By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Capital FM
The Programme Coordinating Board of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS rejects the gradual abolition of UNAIDS and opts for a phased restructuring. The reorganisation is intended to protect services, strengthen national responses and maintain the programme’s global mandate despite funding difficulties, according to Capital FM.
The UNAIDS Programme Coordinating Board ruled out closing the UN Joint Programme on HIV/AIDS and approved a strategic direction to transform and strengthen it. Meeting in a special session on 26 October 2026, it asked its chair to convey its decisions to the UN Economic and Social Council, according to UNAIDS.
🌍 World · Source: Unaids ·
The United Nations Environment Programme says exceeding the 1.5°C threshold is imminent, but returning below the limit by 2100 remains possible. Its scenario forecasts peak warming of 1.7°C to 1.8°C around mid-century and a 69% cut in global emissions by 2040, according to its report published on 21 October 2026.
🌍 World · Source: Tchadinfos ·
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election as president of Brazil, described as a fourth term. He wants to strengthen exchanges between the two countries in several sectors and their multilateral cooperation, according to a statement from Nigeria’s presidency.
🇧🇷 Brazil · Source: ThisDay ·
French tennis player Gaël Monfils has announced that he will end his professional career after twenty-three seasons on the ATP Tour. Aged 40 and a former world number six, he said he had made the decision for personal reasons, according to Lebrief.
🇫🇷 France · Source: Lebrief ·
Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or win challenged in SpainThe 2026 Ballon d’Or awarded to Harry Kane has drawn criticism, particularly in Spain, where some believe the trophy should have gone to a world champion. The criticism followed the ceremony held in London on 26 October, reports Senenews.The week in Africa
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