By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Dakaractu
Emmanuel Macron condemned the violence committed during demonstrations in France and announced that those responsible would be prosecuted and punished. The president also expressed his support for the security forces and called for unity in a message published on his official page.
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Emmanuel Macron condemned violence that occurred on the sidelines of demonstrations held on 17 October in several French cities and promised prosecutions against those allegedly responsible. The movement, initially linked to funding for education, has expanded to other demands; the French president published his reaction on Facebook, according to Africaguinée.
🌍 World · Source: Africaguinée ·
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu condemned fires, looting and attacks in several cities, saying no one could impose their political agenda through violence. He promised arrests and prosecutions and said the government would continue examining the “rioters pay” bill, according to his remarks.
🌍 World · Source: Bamada.net ·
Juan Branco welcomed Macky Sall’s withdrawal from his candidacy for UN secretary-general, announced on 17 October 2026. The French-Spanish lawyer posted the reaction on Facebook, also sending a message to the Senegalese people.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Senego ·
Donald Trump says neither he nor Elon Musk restricted the Ukrainian army’s access to Starlink’s military capabilities and insists Washington imposed no limits on Starshield, SpaceX’s system. The US president spoke days after calling for Volodymyr Zelensky’s departure, while the European Union reaffirmed its support for Ukraine, according to La Presse.
🌍 World · Source: Lapresse ·
Fire at Canadian military base leaves people deadAn incident followed by a fire at the Wainwright military base in Alberta left people dead and injured, Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty announced. The fire spread beyond the base and mobilised firefighters from several jurisdictions; Canadian authorities said the situation remained under surveillance, according to AFP.
Constitutional Court reinstates candidate lists for South African electionsSouth Africa’s Constitutional Court has authorised the ANC and other parties to submit their rejected candidate lists for the 4 November municipal elections. The decision reinstates candidates in six municipalities, a measure welcomed by United Democratic Movement leader Bantu Holomisa, according to SABC News.The week in Africa
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