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AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 8 OCTOBER 2026 Main developments of past 24 hours 1. DR Congo — Ebola outbreak expands into new hotspots as response struggles Importance: 10/10 — Critical More than 8,500 infections and over 4,000 deaths have been reported. North Kivu accounts for around 40% of newly confirmed cases. Africa CDC reports that more than 70% of new cases are outside known contact networks, while MSF warns of inadequate treatment capacity and surveillance. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/42e9c7f66b9ee7628b0a852a4e9dd73b 2. Kenya — Ebola border-screening failures expose regional vulnerabilities Importance: 10/10 — Critical Authorities identified 57 contacts linked to Kenya's first confirmed Ebola patient, with 10 quarantined. The patient travelled from DR Congo through Uganda to Nairobi undetected. Kenya has reinforced airport screening and is coordinating with regional health authorities. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-ebola-case-exposes-gaps-border-screenings-2026-10-07/ 3. Sudan — Drone strike kills civilians in Blue Nile state Importance: 10/10 — Critical A drone strike in Damazin killed at least four women and wounded dozens, according to Emergency Lawyers, which attributed the attack to the RSF. The RSF had not commented. Attacks on civilians and humanitarian operations continue amid extensive displacement. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/56473b19a098470344e54d75d0362092 4. Nigeria — ISWAP attacks military base in Borno, killing soldiers Importance: 9/10 — Very High ISWAP attacked the 101 Special Forces Battalion in Kukawa, Borno. A military officer reported 10 soldiers killed, while the army confirmed fatalities without specifying a figure. The army said it repelled the attack with air support and killed more than 25 militants. SOURCE: https://apnews.com/article/3cebadb3e037942384924a24917e2a7d 5. DR Congo — African Union mediators engage AFC/M23 rebels in Goma An AU delegation met Rwanda-backed AFC/M23 representatives in eastern DR Congo and called for continued engagement in peace negotiations despite ongoing fighting. The meeting is part of diplomatic efforts to advance a durable settlement. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/african-union-delegation-meets-congo-rebels-calls-continued-peace-efforts-2026-10-07/ 6. African Union — Africa launches its first continental credit rating agency Importance: 9/10 — Very High The AU launched the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) in Mauritius to provide an Africa-focused assessment of sovereign and corporate credit risk alongside existing global agencies. Its influence on borrowing costs will depend on credibility and market acceptance. SOURCE: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/african-union-launch-continents-first-credit-rating-agency-2026-10-07/ 7. Ethiopia / Eritrea — Witnesses report Eritrean troops crossing into Tigray Witnesses in Adigrat reported Eritrean troops in military vehicles. Reuters could not independently confirm the movements. Eritrea accused Ethiopia of using the allegations to justify further action, amid the two countries' diplomatic rupture. SOURCE: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/7/witnesses-spot-eritrean-troops-inside-northern-ethiopia-as-tensions-flare 8. Sudan — Army chief rejects negotiations and pledges continued operations Army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan said military operations would continue until the army regained RSF-held territory. The statement coincides with reported civilian casualties in West Kordofan and more than 5,500 displaced in Blue Nile over three days. SOURCE: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/7/sudans-al-burhan-rejects-talks-vows-to-retake-all-territory-from-rsf 9. South Sudan — Food assistance faces severe shortages Importance: 10/10 — Critical WFP warns that more than one million vulnerable people could lose essential food and nutrition assistance without funding. Stocks at Malakal reportedly fell from about 10,000 tonnes a year ago to under 300 tonnes, while arrivals from Sudan continue. SOURCE: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/7/south-sudans-aid-crisis-deepens-as-food-stocks-run-low 10. Ghana — Government approves formal application to join BRICS Ghana's government approved a formal application to join BRICS and sought India's backing. India expressed support for Ghana's aspirations but noted that membership requires wider group consideration. No admission decision has been made. SOURCE: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/07/brics-ghanas-parliament-gives-green-light-to-formal-application/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #AfricaDailyReport #Ghana #BRICS #BRICSExpansion #GhanaBRICSApplication #AfricanDiplomacy #India #AfricanUnion #AfCRA #AfricaCreditRatingAgency #CreditRatings #SovereignDebt #AfricanEconomy #EconomicDevelopment #FinancialIndependence #AfricanFinancialMarkets #DRC #DRCongo #Goma #M23 #AFCM23 #PeaceNegotiations #ConflictResolution #RegionalSecurity #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #AfricaCDC #Kenya #EbolaScreening #HealthSecurity #Sudan #SudanConflict #BlueNile #DroneStrikes #HumanRights #Nigeria #Borno #ISWAP #Terrorism #Counterterrorism #Ethiopia #Eritrea #Tigray #HornOfAfrica #RegionalConflict #SouthSudan #HumanitarianCrisis #FoodSecurity #WorldFoodProgramme #WFP #AfricanPolitics #AfricanSecurity #AfricanBusiness #AfricaToday #wrldorg

