By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on L’essentiel
A confrontation between MPs escalated into a fight in Armenia’s National Assembly after remarks by MP Taron Čahojan, a member of the ruling Civil Contract party, angered opposition leader Narek Karapetian. The speaker of parliament announced sanctions against those responsible for any assaults, reports 20 Minutes.
Self-proclaimed General Lassy Mbouity, leader of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Congo, threatens to seize several strategic positions after his alleged abduction and an assassination attempt. His party accuses Denis Sassou-N’Guesso’s government and calls for continued mobilisation, according to Taarifa.
🇨🇬 Republic of Congo · Source: Taarifa ·
La Liga president Javier Tebas met China’s ambassador to Spain after Kylian Mbappé’s remarks about Mao. The discussions aimed to preserve relations between the Spanish league, Chinese institutions and its commercial partners, according to La Liga.
🇪🇸 Spain · Source: The Ghana Report ·
Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp accuses Israel’s Arab parties of receiving funds from Qatar after their historic performance in the legislative elections. With more than 90% of votes counted, the lists could give the opposition a majority, reports L’essentiel, while Doha rejects the accusations.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: L’essentiel ·
The controversy surrounding Kylian Mbappé’s remarks about Mao Zedong continues to tarnish the image of Real Madrid and La Liga in China after brands ended contracts. Experts say the organisations will take time to restore their reputation, Vanguard reports.
🇨🇳 China · Source: Vanguard ·
Train collision kills 74 in SpainThe death toll from the collision between two high-speed trains in Spain has risen to 74, from 69 previously. The Railway Accident Investigation Commission of the Spanish Ministry of Transport announced the new toll on Thursday, according to AFP.
El Mansouri backs Morocco’s African projects at Russia-Africa summitMoroccan head of government Fatima Zahra El Mansouri presented several Moroccan initiatives to strengthen African integration at the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow. She notably cited the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project and access for Sahel countries to the Atlantic, according to her remarks at the plenary session.The week in Africa
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