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The author said Russian forces had struck two passenger buses in Kramatorsk that morning. Citing local authorities, the author reported 30 people killed and 18 injured, and said a day of mourning had been declared for those killed. The author added that people travelling through the city had died and that Ukraine was in mourning. https://t.co/u8ceZdePpX #Краматорськ #Україна #Жертви #RU #UA

The author wrote that Ukraine was observing a day of mourning after an attack in Pryluky that, according to the post, killed 22 people, including five children. The author also said Russian attacks had caused destruction and injuries in 10 regions of Ukraine and expressed condolences to the victims’ families and loved ones. https://t.co/eOn5D6Vaen #Ukraine #Mourning #PrayforUkraine #UA #RU

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

It is with profound sorrow that I have learned of the passing of His Majesty King Harald V of Norway. At this time of deep mourning, my thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family and the people of Norway, to whom I extend my deepest condolences. #KingHaraldV #Norway #Condolences #NO

🕯️ Today, August 21, is a Day of Mourning in Kyiv & region for the victims of Russia’s deadly attack. At least 16 people were killed in the Russian strikes overnight on August 20. Memory to the victims. My deepest condolences to their loved ones. 🥀💔 https://t.co/nMk01a0H8C #Kyiv #DayOfMourning #StandWithUkraine #UA #RU

Bucha. Irpin. Outskirts of Kyiv that became symbol of Russian war crimes at the beginning of the full scale invasion. Today, these outskirts of Kyiv are once again mourning its dead. Today, during daytime, multiple Russian ballistic missiles the Kyiv region. One of the https://t.co/azSMTt0Gxm #Bucha #Irpin #Kyiv #UA #RU

🕯️ Today is a Day of Mourning in Kyiv. A sad update - the death toll of the massive russian attack during the night of 1-2 July has risen to 30! I shot this video yesterday in front of a nine story building on the Left bank of the Dnipro in Kyiv where ten people died under the https://t.co/FoBk8EJW5i #Kyiv #DayOfMourning #UkraineAttack #UA #RU

Russian families are using AI-generated images and videos to resurrect their loved ones killed in the Ukraine war, creating deepfakes that serve both as a form of mourning and as a controversial portrayal of soldiers as heroes, sparking a divided online reaction over the ethical implications of such technology amidst the ongoing conflict. #AIDeathRepresentation #DigitalGrief #EthicalConcerns

Day of Mourning in Kyiv - to honour the 24 dead, including three children & 48 injured in largest combined Russian attack since full scale invasion. 1567 attack drones & 56 missiles launched against 🇺🇦 in a 24 hour period. Flags at half-mast. @EUDelegationUA https://t.co/DZoURnv60C #MourningDay #Kyiv #StandWithUkraine #UA #RU

On Saturday, a gathering on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, brought together civil rights leaders, activists, and supporters in mourning and reflection following a recent Supreme Court decision that undermined the Voting Rights Act, emphasizing the need for continued struggle and civic engagement in the fight for civil rights. #CivilRights #VotingRights #SocialJustice #US #LA #AL

In the wake of the tragic death of five-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby, whose body was discovered five days after she went missing in an Aboriginal community in Australia's Northern Territory, the incident has sparked widespread grief and outrage, uniting the community and the nation in mourning while also highlighting deep-rooted social inequalities and systemic failures in child protection for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. #IndigenousRights #ChildProtection #SocialJustice #AU #NT