In an advertising publication, M8 Brawks stated that M8 had chosen Fyzio supplements to support its players, believing that routine, sleep, and nutrition also contributed to performance. He specified that he particularly appreciated the products aimed at stress, sleep, and concentration, and wrote that the details could make the difference at the highest level. #Nutrition #Performance #BienÊtre (translated)

The author said that fruit, milk and visits to farms could help connect children with healthy food and the farmers who produce it. They wrote that more than 143,000 schools were already taking part in the EU School Scheme and called for it to remain mandatory, be simpler and reflect national realities. #HealthyEating #FarmToSchool #NutritionEducation #EU

Professor Boris Hansel, head of the Nutrition-Prevention unit at Bichat hospital, supports the idea of taxing sugary products to combat obesity and diabetes, while warning that this alone will not be enough to solve these health problems. #TaxeProduitsSucrés #Santé #Obésité (translated)

Paul Seixas à France TV : "Je n'avais pas les cartes pour gagner aujourd'hui (...) J'ai mal géré ma nutrition je pense ou mon hydratation, c'est une erreur de débutant. Je n'ai jamais crampé sur le vélo, c'est arrivé aujourd'hui. C'est une grande déception forcément, je suis extrêmement déçu surtout pour mes équipiers qui ont fait un travail de malade." #Montreal2026 #Cyclisme #Nutrition #Hydratation

"Il faut continuer l’effort et collecter encore plus de signatures: pourquoi pas 150.000, 200.000, voire encore plus""Il faut continuer l’effort et collecter encore plus de signatures: pourquoi pas 150.000, 200.000, voire encore plus", a réagi vendredi sur son compte X Serge Hercberg, médecin nutritionniste et l'une des personnalités à l'origine de la création du Nutri-Score. #NutriScore #Santé #Pétition

Addressing hunger and malnutrition is a priority firmly rooted in Ireland's history. Prevention is not only the right choice morally, but also the smart choice economically. Ireland will continue to champion child nutrition and work closely with our global partners. https://t.co/88TxJwzlCe #Hunger #Malnutrition #ChildNutrition #IE

Vaccine production in Colombia. A €15 million EU-backed EIB loan will help VaxThera expand production with European technology . Primary health care in Ethiopia. €60 million for new and renovated clinics, clean water, nutrition and digital health insurance in remote areas. https://t.co/sYx8jYy7LI #VaccineProduction #HealthCare #EIBLoan #CO #ET

🟢 Nutri-Score obligatoire : il manque moins de 350 signatures ! La pétition n°4753 déposée à l'Assemblée nationale par Serge Hercberg, Mathilde Touvier et leurs collègues demande que le Nutri-Score devienne obligatoire sur tous les emballages alimentaires. Elle affiche aujourd'hui 99 664 signatures. Le seuil de 100 000 est à portée de main. Une fois franchi, la pétition sera mise en avant sur le site de l'Assemblée nationale. Pourquoi c'est important ? 👉 Aujourd'hui, afficher le Nutri-Score est facultatif. 👉 De grandes marques refusent de l'afficher. D'autres l'ont retiré depuis la nouvelle version, plus exigeante sur les produits sucrés. 👉 Un adulte sur deux et près d'un enfant sur cinq sont en surpoids en France. 👉 Plus de 150 études montrent l'intérêt du Nutri-Score pour aider à mieux choisir ce que l'on mange. Une information claire sur tous les produits, c'est une question d'égalité et de santé publique. ✍️ Signer prend 2 minutes, avec FranceConnect (vos données restent anonymes) : https://petitions.assemblee-nationale.fr/initiatives/i-4753 Merci de signer… et de partager autour de vous. Chaque signature compte ce soir ! #NutriScore #SantéPublique #Nutrition #PromotionDeLaSanté #Prévention

over ultra-processed options, more physical activity, action on tobacco & nicotine and better education for informed choices. Cooking matters too - knowing how to prepare food helps us understand what we eat. Better nutrition knowledge in schools, can make a real difference. ⤵️ #NutritionEducation #HealthyChoices #PhysicalActivity #Nospecificcountriesarementionedinthetweet.Therefore #therearenocountrycodestoreturn.

