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The Malindza refugee reception centre in Mpaka, Eswatini, recorded 18 arrivals of foreign nationals in two weeks. Nearly 100 people are said to have reached the centre over the past six months, according to a source familiar with its operations cited by the Times of Eswatini.
Source: Times of Eswatini
National MP Arsène Mwaka, elected in Beni, called on the Congolese population to support initiatives aimed at defeating the rebellion and restoring security. He also urged former president Joseph Kabila to contribute to peace and asked the international community to condemn his position, according to MediaCongo.
Source: Mediacongo
Constantin Grund, representative of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, believes Joseph Kabila is relying on the AFC/M23 to try to return to politics after launching the Front for the Refoundation of the Nation. He says the initiative rules out any prospect of dialogue with Félix Tshisekedi’s government and serves Rwanda’s interests, but a rebel march on Kinshasa remains unlikely.
Source: Mediacongo
Houthi strikes targeted the area around Aden airport in Yemen amid an escalation with Saudi Arabia. Iran rejects Riyadh’s accusations that it bears responsibility for the attacks, reports Le Monde.
Source: Le Monde
Senegalese defender Malang Sarr describes his successful integration after his first cap against Ethiopia on 29 September 2026 in Bahir Dar. He says he wants to take on his responsibilities within a team in transition, according to an interview with the Senegalese Football Federation’s website.
Source: Senego
Australia's women's rugby league team beat Samoa 40-0 in Sydney, scoring seven tries, in their opening match of the World Cup. Jocelyn Kelleher was named player of the match on her debut, ahead of Australia's next fixture against England.
Source: Beninwebtv
Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Communication has reminded artists travelling abroad that they must inform the country’s diplomatic missions. The reminder, based on a 2025 text, comes after controversy surrounding Yamenya Youssouph, known as Issouf Manem-yam, and the cancellation of his concert scheduled for 17 October 2026 in Port-Bouët, Abidjan, according to La Nouvelle Tribune.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger prepared a joint Alliance of Sahel States delegation in Ouagadougou to negotiate with ECOWAS. The talks are to cover a draft framework agreement and the terms of future cooperation, according to Lefaso.
Source: Senego
Donald Trump says Saudi Arabia’s accession to the Abraham Accords is once again conceivable, following Israel’s declared support for Riyadh against the Houthis in Yemen. The US president made the remarks to journalists on Friday, according to the Associated Press.
Source: Mediacongo
Senegalese defender Malang Sarr says he had hoped to be selected for the World Cup and that missing out was difficult. Now called up to the Lions, he says he has moved on and wants to focus on this new opportunity, in an interview published on the Senegalese Football Federation website and carried by Senego.
Source: Senego
Benin’s Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that Article 58 of the Code of Criminal Procedure can deny suspects charged with offences linked to state security or terrorism contact with their lawyers throughout police custody. The restriction may also be ordered for investigative reasons, according to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Source: Lecalame
Donald Trump authorised transactions linked to Russian diesel until 7 April 2027 before restoring the Starshield military satellite system used by Ukraine. The sequence comes after the announcement of deliveries exceeding 300,000 tonnes and Ukrainian strikes on an oil terminal in Rostov-on-Don, according to Camer.
Source: Camer
Lisandro Martínez returns to the Manchester United squad for the Premier League trip to Leeds after apologising for his criticism of the club's leadership. Manager Michael Carrick considers the controversy closed, with the club 13th after six rounds.
Source: Beninwebtv
Libyan Central Bank Governor Naji Issa discussed strengthening banking supervision and technical cooperation with Bank for International Settlements General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos. Their meeting in Bangkok covered prudential standards, risk management and training, according to a source cited by Libya Herald.
Source: Libya Herald
The governor of Nigeria’s Rivers State, Siminalayi Fubara, awarded 50 million naira to the players and coaches of the Real Madrid Football Academy in Port Harcourt after their tour of the United Kingdom. He also promised to address infrastructure, accommodation and funding needs, according to his media adviser quoted by Punch.
Source: Beninwebtv
Ibrahima Ndiaye, a municipal councillor in Niomré, in the Louga region, has been remanded in custody for forgery and use of forged official documents. He is suspected of obtaining a falsified birth certificate for Nourah Ba, according to Seneweb, which also reports his admission and the payment of 20,000 CFA francs.
Source: Seneweb
Five Gabonese political parties have petitioned the Constitutional Court to challenge the draft amendment to Law No. 016/2025 on political parties. Their petition, filed on 16 October 2026, comes as the legislation is set to reorganise the legal framework for political parties, according to Gabonactu.
Source: Gabonactu
Ghanaian professor John H. Amuasi called at the 2026 World Health Summit for governments to tackle the environmental, social and economic causes of disease, rather than prioritising treatment after diseases emerge. This upstream prevention approach aims to reduce health risks and strengthen health system resilience, according to his remarks in Berlin.
Source: MyJoyOnline
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