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The author welcomed reports of celebrations in Drumcree, saying permission for an Orange Order march had been revoked. They praised the local community and said they had been honoured to stand with them, adding that people power had opposed the march and sectarianism. https://t.co/2Ndz7VJzOg #OrangeOrder #PeoplePower #Community #GB #NI

The author described the postal system as one of the oldest examples of multilateral cooperation, writing that it helped ensure messages, goods and services reached people during disasters and emergencies. On World Post Day, the author paid tribute to postal workers and the Universal Postal Union for connecting people around the world.

The author pledged to work, as Federal President, to establish a monument to Theodor Herzl at Vienna’s Heldenplatz. They described Herzl as a Viennese figure, a European visionary and the founder of political Zionism, and said Vienna should honour his historic role. https://t.co/5vobJmEFJX #Herzl #Zionism #Vienna #AT #IL

The author wrote that they had met Omri Miran three years after the October 7 atrocities and said they were deeply moved by his story. They said Miran had been held hostage by Hamas for 738 days, and expressed respect for the victims, solidarity with those still affected by terrorism, and hope for peace and security for everyone in the region. https://t.co/jpmFfvpMmv #Terrorism #Peace #Hope #IL #PS

The author called for the victims of what they described as the Hamas massacre of 7 October to be honoured, saying the day had profoundly changed Israel. They wrote that the war that followed had brought devastation to Gaza on a scale that would shape Palestinians’ lives for years. The author added that the dead deserved remembrance and began to say that the living deserved something, but the post ended before completing the thought. #Israel #Gaza #Remembrance #IL #PS

The author marked three years since the 7 October terrorist attacks in Israel, honouring the victims and expressing solidarity with families still grieving. They also remembered young people killed at a music festival and the hostages’ prolonged ordeal. The post ended with an unfinished reference to the EU. #Israel #Terrorism #EU #IL #EU

The author marked three years since the 7 October Hamas attacks, describing them as the worst mass murder of Jews since the Holocaust. They said they remembered and honoured those killed, injured or taken hostage, and mentioned visiting the site of the Nova festival. https://t.co/NW7QnUgCvZ #NeverForget #Terrorism #HolocaustRemembrance #IL #PS

The author wrote that, three years later, they were honouring those killed and remembering the suffering. They said time had not diminished the horror of terrorism or the pain of those who had lost loved ones, and that remembrance also meant ensuring hatred and violence did not define the region’s future.

The author said no country could manage AI risks alone and wrote that they had addressed the UNGA81 session “Governing at the Speed of AI.” They called for stronger international coordination on frontier AI risks and said UNESCO trained civil servants worldwide in the ethical and responsible use of AI.

The author described the gathering on Garvaghy Road as a display of resistance, solidarity and unity, and said it had been an honour to stand with the community. They said it had sent a clear message against a return to sectarian division and Orange supremacy. https://t.co/R4IlCFcEBr #Solidarity #Unity #Resistance #GB #IE

The author wrote that unity and collective defence depended on allies being prepared to honour their commitments in words and actions. They said the Pentagon’s discussions in the Bergen format were not, in themselves, cause for alarm, but that allies needed confidence in NATO’s long-term cohesion.

The author wrote that unity was essential and said collective defence depended on allies being prepared to honour their commitments in words and actions. They added that Pentagon discussions in the Bergen format were not, in themselves, cause for alarm, but said allies needed confidence in NATO’s long-term cohesion.

The author wrote that, on Defenders of Ukraine Day, they honoured those defending Ukraine and Europe’s freedom and security, describing them as being on the frontline of Europe’s defence. They said they would support them. https://t.co/DmRwWxYM8H #StandWithUkraine #DefendEurope #FreedomAndSecurity #UA #EU

The prime minister-designate said dictatorships cooperated and argued that democracies needed to work even more closely together, adding that security depended on strong alliances. They said they wanted Romania to be strong in the EU and NATO, protect its citizens and honour its commitments. #Romania #EU #NATO #RO #EU #NATO

