By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Pope Leo XIV, a US citizen, voted by post in Illinois in the 2026 midterm elections, a first for a pontiff. His participation could draw criticism because of his strained relations with Donald Trump, reports Le Monde.
Russia has presented a draft resolution to the UN Security Council extending MINURSO’s mandate until 31 October 2027, without changing its powers. The text was put to a vote alongside the US draft, amid Algerian approaches to Moscow, Yabiladi reports.
🇲🇦 Morocco · Source: Yabiladi ·
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a moratorium on data centres, whose water and electricity consumption is prompting growing opposition. This backlash linked to the development of artificial intelligence is weighing on the US midterm election campaign, without yet taking hold everywhere, Le Monde reports.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Le Monde ·
The Israeli government has asked Washington for permission to strike Iranian energy facilities, which have so far been spared, according to Israeli public broadcaster Kan. The request comes as the United States and Israel consider new military options after the US midterm elections, the Israeli media outlet reports.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Zambian Observer ·
Donald Trump’s administration does not plan to support Flávio Bolsonaro’s bid to lead Brazil, despite his arrival in the United States, US officials cited by Reuters report. The position could avert another diplomatic crisis with Brasília, while the former president Jair Bolsonaro’s son is losing political influence among Brazilian conservatives in exile.
🇧🇷 Brazil · Source: TimesLIVE ·
Arsenal: Arteta demands same standards for Max Dowman after three-match banArsenal manager Mikel Arteta reminded 16-year-old Max Dowman that he must meet the same standards as the other first-team players after his dismissal against Fleetwood Town. The youngster received a three-match ban, and Arteta said he had spoken to him without their relationship being affected, Punch reports.
Nigeria: two witnesses identify five suspects in abduction of 20 young peopleThe bus driver and another witness identified five men on trial for abducting 20 prospective members of the national youth service in Imo State. Their testimonies were presented on Friday before the State High Court as the trial resumed, ThisDay reports.The week in Africa
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