By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Moneyweb
The private jet’s pilot had reported turbulence before the accident in Greenacres, Florida, already reported by Moneyweb. The aircraft had taken off from Austin, Texas, and was heading to North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration.
US authorities have announced an investigation into the fatal plane crash in Greenacres, Florida. The aviation regulator will conduct the investigation with the US Federal Transportation Safety Agency, Le Monde reports.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Le Monde ·
Mamadi Sacko, a 26-year-old mechanic, died after two motorbikes collided in Siguiri, Guinea, followed by a tanker truck running over his legs. Doctor Abdoulaye Bassirou Condé said he succumbed to his injuries at about 10pm, Visionguinee reports.
🇬🇳 Guinea · Source: Visionguinee ·
An explosion followed by a fire at the Metafrique Steel plant in Douala killed four people and left 16 with burn injuries on the morning of 2 November. The incident happened at about 7.30am, according to Journal du Cameroun, which reported the toll given after emergency services intervened.
🇨🇲 Cameroon · Source: Journal du Cameroun ·
Barcelona beat Alavés 6-1 in La Liga, with two goals from Lamine Yamal and two from Raphinha. The result, which put the club back at the top of the Spanish league, had already been reported by our outlet on 31 October 2026.
🇪🇸 Spain · Source: Ghanaian Chronicle ·
Donald Tusk calls for approval of Polish constitutional judgesPolish Prime Minister Donald Tusk is calling on the president to recognise judges elected by Parliament, in order to resolve the crisis at the Constitutional Tribunal. The appointments remain blocked by the head of state, despite efforts since Tusk returned to power in 2023, reports Le Monde.
Two workers killed as drainage wall collapses in KigaliThe collapse of a drainage wall under construction in Kinyinya, Gasabo district, Kigali, killed two workers aged 51 and 19. The accident occurred on 2 November 2026; Rwanda police confirmed an investigation had been opened and two people linked to the site arrested, according to Radio 1, cited by Umuseke.The week in Africa
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