By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has acknowledged the student movement's victory in the snap legislative elections. The acknowledgement comes after two years of student-led protests, Le Monde reports.
Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô says the executive could use its constitutional powers if the political deadlock continues, while favouring dialogue with Pastef. The Constitution allows the National Assembly to be dissolved after consultation with the prime minister and its speaker, but not during the first two years of the parliamentary term, Senenews reports.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Senego ·
CNews and FranceInfo broadcast footage of demonstrations in Tirana as if it showed scenes filmed in Paris. The two French channels acknowledged a control-room error and apologised, L’essentiel reports.
🇫🇷 France · Source: L’essentiel ·
US President Donald Trump voted early in Florida, ten days before the midterm elections. He is also continuing his attacks on the Democrats and questioning the reliability of the election, reports Le Monde.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Le Monde ·
The Israeli army has displaced around 2,000 Palestinians in the West Bank after two soldiers were killed in an attack near Hebron. Israel also plans to seal off the territory on Tuesday, Le Monde reports.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Le Monde ·
Houses marked for demolition in Cotonou, Ouidah and Sèmè-PodjiHouses located in basins or water-drainage areas have been marked for demolition in Cotonou, Ouidah and Sèmè-Podji, Benin. Benin’s director general of urban development, Ghislain Hounnou, announced formal notices and a deadline for residents of occupied homes, according to an investigation by 24 Heures au Bénin.The week in Africa
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