The article highlights how Irish Aid initiatives have provided crucial support to drought-affected villages in Somaliland, addressing dire needs such as access to clean water for both the living and the deceased. #Cookies #OnlineSecurity #AccessBlock
The author called on the United States to lead what they described as the next automotive revolution, urging it to end sales of new diesel passenger cars by 2030 and speed up the shift to electric mobility. The appeal was addressed to the US president, Elon Musk and Tesla. https://t.co/C5KGLrLTIH #ElectricVehicles #CleanEnergy #SustainableTransportation #US
The author argued that Serbia faced a historic choice between a European future represented by students, democracy, the rule of law, clean institutions, opportunity, and prosperity, and what they described as an old system of authoritarianism and corruption under Vučić. They called for Vučić’s Serbia to be isolated. https://t.co/dm5YRChUc1 #Srbija #Evropa #Demokratija #RS #EU (translated)
The author proposed allowing electric cars to travel at up to 200 km/h when road, traffic and weather conditions safely permitted, while setting a 100 km/h limit for fossil-fuel cars and trucks. They said Europe should reward innovation and electrification. https://t.co/j7yaYqM9fw #Energie #Mobilität #Innovation #EU
Anderlecht is about to match its record of four consecutive clean sheets in the competition, something that has not happened since 2011, while they try to keep their defense intact again on Saturday against Cercle Brugge. #Anderlecht #cleanSheets #football (translated)
The invincibility of RSCA goalkeeper Coosemans, who now holds 369 minutes, is slowly approaching the record of Proto (809 minutes), but remains far from Dany Verlinden's historical record of 1,390 minutes. #Coosemans #RSCA #cleanSheets (translated)
The author said Europe should support Kosovo, which they described as the victim rather than the perpetrator. They wrote that Kosovo had suffered Serbian state repression, mass atrocities, forced displacement and ethnic cleansing during the 1998–99 war, and warned against reversing justice in relation to Kosovo’s liberation struggle. https://t.co/ABHJPAkIko #Kosovo #Justice #Europe #XK #EU #RS
The author argued that “clean versus cheap” was a false choice, saying a post-fossil society would involve not only reducing emissions but also enabling abundant clean energy. The post directed readers to an article for further reading.
The author argued that “European Values” had supported genocide in Palestine, ethnic cleansing in Lebanon and illegal attacks on Iran, while promoting war rather than peace in Ukraine. They called the spending of 150,000 of Irish citizens’ money on EU propaganda a waste. #EuropeanValues #Peace #EUPropaganda #PT #LB #IR #UA #IE
The author said the future of the EU car industry was linked to millions of workers, families and jobs. They argued that a successful clean transition required innovation, technological neutrality and a market-based approach, and described their exchange with Ola Källenius, ACEA president and Mercedes-Benz CEO, as positive. https://t.co/fq7vJ4LqTs #EUCars #CleanTransition #Innovation #EU
The author said Europe’s car industry was linked to the future of millions of workers, families and jobs. They argued that the EU’s clean transition needed to be built on innovation, technological neutrality and a market-based approach, and described having a good exchange with Ola Källenius, president of ACEA and CEO of Mercedes. https://t.co/EYrsUgANeI #EU #Innovation #CleanTransition #EU #DE
Master of thermal currents, giant of the skies, patrols the territory at impressive altitudes, fulfilling a vital role: the cleaner of the mountains. Eurasian griffon vulture (Gyps fulvus) Did you look at the sky in search for the silhouette of the lord of the thermals?