Our focus: tackling shared risk factors, strengthening prevention capacity&supporting mental health. From tobacco&nutrition to physical activity&early detection, we need to act before people become patients. That is how we reduce the burden of NCDs & keep our systems sustainable. #MentalHealth #PreventiveCare #NCDs #Thetweetdoesnotmentionanyspecificcountries #sotherearenocountrycodestoreturn.

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

Jour 203, orbite 3146 – Suspendue la tête en bas (de votre point de vue !), les yeux fermés, avec dans les oreilles une séance de relaxation guidée... 😌 Rester à 100% de ses capacités dans l’espace, ce n’est pas seulement une question d’hygiène, d’exercice physique ou de nutrition adaptée. La vie en orbite est exigeante: l’emploi du temps est chargé, le sommeil peut être perturbé, et la micropesanteur est un défi constant ! Du coup, cela fait des décennies que les astronautes emploient leurs propres routines de relaxation et de méditation. L’étude européenne RelaxPro vise à tester scientifiquement des techniques destinées à aider les astronautes à mieux gérer leur stress et à améliorer leur sommeil. En combinant notre ressenti avec des mesures physiologiques, notamment à partir d’échantillons de salive et de cheveux, les chercheurs espèrent mieux comprendre comment de simples pratiques pourront contribuer à préserver la santé et le bien-être des astronautes lors des futures missions de longue durée. Dans l’espace comme sur Terre, être au meilleur de sa forme, c’est parfois aussi savoir ralentir et prendre le temps de respirer profondément. 🎥 @esa / @NASA #εpsilon • @esaspaceflight • @Space_Station • @NASAJohnson • @ESA_fr • @CNES #espace #astronautes #méditation

Die Verbraucherorganisation Foodwatch hat die Marken More Nutrition, Naturally You und ESN wegen irreführender Werbung für ihre Ashwagandha-Produkte abgemahnt, da diese gegen EU-Regeln verstoßen, indem sie gesundheitsbezogene Aussagen zu Stressabbau und emotionaler Stabilität machen, während potenzielle Gesundheitsrisiken verschwiegen werden. #Nahrungsergänzungsmittel #Influencer #Foodwatch

POV : tu es nutritionniste à l’OM 🥗👀 Équilibre, précision, adaptation, anticipation… au quotidien, chaque détail compte pour accompagner les joueurs dans leur préparation, leur récupération et leur performance 💪 🤝 Training Partner de l’OM, @randstad_france accompagne le club avec une conviction commune : la performance se construit chaque jour, grâce à l’expertise et aux bons talents. #TrainingPartner #Nutrition #Performance #OlympiqueMarseille

Nine years since the 2017 crackdown forced Rohingya people to flee Myanmar. Over 1.2 million remain in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. Safe return still isn't possible. The EU remains a reliable aid donor: €15.3 MIL. for food & nutrition assistance in 2025. https://t.co/km2qtPIS76 #Rohingya #CoxsBazar #HumanRights #MM #BD #EU

L'Unicef a mis en garde sur l'ampleur alarmante de la malnutrition infantile en Afghanistan, déclarant qu'un million d'enfants sont en danger de mort en raison de malnutrition aiguë sévère, avec une situation aggravée par des catastrophes naturelles et un besoin urgent de financement pour son programme de nutrition. #Afghanistan #Malnutrition #Unicef

Un estudio reciente publicado en Frontiers in Nutrition concluye que consumir batidos de frutas está asociado con mejores resultados de salud en comparación con el consumo de fruta entera y zumos, sugiriendo la necesidad de revisar las recomendaciones dietéticas y desaconsejar la equiparación entre zumos y fruta entera. #Nutrición #Salud #Frutas