By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
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.
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.
🇪🇸 Spain · Source: Africanews ·
Donald Trump said he could move to Israel and become its prime minister if Americans grew tired of him. The US president also claimed 99% popularity in Israel, without citing a poll, during an interview with Fox News focused in part on relations between Washington and Israel, according to La Nouvelle Tribune and the Zambian Observer.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: La Nouvelle Tribune ·
Spain’s Transport Minister, Óscar Puente, resigned on 3 November after two fatal rail accidents in 2026. He also withdrew his candidacy for the 29 November elections, according to information reported by Lebrief.
🇪🇸 Spain · Source: Lebrief ·
US President Donald Trump says the United States destroyed an Iranian air-defence installation on Qeshm Island. He described the strike as a limited defensive operation carried out after Iranian surface-to-air missile fire at US military assets, according to Fox News, CNN and NewsNation.
🇮🇷 Iran · Source: La Presse de Tunisie ·
Democrats take both chambers in setback for TrumpDemocrats regain control of both chambers of the US Congress after the midterm elections, complicating the passage of Donald Trump’s legislative agenda. However, expert Yasmine Hasnaoui says the setback does not call US diplomatic policy on the Sahara into question, according to Yabiladi.
Two men arrested over alleged spying for Boko HaramTwo men, Bukar Usman and Ladan Modu, were arrested on 1 November in Benisheikh, Borno State, by the Hybrid Force, which suspects them of providing intelligence to Boko Haram. The arrests were reported on 4 November by Zagazola Makama, citing security sources.The week in Africa
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