By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Iranian attacks on ships have intensified and spread across the Persian Gulf after a relative lull over the summer. According to Le Monde, the shift may be linked to Tehran’s political calculations in its dealings with Washington ahead of the US midterm elections on 3 November.
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Oil prices fell after the United States suspended sanctions targeting Russia, with Brent losing 1.77% to $107.92 a barrel. Washington also expects Russian diesel exports to reach 2.3 million barrels this month and then 7.6 million a month, according to Reuters.
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) has 35% of voting intentions in Johannesburg, compared with 21.8% for the African National Congress, according to an eNCA/MarkData poll. The results point to another hung municipal council after the local elections, reports TimesLIVE.
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Emmanuel Macron promises full transparency over the security forces’ response to protests that turned violent in France, according to France 24. The president spoke after criticism of police preparations, amid violence and arrests already reported by the media.
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Mauritian schools reopened on 19 October after closing amid unrest and vandalism. Grades 4 and 5 and NCE examinations have been rescheduled, while new dates for the cancelled SC and HSC exams are still being discussed with Cambridge, according to Defimedia.
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La Liga: Mourinho tells Yan Diomandé to improve his finishing at Real MadridJosé Mourinho, Real Madrid manager, believes Ivorian winger Yan Diomandé must improve his finishing to fulfil his potential. After Sunday’s win over Sevilla, he praised his movement but urged the 19-year-old to manage his final actions better, according to Punch, citing Fabrizio Romano.
Interpol president Lucas Philippe visits CameroonInterpol president, Inspector General Lucas Philippe, travelled to Cameroon for a visit focused on police cooperation, reports Actu Cameroun. The trip is taking place in Yaoundé this week, but the reported details provide no information on the discussions or decisions taken.The week in Africa
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