By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has announced consultations on a plan to disarm Palestinian factions and centralise camp management. The government thereby seeks to strengthen its authority over these sites, according to Le Monde.
Niger’s prime minister has arrived in Benghazi, Libya, for an official visit focused on strengthening bilateral relations. He is accompanied by the chief of staff and several Nigerien military officials, according to a message posted by the prime minister on Facebook and reported by Burkina24.
🇳🇪 Niger · Source: Burkina 24 ·
Nigerien Prime Minister Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine met Osama Hammad, head of eastern Libya’s government, in Benghazi to discuss border security and combating trafficking. The Nigerien delegation included army chief of staff Mamane Sani Kiaou, and talks focused on coordination with eastern Libyan authorities, according to official statements.
🇱🇾 Libya · Source: Alwihda Info ·
After Israel’s legislative elections, Gadi Eisenkot wants to use the 67 MPs opposed to the government to force an inquiry commission into the events of 7 October. The Yashar leader also wants to put universal conscription on the parliamentary agenda, according to RFI.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: RFI ·
The Congolese National Police arrested more than 500 people in Kambove, Haut-Katanga, and seized around 30 firearms and ammunition in Lubumbashi. The operation aims to restore state authority at a mining site and dismantle suspected networks of bandits, according to provincial police authorities.
🇨🇩 DR Congo · Source: Kivu Morning Post ·
Russia denies using chemical weapons in UkraineRussia rejects Ukrainian accusations that its forces used chemical substances against Ukrainian soldiers, after figures cited 14,009 incidents since February 2023. The Russian embassy in Nigeria disputes the data and points to inconsistencies, Leadership reports.
Gambia Labour Party joins National Democratic Party allianceThe Gambia Labour Party has joined the alliance led by the National Democratic Party, which now comprises four parties ahead of the 5 December presidential election. The coalition is led by candidate Kebba Madi Bojang and aims to unite the opposition, Kerr Fatou reports.The week in Africa
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