By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Jordanian authorities have arrested three suspects after an armed attack targeting an Orthodox church in Hammoud, in southern Jordan. The death toll announced by the authorities stands at nine; the attack took place on Friday, according to Le Monde.
Djibouti has condemned the attack on a church in Jordan’s Karak governorate, which left several people dead and injured. The Djiboutian government expressed solidarity with the Jordanian authorities and offered condolences to the victims’ families, according to the Djibouti Information Agency.
🇯🇴 Jordan · Source: Adi ·
The Nigerian Army has freed three people kidnapped in Sakaba Local Government Area, Kebbi State, in an operation on 24 October. The victims were handed over to local authorities after being rescued in two villages, according to a military statement cited by Punch.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
Nigerian police have arrested ten suspects after Toheeb was found in an abandoned well in Osun State. The discovery of his body prompted violence and the burning of houses belonging to people suspected of involvement, according to residents quoted by Punch.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: Punch ·
An Israeli bombing targeting the Islamic University of Gaza killed at least three people, while ten students and teachers have died in the Palestinian territory in six days. The Palestinian Education Ministry condemned attacks on higher education institutions, according to reports by Le Monde.
🇵🇸 Palestine · Source: Le Monde ·
Lamine Yamal’s grandmother will stay in Spain for Ballon d’Or ceremonyLamine Yamal’s paternal grandmother, Fátima, 73, will not travel to London for the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony and will follow it from Mataró, near Barcelona. The footballer’s family has arranged to travel by private plane, reports La Vanguardia, cited by Bladi.
South African police seize 250 kilograms of cocaine at OR TamboSouth African police seized about 250 kilograms of cocaine, packed into five suitcases at OR Tambo International Airport, with an estimated value of more than 200 million rand. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola praised the operation carried out with customs and the Border Management Authority, according to South African police.The week in Africa
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