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Dividend King wrote that he saw in the morning an article presenting French bonds as having become attractive again, then another in the evening, stating that it was the ideal time to buy a new home in France. He concluded that these two asset classes should be avoided at the moment. #Finance #Investissement #Immobilier (translated)

AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 10 OCTOBER 2026 Key developments of past 24 hours 1. ETHIOPIA–ERITREA — Addis Ababa alleges an “all-out invasion” Ethiopia told UN Security Council members that Eritrean troops had advanced as far as 60 km into northern Ethiopia and asserted a right to self-defence. Eritrea rejected the accusations. The scale of the alleged incursion remains independently unverified. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopia-says-it-must-defend-itself-against-eritreas-all-out-invasion-2026-10-09/ 2. SOUTH AFRICA — Government withdraws asylum-processing directive after violence The government withdrew a directive implementing a Constitutional Court ruling on access to asylum procedures after violent anti-migrant protests in Durban and Soweto. Authorities reported 24 vehicles burned and looting of foreign-owned businesses. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-withdraws-asylum-directive-after-anti-migrant-violence-2026-10-09/ 3. MOROCCO–SPAIN — King says migration-cooperation model has reached its limits King Mohammed VI said the current migration-cooperation model with Spain was inadequate and called for a broader partnership following a migration crisis involving Ceuta. The remarks point to possible changes in bilateral arrangements. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/moroccan-king-says-migration-cooperation-model-with-spain-hit-limit-2026-10-09/ 4. DR CONGO — Reuters reports deadly ambush involving Erik Prince-linked contractors Reuters sources reported at least 20 people killed or wounded in a September 17 ambush in South Kivu involving forces linked to Erik Prince. The alleged role of Rwanda-backed forces was not independently established. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/erik-princes-forces-suffer-battlefield-loss-congo-former-ufc-fighter-among-2026-10-09/ 5. DR CONGO — African Union mediators arrive in Kinshasa AU mediators, including former presidents Uhuru Kenyatta, Sahle-Work Zewde and Mokgweetsi Masisi, visited Kinshasa after meetings in Goma and Kigali, seeking progress on the eastern Congo peace process. No new agreement was announced. Source: https://fr.allafrica.com/stories/202610090393.html 6. SOUTH AFRICA — Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH South African jurist Navi Pillay received the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international law, human rights and accountability for serious international crimes. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/navanethem-navi-pillay-wins-2026-nobel-peace-prize-2026-10-09/ 7. AFRICA–UNITED STATES — DFC plans expanded equity investments IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH The US International Development Finance Corporation plans to expand direct equity investment in Africa, focusing on critical minerals and infrastructure. It reports over $14 billion in investment commitments across the continent. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/us-agency-do-more-equity-investing-africa-official-says-2026-10-09/ 8. PAN-AFRICAN BANKING — Ecobank moves to join China's yuan payment system IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH Ecobank plans to join China's CIPS payments network to facilitate yuan settlement for Africa–China commerce, reflecting interest in diversified cross-border payment channels. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/ecobank-join-chinas-cips-payments-platform-yuan-settlement-2026-10-09/ 9. KENYA — Cabinet approves $350 million financing for Kenya Airways IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH Kenya's cabinet approved $350 million in shareholder financing for Kenya Airways to meet urgent obligations. Further debt restructuring and investor discussions are planned. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-approves-350-million-shareholder-financing-kenya-airways-2026-10-09/ 10. CAMEROON — Military court sentences 66 after post-election unrest A Yaoundé military court convicted 66 people detained after unrest following Cameroon's 2025 presidential election. Defence lawyers indicated plans to appeal, with further cases pending. Source: https://fr.allafrica.com/stories/202610090290.html #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDailyReport #TopNewsOfAfrica #AfricaToday #SouthAfrica #NaviPillay #NobelPeacePrize2026 #NobelPeacePrize #HumanRights #InternationalLaw #InternationalJustice #PeaceAndSecurity #UnitedNations #AfricaUSA #UnitedStates #USDFC #DevelopmentFinance #EquityInvestment #ForeignDirectInvestment #CriticalMinerals #InfrastructureInvestment #AfricanEconomy #EconomicDevelopment #AfricaInvestment #DRCongo #EasternCongo #SouthKivu #ErikPrince #PrivateMilitaryContractors #SecurityContractors #ArmedConflict #MilitaryAmbush #M23 #Rwanda #AfricanUnion #Ethiopia #Eritrea #Tigray #HornOfAfrica #RegionalSecurity #SouthAfricaProtests #MigrationCrisis #Xenophobia #Morocco #Spain #MigrationPolicy #Ecobank #ChinaAfrica #YuanPayments #CIPS #Kenya #KenyaAirways #Cameroon #PoliticalUnrest #AfricanPolitics #Geopolitics #AfricaSecurity #WRLDorg

