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This evening, at a previously agreed-upon time, I was questioned by the Central Investigative Prosecutor’s Office in connection with the events of June 21, 2024. I gave a brief statement and did not admit to the crime I am accused of. I will provide updates on any further developments, Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar announced on his Facebook page that he was questioned by the Central Investigative Prosecutor’s Office (KNYF) on Wednesday evening in connection with what has been referred to as “the cell phone theft case.” #HungarianPolitics #PéterMagyar #CorruptionAllegations (translated)

The post said Pep Guardiola planned to attend Manchester City’s match against PSG at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday the following week, marking his first return since leaving his role as City manager. It cited Paul Hirst’s report and recalled that Guardiola had said a few days earlier, “I am with you, I’ll be with you,” after the Premier League verdict. https://t.co/uNeSZIzFz7 #ManCity #PSG #PepGuardiola #GB #FR

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

⚠ Wednesday Brief⚠️ 🇺🇸 U.S. Consumer Confidence Plunges 🇨🇳 #China’s Economic Activity Rebounds 🇨🇳 China’s Stimulus Push Falls Flat With Markets 🇫🇷 French CPI Came Above Expectations ... https://t.co/LZd65RmZLH #Economy #ConsumerConfidence #MarketTrends #US #CN #FR

⚠ Wednesday Brief ⚠️ 🇺🇸 Anthropic and OpenAI Release Cheaper Models 🇺🇸 🇮🇷 Trump Hails ‘Very Good’ Iran Talks 🛢️ Oil Traders Bet on Price Drop 🇨🇳 🌎 China’s Share of Global Container Exports Hits 40% ... https://t.co/qGjihbNIYZ #AI #IranTalks #GlobalTrade #US #IR #CN

Our motion would put a levy on data centres so they would have to pay the same rate for energy as ordinary households (unlike now, where they pay about half the rate!). The Dáil will be voting on our motion on Wednesday. We need to put on as much pressure before then as possible #DataCenters #EnergyTax #DailVote #IE

⚠ Wednesday Brief ⚠ 🇺🇸 🛢️ Focus on #FOMC Amid #Oil Crisis 🇯🇵 #Japan’s Export Growth Stays Solid 🇬🇧 U.K. Inflation Rises to Five-Month High ... https://t.co/fS42fkBLT7 #FOMC #OilCrisis #JapanExport #USA #JP #GB

Security, Ukraine, competitiveness, trade and partnerships, and safer online spaces for everyone. Tune in on Wednesday at 9 AM as President @vonderleyen delivers her State of the Union address, setting out concrete steps to shape Europe’s future. https://t.co/8ubyqORX9A https://t.co/ilbE42aCGc #Ukraine #Security #EU2023 #UA #EU

ANNOUNCEMENT: The “Romanza - 30th Anniversary World Tour” is coming to newly-added North American cities! Social followers have early access to tickets starting Wednesday, September 16th at 10am local. General onsale begins Friday, September 18th at 10am local. https://t.co/ebTSjbBiSE #RomanzaTour #30thAnniversary #NorthAmerica #US #CA

🇺🇸 US retail diesel prices hit the highest since mid-2022, topping a peak seen during the early stages of the Iran war to approach a record - Bloomberg *The national average pump price climbed to $5.783 a gallon on Wednesday, surpassing the wartime peak set in April, and is #DieselPrices #Inflation #FuelCosts #US #IR

⚠ Wednesday Brief ⚠ 🇺🇸 🇮🇷 U.S.-#Iran Conflict Intensifies 🇦🇺 #RBNZ Delivers Back-to-Back Rate Hikes 🇨🇳 #China’s New 20% Tax Hits Foreign Dividends 🇩🇪🇨🇳 #Germany-China #Trade Clash Ahead ... https://t.co/ZKQmvZejj5 #Iran #RBNZ #Trade #US #IR #AU #CN #DE