By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan met their Iranian counterparts to prevent fighting from resuming in the Middle East. Tehran described the discussions as “very good” on Monday, according to Iranian authorities.
The European gas price has exceeded 97 euros per megawatt-hour in Amsterdam, compared with less than 75 euros at the beginning of October and around 32 euros before the war in Iran. The increase comes amid rising tensions in the Middle East, according to Linformation.
🌍 World · Source: Linformation ·
The United Kingdom has sanctioned 15 senior commanders from the parties involved in the war in Sudan over their alleged involvement in atrocities. The measures target officials from both rival sides, according to Radio Tamazuj.
🇸🇩 Sudan · Source: Radio Tamazuj ·
Hezbollah has spent three months preparing for renewed hostilities with Israel after receiving tens of millions of dollars from Iran. The movement is rebuilding its command structures, obtaining explosives and manufacturing drones, according to Lebanese security officials cited by TimesLIVE.
🇱🇧 Lebanon · Source: TimesLIVE ·
An Israeli strike on Gaza’s Islamic University killed three people and wounded eight students, according to Palestinian sources and AFP. The Israeli army says it targeted a Hamas member, while Palestinian health authorities put the war toll at 74,544 dead and 175,692 wounded.
🇵🇸 Palestine · Source: Lapresse ·
Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of MbappéHarry Kane, the English Bayern Munich striker, won the 2026 Ballon d’Or ahead of Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal. The award recognises his season and influence on the game, after he won the best male goalscorer prize, according to Seneweb.
Nigerian Senate promises state police law by end of 2026The Nigerian Senate has pledged to pass a law allowing states to establish their own police forces before the end of the year. The deadline follows approval of the proposal by 24 states, Punch reports.The week in Africa
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