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The Gambian government condemns attacks attributed to Houthi rebels on two international airports in Saudi Arabia, which caused deaths, injuries and property damage. The Gambian Foreign Ministry reaffirms its support for Riyadh and offers condolences to the families, according to an official statement.
Source: Kerr Fatou
The United States reaffirmed its diplomatic partnership with Liberia during a meeting in Monrovia between US chargé d’affaires Kristin Gilmore and Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti. According to the US embassy, talks covered international security and Liberia’s membership of the Proliferation Security Initiative.
Source: The New Dawn
The Central African Armed Forces, supported by Russian instructors, dispersed a coalition of around 1,300 fighters in the north-east of the Central African Republic. The operation carried out on 10 October near Nabagay-Tissi put more than 60 men out of action, according to the Community of Officers for International Security.
Source: Alwihda Info
Residents of Tigray expressed relief and supported the federal government after the region was retaken from the remnants of the Tigray People’s Liberation Front. In Adi Gudem, they called for peace, the return of essential services and the resumption of economic activity, according to Fanamc.
Source: Fanamc
A US government report claims that Kenyan officials are actively involved in recruiting citizens sent to serve in the Russian army. The document put Chief Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi under pressure during a Senate hearing on Kenyans caught up in the Russia-Ukraine conflict, according to The Standard.
Source: The Standard
Geoffrey Mosiria, a senior Nairobi County official, has announced his candidacy for governor in the 2027 general election. He has proposed former MP Bishop Margaret Wanjiru as his running mate and promised to complete his predecessors’ projects, according to Kenyan newspaper Citizen.
Source: Citizen
The Malian Armed Forces destroyed a fuel depot attributed to terrorist armed groups near Inafarak and struck several gathering points in the north and south of the country. The General Staff said the operations were part of Operation Dougoukoloko, conducted with partners, reports Bamada.net.
Source: Bamada.net
Guinean police seized 223 kilograms of Indian hemp and seeds in the Woroya-Po neighbourhood of Lola and arrested three people suspected of trafficking. Officers also recovered a 12-gauge shotgun, a Peugeot and a TVS motorbike during an operation on Friday morning, reports Guinéenews.
Source: Guinéenews
Equatorial Guinea’s National Social Security Institute recruited two family members of its national delegate, Josefa Natalia Sipi Saka and Adolfo Babasasa Toichoa. The two employees were reportedly hired without a competitive examination, despite restrictions in force since 2020, Radio Macuto reports.
Source: Radiomacuto
Libya’s Public Prosecution has placed six National Commercial Bank managers in pre-trial detention following the irregular granting of a €1.15 million loan. The investigation alleges that there were insufficient guarantees and illicit gains; the beneficiary is wanted, according to the Attorney General’s Office cited by Libya Herald.
Source: Libya Herald
At the opening of the Parakou Court of Appeal’s 2026-2027 judicial year, Benin’s Justice Minister Yvon Détchénou urged magistrates and court clerks to reduce processing times while respecting litigants’ rights. The ceremony took place on 8 October 2026, according to 24haubenin.
Source: 24haubenin
The Spanish branch of Gambia’s United Democratic Party raised 4 million dalasis at a fundraiser to finance its campaign for the December 2026 presidential election. Brikama Regional Council chairman Yankuba Darboe said the funds should preserve the party’s independence, according to Kerr Fatou.
Source: Kerr Fatou
Chad summoned the Central African ambassador after an incursion by the Central African army into Abnabak, in Salamat province, which left several soldiers and civilians injured. Minister Ahmed Kogri demanded explanations and issued a firm warning to Bangui, according to Tchadinfos.
Source: Tchadinfos
Residents in several Freetown neighbourhoods accuse staff of Sierra Leone’s electricity authority of demanding financial contributions to restore power. They describe irregular outages for about a month and are calling for an investigation into teams operating in the east of the capital, Sierraloaded reports.
Source: Sierraloaded
Club 2002-PUR installed a 14-member departmental executive office in Brazzaville, chaired by Emma Glesh Atipo Ngapi. The appointment is part of the restructuring of the party’s federations across Congo-Brazzaville, the Congolese News Agency reports.
Source: Aci
Mauritian sergeant Gautam Singh Taukoor appeared before the Weekend Court on a provisional charge of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life. The Mauritius Police Force suspended him and three other officers, while MP Eshan Juman called for his dismissal and prosecution for attempted murder.
Source: Defimedia
Qatar Charity is distributing food to 973 refugee families in Holl-Holl and 3,000 households in Ali-Addeh, with support from the National Office for Assistance to Refugees and Disaster Victims (ONARS). The aid follows the suspension of World Food Programme food assistance in August 2026, according to Radio Television of Djibouti.
Source: Rtd
Halifa E. Jarju, spokesperson for the APRC No-to-Alliance faction, believes an alliance with the ruling NPP could enable former president Yahya Jammeh to return before the 2026 presidential election. He says an agreement with opposition party UDP could not achieve this and notes that his faction is not currently negotiating with any party, according to Kerr Fatou.
Source: Kerr Fatou
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