By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on La Lettre
Alexandre Saubot, who was due to leave France industrie in November after three two-year terms, is set to stay for at least one more year. According to La Lettre, the industrialists' lobby thus wants to avoid a change of leadership during the presidential election.
The deputy ambassadors of the EU’s 27 member states (Coreper I) are due to debate on Wednesday 11 November in Brussels the creation of a "Made in Europe" scope dedicated to the car industry, within the framework of the industrial accelerator, according to La Lettre.
🇧🇪 Belgium · Source: La Lettre ·
Mauritian Prime Minister Navin Ramgoolam is due to meet French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday 10 November at 2.30 pm at the Élysée Palace, on the sidelines of the Paris Peace Forum. According to Defi Media, the two leaders are to review the results of their cooperation.
🇫🇷 France · Source: Defimedia ·
Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson Becker wants to remain at Liverpool beyond the end of the season, when his current contract expires. He says his agent is already discussing an extension with the club, while he is still targeting trophies and the highest level, according to the BBC.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Source: Ghanaian Chronicle ·
COP31 runs from 9 to 20 November 2026 in Antalya, Turkey, with the aim of moving from commitments to effective implementation. According to the Turkish presidency, backed by Australia, climate finance tops the negotiations, with developing countries calling for developed countries to honour their commitments.
🇹🇷 Türkiye · Source: Sidwaya ·
Global fossil fuel emissions set for first fall since CovidGlobal emissions from fossil fuels are expected to fall by 0.4% in 2026, the first decline since the Covid pandemic, according to researchers. This drop, driven by renewable energy and the oil price shock linked to the war in Iran, could be only temporary, they warned.
US congressman urges Trump to reverse South Africa’s removal from AGOAUS Representative Jonathan Jackson calls on the Trump administration to reverse its decision to remove South Africa from AGOA, which he considers a setback for relations between the United States and Africa. The removal, scheduled for 1 January 2027, follows an annual review of eligible countries; according to Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, Pretoria allegedly has practices incompatible with the programme, according to IOL.The week in Africa
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