By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Defimedia
Title: “Najib Razak leaves prison to serve sentence at home” Text: Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has left prison to serve the rest of his sentence at home, following a royal pardon. He will remain at his home until August 2028, once his fine has been paid, according to Defi Media.
Nearly 80 bodies were found under the rubble in Jabalia, where Palestinians held collective funerals on Saturday 14 November after Israeli strikes. The European Union also expressed concern over the worsening humanitarian crisis, particularly after floods, according to Defi Media.
🇵🇸 Palestine · Source: Defimedia ·
Title: "Russian document details three-year strategy in Africa" Text: A confidential document sets out the Russian diplomatic action plan in Africa for the next three years, despite investment delays and sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine. Moscow seeks to strengthen its influence on the continent, according to Jeune Afrique.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: Jeune Afrique ·
Benjamin Netanyahu continues to push for a national unity government with Gadi Eisenkot, which he presents as a condition for Israel’s security. Tasked with forming the cabinet, Eisenkot rejects the offer and accuses the outgoing prime minister of buying time, according to Al Jazeera.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Al Jazeera ·
Portugal suffered a heavy home defeat in their first match since Cristiano Ronaldo’s international retirement, according to Seneweb. The Portuguese lost 4-1 to Denmark in Braga, despite a strong tribute to the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in the stands and on the pitch.
🇵🇹 Portugal · Source: Seneweb ·
Macron says Le Pen would isolate France over UkraineAccording to his entourage quoted by BFMTV, Emmanuel Macron believes a decision by Marine Le Pen to cut all aid to Ukraine if she became president in 2027 would isolate France in Europe. The head of state stresses that most European funding goes to Kyiv and that French aid remains mainly operational.The week in Africa
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