By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
More than 1,400 Africans have been recruited to fight alongside Russia in Ukraine since 2023, according to a new report cited by France 24. The programme also highlights growing opposition in Cape Town to South Africa’s digital gateway strategy and the Abéché arts festival in Chad.
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The war in Ukraine is mobilizing the Russian army, which has recruited around 3,000 Africans, among others.
13 NovFinland detects strike on Russian warship in Baltic
12 NovEuropean representatives to join next Ukraine-Russia talks
12 NovPutin demands Ukrainian state border in talks with Witkoff and KushnerThe defence committee of Tunisian journalist Mohamed Yousfi says the outline and report of his thesis on Mohamed Charfi have been held at Mornaguia prison since 13 October 2026. He risks missing the 25 November deadline for his tenure application. According to his lawyers, the General Directorate of Prisons reportedly agreed in principle to the transfer, but the process remains blocked.
🇹🇳 Tunisia · Source: Business News ·
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 ·
Eswatini Trade Minister Manqoba Khumalo rejects allegations of xenophobia over business inspections launched on 5 May 2026. Of 3,226 businesses inspected, 69.4% were non-compliant, according to a ministry statement cited by the Times of Eswatini.
🇸🇿 Eswatini · Source: Times of Eswatini ·
Maximum temperatures are expected to reach 26 to 31°C in Tunisia on Wednesday 11 November 2026, according to the National Institute of Meteorology. Skies will be partly cloudy, with relatively strong winds on the east coast and slight to moderate seas, reports Business News.
🇹🇳 Tunisia · Source: Business News ·
Tunisia completes 52-metre military vesselTunisia has completed construction of the 52-metre military vessel Kairouan, according to Samia Souissi, rapporteur of the relevant committee of the National Council of Regions and Districts. Developing Tunisia’s military industry should also strengthen research, diversify partnerships and further open the sector to private firms.
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.The week in Africa
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