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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.
Source: Senego
The European Union plans €20 million in defence aid to support the Nigerian army in tackling insecurity, Defence Minister Christopher Musa announced. A European technical team is due in Abuja in November to prepare the implementation of the assistance, which is part of EU-Nigeria security cooperation.
Source: Pmnewsnigeria
Masked Israeli settlers beat Bernard Baudoux, the French mayor of Aulnoye-Aymeries, during a visit to Taybeh in the occupied West Bank. The attackers also targeted European diplomats and Catholic representatives; Israeli police have opened an investigation, AP reports.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
Congolese opposition figure Bernadette Tokwaulu Aena is proposing a pre-dialogue between the opposition and civil society to prevent clashes between Félix Tshisekedi and Joseph Kabila. She wants CENCO and the Church of Christ in Congo to facilitate the process before a formal political dialogue, Mediacongo reports.
Source: Mediacongo
The US ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, is calling for legal action against settlers involved in the assault of a photographer in the West Bank. He described the attack as “heinous terror” and adopted a firmer tone than Washington in an earlier statement, reports Le Monde.
Source: Le Monde
Tightrope artist Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga presented a circus arts performance on 17 October at Place de la Nation in N’Djamena. The show was organised as part of a partnership between the municipality of N’Djamena and the French Institute of Chad, according to Tchadinfos.
Source: Tchadinfos
Belgian MEPs Elio Di Rupo and Hilde Vautmans are calling on the European Union to impose targeted sanctions on Joseph Kabila and Rwandan officials accused of contributing to the destabilisation of DR Congo. Their statement refers to 18.5 million people needing humanitarian aid and up to 6.4 million displaced people, according to figures cited by the lawmakers.
Source: Beto
The Rally of Senegalese in Mauritania (RASEM), founded in April 2025, officially launched its activities in Nouakchott on 17 October 2026. Described as the first Senegalese association recognised by the Mauritanian state, it aims to organise support for the diaspora through awareness-raising and training, according to Initiativesnews.
Source: Initiativesnews
Suspended dust is expected to reduce visibility in six regions of Mali on 18 October 2026, while isolated thunderstorms are forecast, including in Bamako. The national agency MALI-METEO bulletin also predicts localised rain in several southern and central regions of the country.
Source: Mali Actu
Paris Saint-Germain beat Strasbourg 3-1 after falling behind, recording their fourth consecutive Ligue 1 victory and provisionally moving top. Lille were held to a 1-1 draw by Brest, leaving Paris ahead of their rivals on goal difference, according to Agence France-Presse.
Source: Seneweb
Gambian striker Abdoulie Ceesay scored his second consecutive goal for FC St. Pauli in their 1-1 draw against Hannover in the German second division. He has scored four goals in six league appearances this season, reports Gambiana.
Source: Gambiana
Burkina Faso has launched the NEKRE Pact, an initiative to reform the education system covering access to education, learning conditions, curricula and teacher training. The scheme sets seven priorities, including promoting national languages, digital technology and data-based governance, according to the head of state's message delivered by the Prime Minister.
Source: Lefaso
Burkina Faso suspended beauty pageants from 8 June 2026 and banned their resumption before new regulations are adopted. The presidency meanwhile organised HAKILI Mousso, a science competition involving 84 female high-school graduates, 15 of whom were recognised on 19 September, La Nouvelle Tribune reports.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
Mamour Diop, a senior member of the KIIRAAY les patriotes républicains party, has announced his support for Serigne Cheikh Ibrahima Diallo’s candidacy for the municipality of Kaolack. He supports a project to turn the city into an economic, industrial and commercial metropolis, according to Senego.
Source: Senego
Morocco's women beat New Zealand 4-0 in their opening match of the Under-17 Women's World Cup, thanks to four goals scored after half-time. Morocco share the lead in Group A with Germany, whom they will face on Tuesday 20 October, according to the match report.
Source: Beninwebtv
Guinea's National Assembly issued around 20 recommendations on financing the 148.860-kilometre Labé-Tougué road, the Banti-Koubia branch road and a 200-metre bridge over the Bafing. The project is to last 36 months and be carried out by Compagnie Sahélienne d’Entreprise, according to the parliamentary report.
Source: Mosaiqueguinee
Helen Zille, the Democratic Alliance candidate for Johannesburg mayor, has concluded her election campaign by defending a digital strategy focused on the city’s problems and their solutions. She explained this approach in an interview, after a campaign marked by stunts around infrastructure failures, TimesLIVE reports.
Source: TimesLIVE
Nigerian striker Akor Adams scored in the 49th minute to give Venezia a 1-0 victory over Naples in Serie A. The Venetian club, promoted this season, took its first points after six defeats; goalkeeper Filip Stankovic notably saved a penalty from Kevin De Bruyne, reports Beninwebtv.
Source: Beninwebtv
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