By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde, L’essentiel and La Nouvelle Tribune
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Wednesday during a visit to Ireland that a breakthrough in peace talks with Russia was possible before the end of 2026. He is due to meet US envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff on Thursday, after they have met Vladimir Putin, according to Le Monde.
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The war in Ukraine is mobilizing the Russian army, which has recruited around 3,000 Africans, among others.
11 NovZelensky arrives in Ireland after Abu Dhabi talks
11 NovMoscow sees basis for negotiations after Ukraine talks
11 NovRussia-Ukraine talks end without breakthroughUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Dublin on Wednesday after two days of talks between Ukrainians and Russians in Abu Dhabi, mediated by the United States. The discussions remain marked by disagreements, but a new large-scale prisoner exchange was agreed, while negotiations are to continue, according to Le Monde.
🇺🇦 Ukraine · Source: Le Monde ·
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov says trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi laid the groundwork for new negotiations. US envoys are expected in Moscow to continue discussions with Vladimir Putin, while the future of European security was among the main issues discussed, reports SABC News.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: SABC News ·
Trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine and the United States in Abu Dhabi ended without a decisive breakthrough towards ending the war. Moscow and Kyiv are nevertheless preparing a large-scale prisoner exchange, while US negotiators are due to continue discussions in Moscow and Dublin, according to MyJoyOnline.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: MyJoyOnline ·
Former Senegalese Economy Minister Abdourahmane Sarr proposes a political deal between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko to resolve the crisis triggered by the rejection of the 2026 supplementary finance bill. In a contribution published on Wednesday, he says rejection of the 2027 finance bill is inevitable and outlines three options for the head of state, including dissolving the Assembly, according to Dakaractu.
🇸🇳 Senegal · Source: Dakaractu ·
Iran vows to widen war if attackedIran warns it will extend the war beyond the Middle East if its territory is attacked, while Israel steps up military preparations for a possible offensive. Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf also calls on Washington to respond to Tehran’s latest proposal, according to Al Jazeera.
Colonel Pitassa Balkaî becomes prefect of Est-MonoColonel Pitassa Balkaî took office as prefect of Est-Mono on 9 November 2026 in Elavagnon, after a handover ceremony with Colonel Biténiwé Kouma. The new prefect pledged to prioritise harmony and consultation, according to 24 Heure Info.The week in Africa
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