By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
The death toll from the Russian strike on an aid distribution centre in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region has reached 42, while several dozen people remain missing, according to local authorities. The bombing occurred on Monday, after a brief ceasefire negotiated by the United States expired.
Fourteen Nigerian-Americans won US midterm elections, securing seats in state assemblies and local positions across several states. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, chair of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission, congratulated them on Wednesday, according to Punch, praising their success and leadership.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Punch ·
Five candidates of Nigerian origin won local or state elections in the United States in the 3 November midterm elections. The victories include Montgomery County government, state assemblies and the Council of the District of Columbia, while Segun Adeyina’s re-election remained undecided, according to Business Day Nigeria.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Business Day Nigeria ·
Poland’s internal security services have arrested six people, five Poles and a Russian national, suspected of supplying Russia with components for munitions and weapons systems. Four suspects have been charged and remanded in custody, while nearly 100 people have been charged since January 2024, according to the ABW and minister Tomasz Siemoniak.
🇵🇱 Poland · Source: L’essentiel ·
The United Kingdom is reportedly preparing around 11,000 troops to protect critical infrastructure in Ukraine, with authorisation to return fire in the event of Russian attacks. One thousand French soldiers could join them after exercises in Romania, according to the Zambian Observer.
🇬🇧 United Kingdom · Source: Zambian Observer ·
Riyadh intercepts Houthi missile targeting MedinaA ballistic missile fired by the Houthis towards Medina, Saudi Arabia, was intercepted on Thursday, according to the spokesman for the Riyadh-led coalition. The announcement came after a warning from Saudi civil defence about potential risks around the strategic port of Yanbu.
Sidi Sosso Diarra sentenced to five-year suspended term in MaliThe Criminal Chamber of the Bamako Court of Appeal reportedly sentenced Sidi Sosso Diarra, Mali’s former Auditor-General, and his former administrative and financial director Amadou Diop to five years in prison with a suspended sentence and a fine. The verdict, which could allow their release, was reported by Renouveau TV on 5 November 2026.The week in Africa
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