By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Africa Intelligence
Emmanuel Macron wants to lay the groundwork for reconciliation between Paris and Algiers before the end of his term, as Franco-Algerian relations remain tense. The French president’s initiative comes as his departure from the Élysée approaches, according to Africa Intelligence.
Donald Trump threatened Iran with massive retaliation if a senior US official were killed, saying the country “would not exist for very long”. The threat came on 12 November 2026 as Washington and Tehran remain engaged in an open conflict, according to Salem News Channel.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Donald Trump said on Thursday that he would “certainly consider” military intervention in Cuba and wants to “settle the Cuba issue” before the end of his term in 2029. It is the first time he has set a timeline, according to Politico, cited by Al Jazeera.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Al Jazeera ·
Germany’s ambassador to The Gambia, Klaus Botzet, calls for a fair presidential election in line with the law. He also highlighted the importance of relations between Berlin and Banjul at a reception held on Tuesday for German Unity Day, according to The Point.
🇬🇲 Gambia · Source: The Point ·
Britain’s new envoy to Zimbabwe, Gill Lever, says relations between Harare and London are entering a new phase based on mutual respect and direct dialogue. She referred to closer ties during a bilateral meeting in Harare, according to Daily News.
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe · Source: Daily News (Zimbabwe) ·
At COP31, Tebboune says climate change is hitting Algeria’s water securityAt COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune said climate change is affecting Algeria’s water and food security, amid desertification, recurrent droughts and expanding forest fires. His address was read by Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb, according to TSA.
Seven militia leaders sentenced to death in TripoliThe Tripoli prosecutor sentenced a former armed-group commander and six deputies to death for their involvement in two murders and kidnappings committed in 2016. The 11 November decision is a first in Tripoli against members of armed groups, according to the Libyan prosecutor’s office.The week in Africa
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