Actu Foot reported that José Mourinho wanted the Bernabéu to support Kylian Mbappé rather than follow a cause he deemed "orchestrated by journalists." Mourinho believed that the whistles against the striker were part of the objectives of some, and he called on the public to exercise discernment. He added that a Real Madrid player who failed to meet their sporting or civic obligations would not be left on the bench but would stay at home. According to him, Mbappé would play the next day because he was certain that he had not failed to meet his obligations. https://t.co/lNHsuhcrZT #Mbappé #RealMadrid #Football (translated)

The author agreed with an unnamed person, arguing that many Europeans had become accustomed to treating the US military presence in Europe as a reason to neglect their responsibilities as states and allies. The author said Europeans knew Article 5 by heart, while few outside expert circles knew Article 3. #Europa #Alianzas #Defensa #US #EU

Due to the growing mistrust of investors towards French debt, 38% of the bonds of major French companies, such as LVMH and L'Oréal, are now considered less risky than those of the state, an unprecedented situation that reflects a distinct perception of the financial health of multinationals compared to that of the French state. #Obligations #Investissement #LVMH (translated)

Dividend King criticized an amendment which, according to him, would propose extending the duration of the Exit Tax to 15 years, compared to the current two or five years. He explained that this provision allowed the French state to tax the unrealized capital gains of certain taxpayers leaving the country, even if they had not sold their securities. According to his description, the taxation could be canceled if the securities were held for two or five years, depending on their value, but would become payable in the event of a sale before the end of the period. He also indicated that financial guarantees could be required depending on the destination country. Dividend King believed that a 15-year period would prevent taxpayers from selling without the French taxation on capital gains accumulated before their departure and could be contrary to European law. He added that the individuals concerned would still have to declare these capital gains to the French tax authorities, even after ten years of living and paying taxes in another country. He presented the amendment as a signal encouraging people to leave France before being subject to the Exit Tax and claimed that socialism ultimately erects barriers to prevent people from leaving. #ExitTax #Fiscalité #Expatriation (translated)

Cerfia indicated, citing Le Monde, that Arcom was considering new rules to regulate podcasts and online formats hosting political figures, in the run-up to the 2027 presidential election. According to Cerfia, the regulator had launched a consultation with major content creators, some of whom attracted audiences comparable to those of TNT channels. Cerfia added that the obligations of political pluralism, fairness, and equal speaking time did not then apply to these formats. #podcasts #politique #régulation (translated)

Seydi Ba asked the prefect on what basis he considered minors to be involved, whether he had consulted their criminal records and on what grounds. He also asked if they had been convicted and if, failing that, the presumption of innocence was still recognized for them. Ba stated that summoning parents to remind them of their obligations was the responsibility of the prosecutor and not the prefect, adding that the presence of the public prosecutor did not change this prerogative. He believed that the priority given to communication relegated the separation of powers to the background. #Justice #DroitsDesMineurs #SéparationDesPouvoirs (translated)

The European Central Bank (ECB) is faced with a critical dilemma, as the rise in French bond yields threatens to spread a debt crisis across the entire euro area, prompting officials to consider interventions despite contradictions with its current policy. #BCE #CriseDeLaDette #ZoneEuro (translated)

Ni l’administration française ni la Commission européenne ne respectent leurs obligations d’information du public sur les impacts environnementaux et les consommations énergétiques des data centers. Une enquête de @LHreports et de @Mediapart https://t.co/8fUb9IEH5s #Environnement #DataCenters #Transparence #FR #EU

🚨 The 10-year OAT-Bund spread is now approaching 120 basis points, a level not seen since the euro-area debt crisis. 🇫🇷 France is currently being hit by two shocks at the same time. Long-term yields are rising everywhere but France is also underperforming Germany which means https://t.co/nIih6846Sd #France #Economie #Obligations #FR #DE