By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
Illustrative image · RDNE Stock project · Pexels · Licence PexelsThe Kébémer area, in northern Senegal, has recorded 548 people affected since 30 October 2026 by abdominal pain, vomiting and diarrhoea. The origin of the acute illness remains undetermined, according to RFI.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: SeneNews ·
S. F. Guèye, 19, was arrested on 31 October 2026 in Pikine after a complaint over the alleged theft of 300,000 CFA francs from A. Sarr's home. The suspect admits to a theft but says the amount was 20,000 CFA francs, according to Seneweb.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Seneweb ·
An attack attributed to the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) killed at least 37 civilians on Thursday 5 November in North Kivu, about 60 kilometres west of Beni. The Congolese army, the FARDC in North Kivu, attributed the massacre to the Islamic State-affiliated group, according to RFI.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: RFI ·
A disturbed area north-east of Madagascar, accompanied by winds of 45 km/h, could strengthen into a tropical storm and reach the coast of the SAVA region on Sunday. The SAVA and DIANA regions must also contend with heavy rain and high swells, according to Météo Madagascar.
🇲🇬 Madagascar · Source: Midi Madagasikara ·
Senegal and Spain strengthen security cooperation against irregular migrationSenegal and Spain are strengthening operational and security cooperation against irregular migration, during talks in Dakar between their interior ministers. The Spanish visit is part of the bilateral migration partnership and includes a stop linked to the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, according to SeneNews.
Ghana plans 100 ambulances and expands four emergency unitsPresident John Dramani Mahama announced the expansion of emergency units at four major Ghanaian hospitals and the acquisition of 100 ambulances. Work is due to begin in 2027, while the military critical care hospital is now admitting civilians, according to 3News.The week in Africa
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