By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on RFI
On the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, UNESCO observes that murders, attacks and threats largely go without legal follow-up. 2 November also recalls the 2013 assassination in Mali of RFI journalists Ghislaine Dupont and Claude Verlon, reports RFI.
Amnesty International warns that Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy and heating infrastructure could cause a new humanitarian catastrophe before winter. The organisation highlights the recent rise in civilian deaths and recalls that two senior Russian military officials are being prosecuted by the International Criminal Court for alleged war crimes.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Amnesty International ·
Youth protests spread from France to Portugal, Italy and Germany, where rallies were particularly large on Saturday. Participants called for better public services and measures to tackle the cost of living, according to France 24, which also reported violence in several German cities towards the end of the day.
🇫🇷 France · Source: France 24 ·
Egypt condemned the attack on a gas carrier belonging to Qatar Gas Transport while it was sailing in the Persian Gulf. The Egyptian government denounced a violation of international law and freedom of navigation, according to Hapi Journal, which reported its statement on 1 November 2026.
🇶🇦 Qatar · Source: Hapi Journal ·
The La Liga match between Real Madrid and Racing Santander was not broadcast in China on Sunday 1 November. The absence of a broadcast comes amid controversy over a post linked to Kylian Mbappé and referring to Mao Zedong, La Presse de Tunisie reports.
🇨🇳 China · Source: La Presse de Tunisie ·
Belgian prime minister threatens to resign after budget talks failBelgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever was due to submit his resignation to King Philippe after his coalition’s budget negotiations failed. According to RTBF, he is seeking an agreement on the 2027 budget by midday Tuesday, the deadline for its presentation.The week in Africa
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