By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
At least six people were killed and dozens wounded in several shootings in nightlife districts and near university campuses in the United States over Halloween weekend. Dallas recorded the highest toll, while police investigated several incidents and were still searching for some suspects, according to France 24 Afrique.
At least 19 people were killed on 30 October in a Venezuelan army bombing of an ELN camp in Apure State, near the Colombian border. Local sources and a Venezuelan military source said the operation may have received US support, according to L’essentiel.
🇻🇪 Venezuela · Source: L’essentiel ·
Five civilians were killed and four injured in a raid targeting herders and cattle in Otallo, Pochalla County, South Sudan. The stolen cattle were recovered and two injured people were transferred to Ethiopia after initial treatment, according to the county police inspector cited by Radio Tamazuj.
🇸🇸 South Sudan · Source: Radio Tamazuj ·
Luxembourg police carried out more than a hundred interventions on Halloween night, including for altercations, public-order disturbances and nuisance. An injured person refused first aid before becoming aggressive towards officers, while firecrackers were thrown near them, according to Luxembourg authorities.
🇱🇺 Luxembourg · Source: L’essentiel ·
Nine people died on Sunday when a Learjet 60 crashed in Greenacres, Palm Beach County, Florida, United States. The plane, which was travelling from Texas to the Bahamas, crashed in an urban area at 12.50pm local time, according to L’Essentiel. The Daily Post locates the crash near Military Trail and reports that a caravan was destroyed in the fire.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: L’essentiel ·
Barcelona beat Alavés 6-1 with two bracesBarcelona beat Alavés 6-1 in La Liga, with two goals from Lamine Yamal and two from Raphinha. The result, which put the club back at the top of the Spanish league, had already been reported by our outlet on 31 October 2026.
Nigeria to complete monitoring of 62 Ebola contacts by 13 NovemberThe Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention expects the 62 contacts linked to the imported Ebola case to complete monitoring by 13 November 2026 at the latest. Tracing continues, with additional teams trained and an expanded surveillance strategy, according to the agency's latest situation report.The week in Africa
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