By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Jordanian authorities have arrested three men after an attack on a church that killed nine people during a funeral procession in Hammoud, in the west of the country. Injured in an exchange of fire with security forces, the suspects are due to appear before the courts, according to France 24.
Jordanian authorities have arrested three suspects after an armed attack targeting an Orthodox church in Hammoud, in southern Jordan. The death toll announced by the authorities stands at nine; the attack took place on Friday, according to Le Monde.
🇯🇴 Jordan · Source: Le Monde ·
South Africa has offered its condolences after an attack on the Greek Orthodox St George’s Church in Jordan left nine people dead and about 40 injured. South African minister Ronald Lamola condemned the shooting of civilians in a place of worship, according to the South African government.
🇯🇴 Jordan · Source: Maroelamedia ·
Djibouti condemned the attack on a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate that left several people dead and injured. The Djiboutian government expressed solidarity with the Jordanian authorities and offered condolences to the victims’ families, according to the Djibouti Information Agency.
🇯🇴 Jordan · Source: Adi ·
At least 1,300 people were arrested during protests held on Saturday in France against the rising cost of living. Clashes also left 50 police officers and three protesters injured, according to the French Interior Ministry, cited by France 24.
🇫🇷 France · Source: France 24 ·
Real Madrid players expect Mbappé to win the 2026 Ballon d’OrReal Madrid players expect their French striker Kylian Mbappé to win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. Their belief is said to have strengthened after his brace in the 2-1 La Liga win over Barcelona, The Athletic reports, according to the Daily Post.The week in Africa
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