By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bénin Web TV
Three Colombian soldiers were killed in a drone attack on a military base in Santa Rosa del Sur, in a region contested by several armed groups. The Defensoría del Pueblo warns of the worsening humanitarian situation, according to Bénin Web TV.
The Saudi-led military coalition says it intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Riyadh on 8 November, following an early warning alert. Buildings were reportedly hit by debris from the interception, according to Saudi authorities and the coalition.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
The Turkish Parliament approved by 279 votes to 119 the law implementing a defence pact with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. The agreement provides for mutual assistance in the event of an armed attack against the sovereignty or territorial integrity of any of the three countries, according to Caasimada.
🇹🇷 Türkiye · Source: Caasimada Online ·
The Paraguayan central bank announces refunds for 1.2 million Ueno Bank customers after the institution was taken over over solvency difficulties. The measure comes as nearly three million customers have lost access to their savings or bank card, according to Bénin Web TV.
🇵🇾 Paraguay · Source: Bénin Web TV ·
Five Palestinians, including a woman and a 12-year-old child, have been killed in Gaza since Thursday in Israeli strikes and gunfire, according to local sources cited by the Palestinian agency Wafa. The victims were recorded in Gaza, Deir al-Balah, Nusseirat, Al-Bureij and Jabalia, with several wounded, including one in serious condition.
🇵🇸 Palestine · Source: La Presse de Tunisie ·
New Zealand has no clear winner ahead of 27 NovemberNew Zealand’s general election has produced no clear winner, with Christopher Luxon’s National Party leading with 42 seats. The caretaker government will remain in place until the final results are declared on 27 November, according to IOL.The week in Africa
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