By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
The verdict in the trial of seven healthcare professionals over Diego Maradona’s death is expected on 22 December, after around 50 hearings and six months of proceedings. Prosecutors have sought prison sentences of between four and 12 years for six defendants in the case concerning the care provided to the Argentine footballer at home, who died in November 2020, Le Monde reports.
Three people kidnapped by an armed group in the south-east of the Central African Republic have been freed after ten months in captivity. The sub-prefect of Bambouti and two agents of the National Elections Authority were transferred to Bangui on Thursday, France 24 reports.
🇨🇫 Central African Republic · Source: France 24 ·
A rumour portrayed former Senegalese president Macky Sall as a candidate to lead the International Organisation of La Francophonie, four days after he withdrew from the race for UN secretary-general. The candidacy was quickly denied, Senenews reports.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Senenews ·
Russia fired at least 21 ballistic missiles at Kyiv, while Ukraine launched 630 drones towards Moscow, according to the authorities of both countries. Despite the attacks, Moscow and Kyiv are considering resuming talks in November, after exchanges of soldiers’ remains, reports Sowetan.
🌍 World · Source: Sowetan ·
The Colombian president announced the death of nine members of the National Liberation Army (ELN) in a bombardment in Colombia. It was the second strike against the group since Abelardo de la Espriella came to power in early August; the air attacks have killed more than 50 people, including at least seven minors, Le Monde reports.
🌍 World · Source: Le Monde ·
Putin favours a peace deal over a short truceVladimir Putin says Russia is willing to resume negotiations with Ukraine and the United States to reach a definitive peace agreement, rather than a temporary ceasefire. The discussions would address security guarantees for both countries, according to remarks reported by 7sur7.
Eswatini minister Maseko urges voters to register in their home chiefdomsEswatini’s Minister of Public Service, Mabulala Maseko, is urging voters to register in their home chiefdoms so they can choose representatives who understand their community’s needs. He spoke in Mbabane during a registration drive by the electoral commission ahead of the 2028 national elections, the Times of Eswatini reports.The week in Africa
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