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Mauro Bajder criticized that Meza played as a winger in 2026: he described the decision as indefensible, characterized it as a historical malpractice, and argued that it deserved common prison. He added that he found it hard to recall a similar case. #Fútbol #Deportes #Polémica (translated)

FC Barcelona faces a defensive crisis ahead of its next challenge against PSG, having lost Eric García and Koundé to injuries, just as the team seeks to stand out in Europe after setting a record of victories under the management of Hansi Flick. #FCBarcelona #Defensa #ChampionsLeague (translated)

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 18 OCTOBER 2026 Key news of past 24 hours 1. Kenya — Ebola infections rise to seven Importance: 10/10. Four additional Bundibugyo Ebola cases were confirmed, including three health workers. All four were already quarantined; officials said there was no evidence of uncontrolled community transmission. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenya-confirms-four-new-ebola-cases-bringing-total-number-seven-2026-10-17/ 2. Tunisia — Large protest against President Kais Saied Thousands demonstrated in Tunis over economic conditions, public services and political freedoms. Supporters and critics differ sharply on the president's record. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/tunisians-stage-biggest-protest-years-against-president-saied-2026-10-17/ 3. Somalia — Rival forces take positions in Bay region Local reporting described territorial advances by forces loyal to former South West State leader Laftagareen, raising concerns about instability and civilian movement. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.hiiraan.net/news4/2026/Oct/206547/forces_loyal_to_laftagareen_seize_several_districts_and_strategic_areas_in_bay_region.aspx 4. DR Congo — Ebola vaccination for frontline workers Importance: 10/10. Healthcare workers in Beni began receiving Ervebo under an emergency programme. Its effectiveness against the outbreak's Bundibugyo strain remains unproven. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/frontline-workers-in-drc-receive-ervebo-vaccine-amid-growing-ebola-outbreak/ 5. Egypt — Sisi says he intends to leave office in 2030 President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi said he intends to leave office when his current term ends and not seek a constitutional extension. No detailed transition arrangements were announced. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/egypts-president-sisi-will-step-down-when-term-expires-in-2030/ 6. Senegal — Macky Sall withdraws from UN leadership race Former president Macky Sall withdrew his candidacy for UN secretary-general amid Security Council consultations on a successor to António Guterres. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/senegals-macky-sall-withdraws-from-race-for-un-top-job/ 7. Ethiopia — Former Tigray fighters register for reintegration Importance: 9/10. Former combatants in Mekelle began registering for civilian reintegration under a fragile post-conflict process. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/ex-fighters-in-ethiopias-tigray-region-register-for-reintegration-programme/ 8. Morocco — First woman-led government appointed King Mohammed VI formally appointed a new cabinet led by Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, following parliamentary elections. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/17/moroccos-king-mohammed-vi-formally-appoints-first-woman-led-government/ 9. Somalia — President visits Turkish offshore drilling vessel Importance: 8/10. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visited the Çağrı Bey drillship as exploration at the Curad-1 offshore well continued. No commercial discovery was announced. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.hiiraan.net/news4/2026/Oct/206548/somali_president_visits_turkish_drillship_as_offshore_oil_exploration_advances.aspx 10. African economies — Debt and declining development aid Importance: 9/10. IMF–World Bank discussions highlighted rising debt costs, lower official development assistance and pressure to find sustainable financing models. SOURCE (DIRECT ARTICLE URL): https://www.reuters.com/world/high-debt-growing-strains-put-focus-need-new-development-approaches-2026-10-17/ #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDaily #TopNewsOfAfrica #Tunisia #KaisSaied #TunisiaProtests #PoliticalProtests #Democracy #PoliticalFreedoms #Ethiopia #Tigray #Peacebuilding #Disarmament #Demobilization #Reintegration #Somalia #BayRegion #SomaliaSecurity #HornOfAfrica #Kenya #EbolaOutbreak #PublicHealth #DRCongo #Egypt #Senegal #Morocco #AfricanEconomy #DevelopmentFinance #wrldorg

Mikky Keetels has set her personal record during the Amsterdam marathon, but despite her impressive performances, the Olympic dream for Los Angeles 2028 remains a challenge due to the strict limits that need to be met. #MikkyKeetels #MarathonAmsterdam #OlympischeSpelen2028 (translated)

After the heavy Amsterdam Marathon, where Mikky Keetels improved her personal record but missed her goal of a time under 2.30 hours, she shared emotional moments on Instagram, in which she speaks about the sacrifices she has made and her ambition to go to the Olympic Games in 2028. #AmsterdamMarathon #MikkyKeetels #Hardlopen (translated)

Carlos Bolsonaro stated that if Roberta Luchsinger's statements in an interview about Lula, Lulinha, and an organization had been directed at Jair Bolsonaro or any of his sons, the Federal Police of the president of South Sudan and the people he referred to as "gods of democracy" would have already opened investigations, concluded trials, and quickly imposed sentences. He said that in the mentioned case, these actions seemed to be justified in the name of democracy, electoral integrity, and the independence of the Powers, but he added that in his assessment, this should not be accepted. #Lula #Democracia #Justiça (translated)

Marc Vanguard published a first provisional report on the riots and looting of October 17. He estimated that in just a few hours, France experienced the equivalent of several days of riots. He reported 1,800 arrests, including 855 in Paris, and stated that the previous record was 1,700 during the fourth act of the Yellow Vests. He also reported that more than 500 police officers, gendarmes, and firefighters were injured, a toll he presented as provisional and likely unprecedented. In comparison, he wrote, 800 police officers were injured during the riots related to Nahel, but over a period of eight days. According to his report, 1,500 businesses were attacked, looted, or destroyed. He called this figure a record, comparing it to the approximately 200 businesses targeted during the worst day of the Yellow Vests and the thousand recorded during the riots related to Nahel, again over eight days. Marc Vanguard also reported at least seven attacked town halls in Limoges, Marseille, Lille, Angers, Nantes, Caen, and Grenoble. He stated that no major historical public building was destroyed in May 1968 and mentioned the partial burning of the ground floor of the Paris Stock Exchange. Citing the Federation of Trade and Distribution, he estimated the damages at several hundred thousand euros. He finally noted that one-third of the people arrested in Paris were minors and specified that he would follow updates on this provisional report. #Émeutes #France #Actualités (translated)