Africa Daily Report — 7 October 2026 Key developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. KENYA — FIRST CONFIRMED EBOLA CASE AND DEATH Importance: 10/10 — Critical Kenya confirmed its first imported Ebola case after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo died in Nairobi. Health authorities identified 28 close contacts, including relatives and healthcare workers, and were tracing 23 fellow passengers and four crew members from his flight from Uganda. Contacts are to remain isolated for 21 days. The case represents a significant geographic expansion of the DRC outbreak, which has exceeded 8,000 confirmed cases and 4,000 deaths. Source: https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/kenya-confirms-first-ebola-case-imported-congo-patient-has-died-2026-10-06/ 2. SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA — WORLD BANK RAISES 2026 GROWTH FORECAST TO 4.3% Importance: 9/10 — Very High The World Bank raised its 2026 Sub-Saharan Africa growth forecast to 4.3%, from 4.1% in its April projection, saying growth forecasts had been upgraded for nearly three-quarters of countries in the region. It nevertheless warned that per-capita income growth remains much weaker and that debt burdens, high energy prices, climate shocks and global uncertainty continue to constrain poverty reduction. The Bank also urged African governments to accelerate practical adoption of artificial intelligence, including shared infrastructure and stronger data frameworks. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/world-bank-raises-africas-2026-growth-forecast-urges-ai-investments-2026-10-06/ 3. NIGERIA — AIR FORCE CONFIRMS 25 DEAD IN ONDO PLANE CRASH Importance: 9/10 — Very High The Nigerian Air Force clarified that 25 people — 20 passengers and five crew — were aboard the ATR-42 that crashed near Igbokoda in Ondo State, correcting an earlier figure of 32. There were no survivors. President Bola Tinubu declared three days of national mourning and ordered an investigation into the cause. The aircraft had been flying a routine mission to Lagos. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/10/06/nigeria-plane-crash-ondo-air-force/8d3f597e-c16a-11f1-8170-681419af1cc9_story.html 4. SENEGAL — SCHOOL YEAR POSTPONED AFTER DEADLY FLOODING Importance: 8/10 — High Senegal postponed the nationwide start of primary and secondary school from Wednesday until Monday following several days of torrential rain and flooding. Parts of Dakar and other regions were inundated, roads were disrupted and deaths were reported. The delay is intended to allow schools to be cleaned, disinfected and restored. The flooding comes only weeks before Dakar is due to host the 2026 Summer Youth Olympics beginning October 31. Source: https://punchng.com/senegal-postpones-new-school-year-over-flooding-heavy-rain/ 5. NAMIBIA — EU SUSPENDS FRESH MEAT IMPORTS AFTER FOOT-AND-MOUTH OUTBREAK Importance: 9/10 — Very High The European Union temporarily suspended imports of fresh cattle, sheep and goat meat from Namibia following a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in the country's main commercial livestock zone. The disease had spread to 11 farms after being detected in southern Namibia. The economic exposure is substantial: the EU accounts for more than 80% of Namibia's beef exports, and the suspension could affect thousands of jobs linked to the European export chain. Source: https://southernafricantimes.com/eu-suspends-some-namibian-beef-imports-after-foot-and-mouth-disease-outbreak/ 6. SOUTH AFRICA — CENTRAL BANK WARNS OF SECOND-ROUND INFLATION RISKS Importance: 8/10 — High The South African Reserve Bank warned that the risk of second-round inflation effects is increasing, with sustained high oil prices and uncertainty surrounding El Niño complicating the inflation outlook. The warning follows signs of weakening private-sector activity and highlights the increasingly difficult trade-off facing monetary policymakers between inflation control and economic growth. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-central-bank-says-second-round-inflation-risks-rise-2026-10-06/ 7. ETHIOPIA — FIGHTING IN TIGRAY CONTINUES TO RAISE REGIONAL-WAR RISK Airstrikes and artillery fire continued in northern Ethiopia after federal forces regained Mekelle. Aid sources reported at least 17 deaths northwest of the Tigrayan capital. Ethiopia has accused Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of supporting the Tigrayan-led armed opposition; those governments deny the allegations. Ethiopia and Eritrea have already severed diplomatic ties, while regional governments are increasing diplomatic and security coordination. The African Union and international partners continue to call for restraint and dialogue. