two community Ebola-awareness workers in Bafwasende, Tshopo province, killing an experienced nurse and injuring a colleague. Witness accounts say the attackers accused the workers of contaminating water and spreading the virus. Local healthcare staff sought police protection. Congo's public health institute reported 9,964 confirmed Bundibugyo Ebola cases and a case-fatality rate of about 48.6%. Source: Reuters, 26 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/protesters-kill-longtime-nurse-treating-ebola-patients-congo-2026-10-26/ 2. Nigeria / Switzerland — Ebola patient medically evacuated to Geneva Importance / classification: 10/10 — Critical A woman diagnosed with Bundibugyo Ebola in Abuja was evacuated on 26 October to Geneva University Hospitals, while her husband, a Swiss diplomat and close contact, was admitted to isolation in Zurich. Nigerian officials said the patient's condition had improved. Africa CDC specialists are investigating where she became infected; similarities between her virus and Kenya's first case do not establish direct transmission. Source: Reuters, 26 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/nigerias-ebola-patient-medically-evacuated-country-arise-tv-reports-2026-10-26/ 3. Kenya — First 20 Ebola contacts complete quarantine without symptoms Importance / classification: 9/10 — Very High Kenya released 20 contacts of its first Ebola patient after 21 days of symptom-free monitoring. Health officials reported nine confirmed infections, including two deaths; seven patients were stable and receiving treatment. Another 98 contacts remained under quarantine, with phased releases expected from 3 November. Officials cautioned that the milestone does not end the containment effort. Source: Reuters, 26 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenya-releases-first-ebola-contacts-quarantine-milestone-containment-efforts-2026-10-26/ 4. Sudan — Drone attacks disable electricity across four southeastern states Importance / classification: 10/10 — Critical Sudan's state electricity operator said drone strikes damaged substations and cut power in Sennar, Al Qadarif, White Nile and Gezira states. The operator attributed the attacks to the Rapid Support Forces, which had not commented; Reuters could not independently verify responsibility. Damage to the power network threatens healthcare and other essential services. Source: Reuters, 26 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/drone-strikes-cut-power-across-southeast-sudan-operator-says-2026-10-26/ 5. Sudan — US and international partners warn of worsening famine risk Importance / classification: 10/10 — Critical In a joint statement reported early on 27 October, the United States and other governments warned that Sudan's food-security situation was deteriorating and urged all parties to permit humanitarian access, including cross-border and air routes into Darfur. The countries called for more funding and protection for aid workers. The appeal follows UN-backed warnings of severe hunger and growing famine risk. Source: Reuters, 27 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/us-dozens-countries-warn-sudan-famine-risk-urge-aid-2026-10-27/ 6. Algeria / Niger — Algiers confirms plans for an overseas troop deployment Importance / classification: Political/security development — Neutral coverage Algeria's presidency said it would send army units to Madama in northern Niger to protect energy and economic interests, following parliamentary authorisation. The government did not disclose troop numbers or a deployment date. The move is linked to regional security and energy cooperation, including the proposed Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, and would be Algeria's first foreign military deployment since 1973. Source: Reuters, 26 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/algeria-president-deploy-army-units-niger-protect-energy-economic-interests-2026-10-26/ 7. Egypt / Saudi Arabia — Parliament authorises potential military assistance Importance / classification: Political/security development — Neutral coverage Egypt's parliament approved a request allowing President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to take measures in support of Saudi Arabia amid intensified Houthi attacks. The decision creates an authorisation for possible assistance; it does not itself confirm that Egyptian troops have deployed. Cairo has previously said its role would focus on defending Saudi territory rather than attacking Yemen. Source: Africanews / Associated Press, 26 October 2026 https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/egypt-approves-military-support-for-saudi-arabia-amid-escalating-houthi-attacks/ 8. Kenya / Tanzania — Rights groups condemn reported abduction of Tanzanian critic Importance / classification: Political/human-rights development — Neutral coverage Human-rights groups condemned the reported abduction in Kenya of Tanzanian opposition activist Twaha Mwaipaya. Amnesty International said he was taken from a taxi near Nairobi on 25 October and urged authorities to establish his whereabouts. Opposition representatives alleged a politically motivated operation; responsibility has not been established. The case has renewed concern about cross-border repression and protection of exiles. Source: Africanews / Associated Press, 26 October 2026 https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/human-rights-activists-condemn-alleged-abduction-of-tanzanian-govt-critic/ 9. Kenya — Highway bus collision kills 24 and prompts vehicle inspections Importance / classification: 9/10 — Very High A collision between a bus and a truck on the Nairobi–Mombasa highway killed 24 people and injured about 24 others. Authorities cited an overtaking manoeuvre as the apparent cause. Kenya's road-safety agency called for the country's traffic-death toll to be treated as a national emergency, while President William Ruto ordered inspections of public-service vehicles. Source: Africanews / Associated Press, 26 October 2026 https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/26/national-emergency-24-dead-in-kenya-bus-crash-near-site-of-previous-fatal-accident/ 10. Libya — Government says international airspace restrictions have been lifted Importance / classification: 8/10 — High Libya's transport ministry said International Civil Aviation Organization restrictions dating from 2015 had been lifted, following a decision issued on 23 October. The ministry reported increased applications for transit permits and expects additional airspace revenue. The decision could improve aviation connectivity, although practical implementation and the pace of commercial airline returns remain to be seen. Source: Reuters, 26 October 2026 https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/libya-says-international-aviation-restrictions-lifted-after-11-years-2026-10-26/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #AfricaDailyReport #AfricanAffairs #Nigeria #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #MedicalEvacuation #Switzerland #Geneva #AfricaCDC #DRCongo #Sudan #SudanCrisis #SudanFamine #FoodSecurity #HumanitarianCrisis #HumanitarianAid #ClimateChange #Egypt #SaudiArabia #MilitaryCooperation #MiddleEastSecurity #RegionalSecurity #AfricanPolitics #AfricanGeopolitics #AfricaToday #wrldorg

The Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo has resulted in over 10,000 cases and nearly 4,900 deaths, while the Bundibugyo variant of the virus has also been detected in Kenya and Nigeria, with no approved vaccine or targeted therapy available so far. #Ebola #DemokratischeRepublikKongo #Gesundheit (translated)