By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
The Estonian government wrote to the International Ski Federation on 13 November 2026 to oppose Russian and Belarusian athletes taking part in competitions held on its territory. Tallinn joins Oslo, Helsinki and Ottawa, as the FIS has allowed these athletes to compete under neutral status since September.
Rebels from Joseph Kabila’s Front for the Refoundation of the Nation (FRN) took control of Nindja, one of the two chiefdoms in Kabare territory, South Kivu, on 13 November 2026. The advance opens the way towards Shabunda, where fighting between the FRN and the Congolese army has been drawing closer for several days, according to Actualite.cd.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: Actualité.cd ·
The FAA ordered on Friday 13 November 2026 that all flights in the United States be halted, citing exceptional circumstances and safety concerns. The decision, reported by Hapi Journal, followed communication problems affecting several air traffic control centres.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Hapi Journal ·
Louise Mushikiwabo, Secretary-General of the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie, considers a DR Congo withdrawal unlikely if she wins a new term. She recalls that Kinshasa has taken part in the electoral process since early 2026, according to an interview with Africa 24.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: The New Times (Rwanda) ·
The United States handed over a 1,000-metre precision firing range on 12 November 2026 to the International Academy for the Fight against Terrorism in Jacqueville, Ivory Coast. Funded by the US Department of War, the facility is intended to strengthen advanced training for African security forces, according to AIP.
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast · Source: 7info ·
Microsoft blames network change for global outageMicrosoft blames its global outage affecting Outlook, Teams and Copilot on a problem that occurred after a network change. The group says it has fixed the cause and is continuing to restore services, according to a Microsoft statement reported by Vanguard.
Barrow seeks third presidential term in GambiaGambian President Adama Barrow is seeking a third term in the presidential election, among the five candidates officially selected by the electoral commission. The selection follows the announcement of the approved candidates, according to France 24 Afrique.The week in Africa
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