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Egypt’s National Defence Council has pledged Saudi Arabia any necessary defensive support in response to Houthi attacks, provided Riyadh requests it. President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi has also asked Parliament to authorise possible military assistance, while the council announced that diplomatic efforts would continue, according to the Egyptian presidency, cited by Al Jazeera.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
Chelsea’s Argentine goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez says he hopes to return to football in a few weeks after jaw surgery. He was injured during the 2-0 win over Everton in the Premier League, and young goalkeeper Mike Penders is expected to replace him during his recovery, according to Aminiya.
Source: Aminiya
Celtiis Bénin has distributed bonuses and grants to clubs, national teams and the Benin Football Federation, including 20 million CFA francs for Sobemap and 10 million for Coton FC. The partnership signed in 2024 provides for a total commitment of 1.5 billion CFA francs over five years, according to the telecoms operator.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
Ghana’s fire service has stepped up safety inspections at shopping centres, radio stations and other public buildings in Sekondi-Takoradi ahead of the harmattan season. Regional commander Cecil Addo wants to check that facilities comply with regulations and limit fires during the dry season, 3news reports.
Source: 3news
Nsingizini Hotspurs beat Mbabane Highlanders 1-0 in the Eswatini league on Saturday, handing the club a second consecutive defeat. Quality Dlamini scored the only goal in the 41st minute, while president Shauwn Mkhize, absent from the stadium, was in China for professional reasons, reports the Times of Eswatini.
Source: Times of Eswatini
From Bamako, Senegalese singer Baaba Maal paid tribute to Youssou Ndour in a video shown at the Grand Bal de Bercy in Paris. The message, accompanied by guitar, was a notable moment of the evening, according to Seneweb.
Source: Seneweb
Morocco is mobilising €347.3 million for its national water policy support programme, funded by three €100 million loans and European and French grants. Planned over five years, the programme aims in particular to address water stress and the effects of climate change, according to Le Matin.
Source: Le Matin
Jean-Claude Katende, president of the African Association for Human Rights, is calling on the Congolese authorities to explain the Belgian investigation targeting associates of Félix Tshisekedi, suspected of money laundering. He also criticised the ban on contact between the Congolese presidency and the Belgian embassy, according to his reaction posted on X.
Source: Lepotentiel
Paris woke after urban violence that caused damage to several shops and public facilities, including burnt bicycles and smashed windows. The scenes add to the unrest and looting already reported in the French capital, according to AFP.
Source: Senenews
Malawian Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamveka says the country borrowed 24 trillion kwachas over the past five years. He defends continuing austerity measures and warns traders who are stockpiling maize, according to Malawivoice.
Source: Malawivoice
Khadija Dème, known to Senegalese audiences as Adja, moved from journalism and communications into acting, then entrepreneurship and production. Her career began after an audition for a Patisen advert, before her role in the series Adja produced by Marodi, reports Le Soleil.
Source: Kassataya
Ousmane Sonko’s proposals to establish inquiry committees into special funds still have to be ruled admissible by the National Assembly Bureau and receive the opinion of the Keeper of the Seals. They would cover appropriations for the Prime Minister’s Office and two institutions for the period 2012-2026, Senego reports.
Source: Senego
Former Ivorian minister Louis André Dacoury-Tabley died on 17 October 2026 in Abidjan after a long illness, a family source confirmed. Founder of the Gagnoa Peace and Development Contact Group, he worked to prevent crises and promote reconciliation after the post-election crisis, according to AIP.
Source: Aip
Thabang Mosiako won the men’s race in 30 minutes and 43 seconds, while Lesotho’s Neheng Khatala won the women’s race in 33 minutes and 40 seconds at the Johannesburg 10 km. The hilly Soweto and Nasrec course tested competitors, reports Businessday.
Source: Businessday
South African gospel singer Sipho “Big Fish” Makhabane was honoured after performing at the PMT Health Care Institution’s graduation ceremony in Namibia. Director Rutendo Zvidza praised him as a leading gospel figure and mentor, the Times of Eswatini reports.
Source: Times of Eswatini
French President Emmanuel Macron is due to address the French people at 8pm after violence during demonstrations against the rising cost of living led to 1,800 arrests. The French president is expected to discuss maintaining public order, after a crisis meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, reports Expresso das Ilhas.
Source: Expresso das Ilhas
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky praised European leaders as genuine leaders at a summit in Brussels. The stance comes as tensions with Donald Trump persist over the war and strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, reports Egypt Independent.
Source: Egypt Independent
Mamadou Kassé, a former official of the Alliance for the Republic, explains his departure through his convictions and his need for freedom, without revealing the precise reasons for his break. He nevertheless says that Macky Sall played a decisive role in his career, according to his interview on the programme Jury du Dimanche.
Source: Senenews
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