By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Vanguard
FIFA president Gianni Infantino says he has the support of the vast majority of member associations to seek a fourth term. The Asian Football Confederation has officially backed him, strengthening his position ahead of the election scheduled for March, according to a statement reported by the BBC.
Vladimir Putin says Ukrainian territories occupied by Russia belong to “historical Russia” and rejects the idea of a territorial loss for Moscow. The Russian president made the remarks in response to questions from journalist Pavel Zarubin, according to the interview broadcast by the Russian presidency.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Zambianobserver ·
The attack described as a racist terrorist attack in Yvelines left six victims, including one man killed and a 12-year-old girl seriously injured. Emmanuel Macron called for unity in Trappes and praised the police response, according to a statement reported by Bamada.net.
🇫🇷 France · Source: Bamada.net ·
Emmanuel Macron has cancelled his planned trip to Abuja and Dakar on 30 and 31 October, amid a mobilisation of secondary-school pupils in France. The trip would have been his first official visit to Senegal since Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s election, according to Jeune Afrique.
🇫🇷 France · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Vladimir Putin says Russia is ready to resume negotiations with Ukraine and the United States, with the aim of reaching a final agreement. The Russian president referred to security guarantees for both countries, according to remarks reported by Le Monde.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Le Monde ·
Three booby-trapped cylinders found at suspect’s home in FranceThree gas cylinders fitted with a timer were found in the flat of the suspect in the racist shooting that left one person dead and five injured in Yvelines, France. An automatic weapon was also found in his car, France 24 reports, as the investigation continues.The week in Africa
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