By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
Volodymyr Zelensky met in Madrid with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner ahead of new discussions between Kyiv and Moscow. A meeting of Russian and Ukrainian representatives is scheduled for Thursday at the White House with Melania Trump, ahead of the talks announced in Abu Dhabi, reports Le Monde.
European, Russian and African leaders hope for a shift in US policy after Democrats took control of the Senate and House of Representatives. Berlin wants new initiatives for the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, while Moscow is calling on Donald Trump to continue his peace efforts, according to their statements.
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The day after the Republican defeat in the midterm elections, Donald Trump devoted his first public appearance to the future White House ballroom. He outlined the facilities planned for the extension during a visit to the construction site, L’essentiel reports.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has arrived in Madrid to seek stronger air defences for his country. He is due to meet Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and other leaders on Thursday on the sidelines of an Ibero-American summit, according to Le Monde.
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The 30th Ibero-American summit opened in Madrid, attended by kings, presidents and diplomats. The meeting focuses on strengthening ties between Europe and Latin America, reports Africanews.
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Iran holds anti-US and anti-Israeli ralliesRallies against the United States and Israel took place on Wednesday in several Iranian cities to mark the National Day of the Fight against Global Arrogance. The official commemoration is held every year on 4 November, reports Africanews.
Ethiopia and Sudan close consulates near borderEthiopia and Sudan have closed their respective consulates in Assosa and Gedaref, expelling the diplomats concerned. The decision comes as the two countries accuse each other of supporting their adversaries in the conflicts in Sudan and Tigray, reports Reuters.The week in Africa
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