By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africanews
The president of the International Criminal Court calls on the UN to respond to US threats against the court. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Washington would ban all transactions with the ICC to reduce its resources and limit its action, according to Africanews.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed that Washington would continue defence cooperation with Saudi Arabia and protect shipping and energy flows in the Gulf. President Donald Trump will decide on any further operations against the Houthis, while US Central Command continues its efforts in the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reported.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · Source: La Presse de Tunisie ·
The African Union and the Federation of African Journalists are calling for media professionals to be able to work without violence or reprisals. They pay tribute to journalists killed, injured, detained, threatened or forced into exile and call for crimes against them to be investigated, according to Folha 8.
🌍 World · Source: Jornal F8 ·
The powerful El Niño episode is bringing torrential rain to India and Nepal, while drought is affecting Bolivia, where more than 75,000 cattle have died and 78,000 families are affected. Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday to mobilise resources, according to a government assessment reported by AFP.
🇧🇴 Bolivia · Source: Vanguard ·
US envoy Steve Witkoff announces talks between Moscow and Kyiv on 10 and 11 November in Abu Dhabi, mediated by Washington. The discussions are due to address post-war security, de-escalation and humanitarian aid, according to Le Monde, which also reports that at least 26 people were killed in Russian bombings in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Le Monde ·
Four civilians killed in fighting in MasisiFighting pits Front for the Refoundation of the Nation fighters against the DRC’s armed forces, backed by the Wazalendo, in Mahanga and Kazinga, Masisi. FRN spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka reports four civilians killed and 10 injured, while local sources report heavy explosions.The week in Africa
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