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/airstrikes-artillery-hit-north-ethiopia-after-tigray-capitals-fall-aid-sources-2026-10-05/ 8. SUDAN — UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL EXTENDS FACT-FINDING MISSION The UN Human Rights Council extended the mandate of its independent fact-finding mission on Sudan for another year, with 28 members voting in favour, 10 against and nine abstaining. The resolution called for an immediate ceasefire and cooperation with investigators examining alleged violations by parties to the conflict. Sudanese authorities have opposed the mission, arguing that existing UN mechanisms are sufficient. Source: https://www.blacknews.uk/un-human-rights-council-extends-mandate-of-sudan-fact-finding-mission 9. DR CONGO — AU MEDIATORS MEET AFC/M23 LEADERS IN GOMA An African Union mediation delegation including former Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta, former Botswana president Mokgweetsi Masisi and former Ethiopian president Sahle-Work Zewde met AFC/M23 representatives in rebel-controlled Goma. Discussions focused on the eastern DRC peace process and efforts to coordinate the Doha and Washington diplomatic tracks. The visit is notable because it brought senior AU facilitators directly into talks with the rebel leadership in territory under AFC/M23 control. Source: https://bytewire.news/au-mediation-delegation-meets-afc-m23-leaders-in-goma/ 10. GHANA — FITCH SOLUTIONS SEES INFLATION RISING SHARPLY IN 2027 Importance: 7/10 — High Fitch Solutions forecasts Ghana's annual average inflation rising from about 4.7% in 2026 to 11.3% in 2027. It cites fading exchange-rate support, stronger money-supply growth, possible fiscal loosening, higher food costs linked to El Niño and energy-price risks. Fitch expects the Bank of Ghana could respond with renewed monetary tightening if inflation moves above 10% during 2027. Source: https://businesspostonline.com/2026/10/06/fitch-solutions-sees-inflation-rising-to-11-3-next-year/ #Africa #AfricaNews #TopNewsOfAfrica #Kenya #Ebola #EbolaOutbreak #DRC #PublicHealth #SubSaharanAfrica #WorldBank #AfricanEconomy #EconomicGrowth #AIInvestment #Nigeria #NigerianAirForce #OndoState #PlaneCrash #BolaTinubu #Senegal #Dakar #Floods #ClimateRisk #YouthOlympics #Namibia #FootAndMouthDisease #BeefExports #EuropeanUnion #SouthAfrica #SARB #Inflation #OilPrices #Ethiopia #Tigray #Mekelle #Eritrea #HornOfAfrica #Sudan #UNHRC #HumanRights #FactFindingMission #AfricanUnion #M23 #Goma #PeaceProcess #Ghana #FitchSolutions #GhanaInflation #AfricanSecurity #AfricanPolitics #AfricanBusiness #AfricanEconomy #wrldorg
The author proposed a peaceful post-Nigeria settlement consisting of 12 free, federal and democratic republics, with no ethnic cleansing or expulsions, one citizenship, open markets and regional cooperation. They also said Biafra should be free and democratic. https://t.co/jDRNHGc7tY #Biafra #Democracy #Peace #NG #BJ (translated)
Bets Locas presented a bet with odds of 100 and said that there were reasons to dream. She noted that she didn't know if all the players would be starters, although they appeared in the probable lineups; the exception was Joao, whom she expected to see starting because he had rested in the previous match. https://t.co/Cj6RVfu6kg #Fútbol #Alineaciones #Sueños (translated)
First selection, first clean sheet, first clean sheet for Germany in an official competition in 2026. https://t.co/7JtQtjt4Fe #Allemagne #Football #Compétition (translated)
The author wrote that a signature made that day would support Lithuania’s Social Climate Plan with €884 million by 2032. They said its success would be measured by warmer homes, lower energy bills and cleaner, more affordable transport, describing it as a green transition that worked for people. https://t.co/prwulG66kn #SocialClimate #GreenTransition #Lithuania #LT #EU
At the Euro-Mediterranean Water Forum 💦🌊in Rome today, we discussed the importance of transboundary cooperation for protecting water systems, notably in the Mediterranean. Access to clean and affordable water is a human right and a global public good. The global demand for https://t.co/wHqreVdxGI #WaterRights #Mediterranean #TransboundaryCooperation #IT #MT #ES #FR #GR #TR #DZ #MA #TN #EG
