By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africanews
The 30th Ibero-American summit opened in Madrid, attended by kings, presidents and diplomats. The meeting focuses on strengthening ties between Europe and Latin America, reports Africanews.
Seven migrants died during a crossing by inflatable boat to the Canary Islands, Le Monde reports. The Spanish archipelago is one of the main entry points to Europe for people fleeing poverty, conflict or persecution.
🇪🇸 Spain · Source: Le Monde ·
More than 10 US military transport aircraft landed in southern Israel within a week, notably at the Nevatim and Ovda bases. Their cargo was reportedly linked to reinforcing regional air defences, an unconfirmed hypothesis, the Times of Israel reports.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Brent crude fell 8.9% to $94.29 a barrel, while US crude declined 7.8% after the Republican defeat in the midterm elections. Investors hope for a de-escalation in the war between the United States and Iran while monitoring decisions in Washington, reports Business Day.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Business Day (South Africa) ·
After the Democrats' victory in both chambers of the US Congress, Donald Trump described his veto power as the “ultimate weapon”. The US president nevertheless said he was ready to work with the Democrats and blamed the Republican defeat on the candidates' lack of popularity, L’essentiel reports, citing Politico.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: L’essentiel ·
Trump considers replacing Pete Hegseth at PentagonDonald Trump has asked several advisers whether he should keep Pete Hegseth as US defence secretary after the Republican defeat in the midterm elections. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is among the possible successors, while Trump publicly says he has confidence in Hegseth, according to the Wall Street Journal.The week in Africa
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