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Daniel Eliasson wrote that Ahmad Mansour and Oliver Mayer Rüth had invited him to their podcast. He had declined due to scheduling reasons and in a very respectful manner, and subsequently received an email that he linked. He addressed the question to BR whether this corresponded with the behavior in the editorial team. https://t.co/XjJFR8fHGK #Podcast #Respekt #Kommunikation (translated)

Women in the Arab world, despite attaining high positions, still face serious barriers to accessing politics, as illustrated by the nomination of Fatima Ezzahra El-Mansouri as the first female prime minister of Morocco, which symbolizes progress but does not guarantee equality in gender representation in politics. #kobietywpolityce #Maroko #przywództwo (translated)

Fatima Ezzahra el-Mansouri, mayor of Marrakech and member of the Authenticity and Modernity Party, has been appointed Prime Minister of Morocco by King Mohammed VI, thus becoming the first woman to lead a government in the country. #FatimaEzzahra #FemmePolitique #Maroc (translated)

The psychologist Ahmad Mansour analyzes in his new book "Attitude without Hate" the insidious radicalization from the middle of society and illustrates through fictional stories how different life circumstances can lead people to extremist views. #Radikalisierung #Integration #Demokratiebildung (translated)

The author congratulated Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri, whom he presented as appointed head of the government of the Kingdom of Morocco by King Mohammed VI after her party's victory in the legislative elections. He expressed his satisfaction with the trusting relationship between France and Morocco. #Maroc #Politique #RelationsInternationales #MA #FR (translated)

In Morocco, Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri becomes the first woman appointed as head of government, facing a social crisis marked by unemployment, rising prices, and difficult campaign promises to fulfill, while not having an absolute majority in the House of Representatives. #Maroc #FatimaElMansouri #CriseSociale (translated)

Sheikh Mansour, owner of Manchester City, is an influential figure within the Al Nahyan family and is at the center of a scandal involving serious financial violations by the club, while he is also involved in the foreign policy of the United Arab Emirates and their activities in the Middle East. #SjeikMansour #ManchesterCity #FinancieelSchandaal (translated)

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri has become the first woman to head the Moroccan government, marking a historic change in the political position of women in Morocco after her party won the most seats in the recent parliamentary elections. #Maroko #ŽeneUPolitici #FatimaEzzahraElMansouri (translated)

Manchester City will appeal to the Premier League, presenting evidence that the funding to its sponsors came from an agency of the Abu Dhabi government and not from the owner, Sheikh Mansour, in order to avoid penalties after being found guilty of 114 charges of financial irregularities. #ManchesterCity #PremierLeague #Fútbol (translated)

🚨💣 BREAKING : ▪️#ManCity will attempt to demonstrate its innocence by asserting that certain sponsorship contracts were partly financed by the Abu Dhabi government, rather than by the Abu Dhabi United Group, the private company owned by Sheikh Mansour. According to this argument, these agreements would therefore not constitute a violation of the rules. ▪️ The "irrefutable evidence" put forth by #ManCity throughout the case with the Premier League consists of bank statements from the government and testimonies presented at the hearing. They show that money was transferred from government accounts to sponsors, who then used these funds to pay @ManCity. ▪️The independent commission determined that Sheikh Mansour was unaware of what it describes as a series of "fictitious" agreements. On appeal, #ManCity is expected to argue that it is implausible for Mansour to have been unaware that nearly £830 million of his own money was being used in this manner. The club is also likely to contest the use of the term "fictitious," arguing that it is not merely a word indicating something suspicious, but a legal term that has been improperly applied in this case. ▪️#ManCity's lawyers are also expected to challenge the time taken by the independent commission to render its verdict. They will argue that, in this type of case, decisions should normally be made within three months after the hearing ends, so that judges maintain an accurate memory of the examined elements. According to City, this delay would render the decision “legally unsafe.” The club will also emphasize that it presented 24 witnesses at the hearing, while the Premier League provided no witnesses confirming the existence of the alleged conspiracy. [via @MikeKeegan_DM] #ManCity #PremierLeague #Football (translated)

King Mohammed VI of Morocco has appointed Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country's first Prime Minister, marking a historic step for Moroccan politics as it faces significant economic challenges and dissatisfaction among young people. #Marokko #FatimaEzzahraElMansouri #Politik (translated)

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

Pierwsza kobieta w historii Maroka na stanowisku premiera. "Zaszczyt nie tylko dla mnie" Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri została mianowana na urząd przez króla Mohammeda VI. Stoją przed nią nie tylko nie tylko gospodarcze wyzwania. https://t.co/MymSrFEbKh #Maroko #premier #kobietywładzy #MA