Africa Daily Report — 30 September 2026 Major developments reported during the previous 24 hours. 1. Morocco — Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri appointed first woman prime minister. King Mohammed VI appointed El Mansouri following the September 23 parliamentary election. Her Authenticity and Modernity Party won the largest number of seats, and she now has to form a coalition. The appointment is historic, while the next government will also inherit major economic reforms and preparations for the 2030 World Cup. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/moroccos-king-appoints-first-woman-pm-following-sept-23-election-2026-09-29/ 2. Ethiopia — Fighting intensifies around Tigray amid wider regional accusations. Fighting between federal and Tigrayan forces has escalated, with territorial shifts and concern that the conflict could again spread across northern Ethiopia. Ethiopian officials have accused regional rivals of supporting armed groups, while communications disruptions and displacement are complicating independent assessment and humanitarian access. The renewed conflict threatens the fragile post-2022 settlement. Direct source: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/29/fighting-in-ethiopia-intensifies-whats-the-latest 3. Somalia/Puntland — Five tanker crew members killed in piracy incident. Puntland authorities said Somali pirates killed five crew members of the petroleum-products tanker MT Honour 25 before security forces rescued the hijacked vessel. The incident is a serious reminder that piracy remains an operational security threat off the Horn of Africa despite years of international maritime-security efforts. Importance: HIGH — maritime security and Red Sea/Indian Ocean trade routes. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/somali-pirates-killed-5-crew-members-hijacked-tanker-before-rescue-mission-2026-09-29/ 4. Kenya/Nigeria — Dangote advances $16 billion Lamu refinery. Dangote is moving ahead with the planned 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery at Lamu. The project is intended to reduce East Africa's dependence on imported refined fuels and could generate more than 50,000 jobs, but it faces infrastructure, environmental and land-rights challenges. A Kenyan court dispute could restrict some site activity pending an October 14 hearing. Importance: VERY HIGH — potentially transformative for East African energy supply, fuel imports, logistics and industrial development. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/dangote-begin-construction-16-billion-east-africa-refinery-kenya-2026-09-30/ 5. South Africa — Foreign direct investment more than doubles in Q2. South Africa's central bank reported FDI inflows of 49.8 billion rand in the second quarter, up from 20.3 billion rand in Q1. The increase is an encouraging investment signal, although it needs to be considered alongside the country's broader growth, fiscal and structural indicators. Importance: HIGH — investment flows are a key indicator for Africa's most industrialised economy. Direct source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africas-foreign-direct-investment-inflows-pick-up-q2-2026-09-29/ 6. Ghana — Environmental regulator intensifies mining-sector enforcement. Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority issued a pre-closure notice to Chinese-owned Cardinal Namdini Mining over an alleged unreported incident and is reviewing an inspection of Gold Fields' Tarkwa operation. The regulator says it is moving from periodic inspections toward continuous monitoring and enforcement as Ghana seeks stronger environmental compliance, state revenue and local participation in its gold industry. Importance: HIGH — regulatory tightening can materially affect major international mining investors and Ghana's gold industry. Direct source: https://kfgo.com/2026/09/29/exclusive-ghanas-environmental-authority-targets-chinese-owned-cardinal-and-others-in-mining-crackdown/ 7. DR Congo — Annual audits of major miners planned from 2027. The DRC plans annual audits of major mining companies' subcontracting practices and compliance with local-content requirements beginning in 2027. The world's largest cobalt producer and Africa's leading copper producer is tightening oversight to direct more procurement and contracts toward Congolese-owned businesses. Importance: HIGH — potentially significant for global copper/cobalt supply chains and mining contractors operating in DRC. Direct source: https://ca.marketscreener.com/news/congo-to-audit-major-miners-annually-from-2027-as-part-of-local-content-drive-regulator-says-ce785adddc81f221 8. Tunisia/Mediterranean — Migrant shipwreck leaves at least two dead. Sea-Watch said it rescued 28 people after a shipwreck off Tunisia and recovered two bodies, including a child. Survivors reported at least six people missing, including three children. More than 1,970 people have died or gone missing attempting Mediterranean crossings in 2026, according to Sea-Watch, even as arrivals in Italy have fallen sharply from 2025. Importance: HIGH — migration, humanitarian protection and EU–North Africa policy remain closely linked. Direct source: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/migrant-shipwreck-off-tunisia-leaves-at-least-two-dead-six-reported-missing 9. Guinea-Bissau — Ousted president plans return ahead of December election. Former president Umaro Sissoco Embalo, removed in the November 2025 coup, plans to return on October 4 and seek the presidency in elections scheduled for December 6, according to a source cited by Reuters. A recently approved constitutional residency requirement could become relevant to his eligibility. The military-led authorities have reportedly said he is welcome to return. Direct source: https://kfgo.com/2026/09/29/ousted-guinea-bissau-leader-to-run-in-december-election-source-says/ 10. Sudan — Currency collapse brings fuel queues back to Khartoum. Long fuel queues have returned in Khartoum and several other areas as the Sudanese pound reportedly weakened beyond 8,000 to the US dollar on the parallel market. The currency deterioration is adding to transport and commodity pressures in an economy already devastated by war and disrupted production and trade. Importance: VERY HIGH — the currency/fuel shock compounds Sudan's humanitarian and economic crisis. Direct source: https://sudantribune.com/article/319408 #TopNewsOfAfrica #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDaily #Morocco #FatimaEzzahraElMansouri #WomenInLeadership #FirstWomanPrimeMinister #MoroccanPolitics #NorthAfrica #Kenya #Nigeria #Dangote #LamuRefinery #EastAfrica #EnergySecurity #RefineryProject #IndustrialDevelopment #Infrastructure #Investment #Somalia #Puntland #Piracy #MaritimeSecurity #HornOfAfrica #ShippingSecurity #IndianOcean #RedSea #AfricanEconomy #AfricanSecurity #Geopolitics #wrldorg

The author wrote that the EPP had formally condemned state honours and the participation of senior Serbian officials at Ratko Mladić’s funeral, saying the events “cannot be ignored” as it reviewed Serbia’s SNS. The author called for the SNS to be expelled from the EPP. https://t.co/Rw9ZZsHPe5 #EPP #Serbia #Mladić #RS

The author said they began a visit to Riga by laying flowers at the Freedom Monument with colleague Baiba Braže. They described it as a symbol of Latvia’s independence and sovereignty, honouring those who died for freedoms that Latvians, like Estonians, had to fight for. The post then began a statement about Ukrainians and included a link. https://t.co/KFPBa173ti #Riga #Latvia #Freedom #LV #EE #UA

EPP — HOW MUCH MORE CAN YOU TAKE? SNS is still an associated member of the European People’s Party. Yet the EPP itself has now condemned the public and state honours surrounding convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić’s funeral and said these events “cannot be ignored” in its ongoing https://t.co/Gg0TTZFXSi #EPP #Mladić #EU #BA #RS

A true European. A politician of character and humanity, always close to people. A distinguished journalist. Naming one of the European Parliament buildings after David Sassoli today honours his memory and keeps alive the values he stood for — a legacy we all cherish. https://t.co/4kbx4TyOD6 #DavidSassoli #EuropeanParliament #Legacy #EU