By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
Prince Harry and Meghan have arrived in Brussels for a European Parliament event on protecting children from online dangers. It is their first joint public appearance abroad since returning to Britain.
Hlelolwenkhosi Nsibandze, 15, will become the first child representative from Eswatini at a UN climate conference, COP31 in Türkiye. On his departure, Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla hailed a historic step, according to Times of Eswatini.
🇸🇿 Eswatini · Source: Times of Eswatini ·
An Arabic 185-page guide on violence against children has been developed with more than 20 regional and international experts, including Moroccan specialists. Presented in Sharjah, it covers 17 topics and notably recommends terminology focused on the exploitation suffered by children, according to Le Matin.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Le Matin ·
Harry Kane, crowned Ballon d’Or winner on 26 October 2026, is not in the FIFPRO World 11, a first for a Ballon d’Or winner in the same year. The vote involved more than 19,800 footballers from 73 countries. Erling Haaland edged him with 28.4% of votes to 27.6%, and Mbappé, Messi and Lamine Yamal are included, according to 24 Heure Info.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Source: 24 Heure Info ·
Trinidad and Tobago justice system decriminalises homosexualityTrinidad and Tobago’s justice system has decriminalised homosexuality, ending sentences of up to five years for “sodomy” and two years for “gross indecency”. The decision changes the criminal framework applicable to same-sex relations in the Caribbean state, according to Le Monde.
Miangaly Choir receives US award in MadagascarThe Miangaly Choir received the Really Spicy Opera Company’s stage award, along with sound recording and video equipment and financial support. The US company has been following the vocal ensemble for more than three years, according to L’Express de Madagascar.The week in Africa
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