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AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 11 OCTOBER 2026 Key developments of past 24h 1. SUDAN — Drone strike on displaced civilians: reported death toll rises to 41 IMPORTANCE: 10/10 — CRITICAL Emergency Lawyers reported that a drone strike on displaced people in Abu Shandi, Blue Nile state, killed 41, including eight children. The group blamed the RSF, which had not commented. The toll is not independently verified. Source: https://apnews.com/article/sudan-war-rsf-military-6cb2c34499234e9bcd33c3c9b49521da 2. ETHIOPIA–ERITREA — Eritrea appeals to UN Security Council Eritrea asked the Security Council to take deterrent measures against Ethiopia and denied Ethiopia's allegation of an Eritrean incursion. Ethiopian troops and allies entered Adigrat, according to residents and Reuters-verified footage. The alleged incursion has not been independently verified. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopian-forces-regain-control-border-city-after-reported-eritrean-incursion-2026-10-10/ 3. KENYA — Authorities expand Ebola awareness campaign IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH Kenya's health ministry asked churches and faith organizations to raise awareness about Ebola symptoms and early reporting. The campaign follows a fatal imported case from DR Congo; authorities continue tracing contacts and strengthening screening. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/10/kenyan-health-ministry-urges-churches-to-raise-awareness-about-ebola/ 4. MALAWI — Fuel shortages disrupt transport and commerce IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH Motorists in Lilongwe have queued for days for petrol, disrupting commuting, schooling and business. The latest reporting did not establish when supplies would normalize. Source: https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/10/malawi-motorists-queue-for-days-as-fuel-shortage-bites 5. DR CONGO — President presses AU mediators for implementation of peace commitments President Felix Tshisekedi met AU mediators in Kinshasa after consultations in Goma and Kigali, calling for concrete implementation of Washington and Doha peace commitments. No new ceasefire agreement was announced. Source: https://presidence.cd/actualite-detail/actualite/le_chef_de_letat_a_recu_le_panel_des_facilitateurs_de_lunion_africaine 6. SOUTH AFRICA — Police reinforce security after anti-migrant violence IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH Police increased their presence in Johannesburg and Durban after anti-migrant demonstrations, vehicle burnings and looting. The unrest was partly fuelled by misinformation about an asylum court ruling. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/10/heightened-security-at-anti-immigrant-hotspots-in-south-africa/ 7. MAURITANIA — Prime minister reappointed following resignation over electricity failures The prime minister was reappointed after resigning amid findings about fires at Nouakchott substations and prolonged power outages. Investigators cited deficiencies in maintenance, protection and emergency management. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/10/mauritanian-pm-reappointed-hours-after-resignation-over-power-outages/ 8. DR CONGO — Joseph Kabila criticizes government and security situation Former president Joseph Kabila accused the authorities of governance failures and criticized the handling of the eastern Congo conflict. These were his political allegations, not independently established findings. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/10/former-dr-congo-president-says-the-country-is-in-peril/ 9. MOROCCO — King calls for greater emphasis on youth opportunities King Mohammed VI urged greater focus on education, employment, skills and inclusion following youth-led demonstrations. He also called for revised cooperation with Spain on migration. Source: https://www.africanews.com/2026/10/10/moroccan-king-says-youth-issues-must-be-at-forefront-of-policy-agenda/ 10. KENYA — Erratic rainfall pressures farmers' finances and mental health IMPORTANCE: 7/10 — HIGH Farmers in Nyeri report losses from unpredictable rainfall and dry spells. Local specialists highlight growing stress and anxiety, while advocating climate-smart agriculture, irrigation and mental-health support. 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Nearly 8 in 10 young Ukrainians remain hopeful about the future, a @UNDP study finds. Today in Ozera, a village outside Kyiv, I saw what that hope looks like: young people rebuilding their own youth centre. Ukraine’s future is theirs to shape. Our job is to back them. https://t.co/EG2z7MLw7A #Ukraine #YouthEmpowerment #Hope #UA

In my first few months at @UNDP, I’ve met young people from across the world. Different contexts. The same priorities: Decent jobs. Opportunities. A real say in decisions shaping their lives. Our job is to give them a voice, funding & a route into decision-making. #YouthDay https://t.co/beLC2JDKj3 #YouthEmpowerment #DecentWork #GlobalOpportunities #Thetweetdoesnotspecificallymentionanycountryorcountrycodes.Therefore #theresultis:

In my first few months at @UNDP, I’ve met young people from across the world. Different contexts. The same priorities: Decent jobs. Opportunities. A real say in decisions shaping their lives. Our job is to give them a voice, funding and a route into decision-making. #YouthDay https://t.co/0OeTW3IBo5 #YouthEmpowerment #GlobalOpportunities #VoiceOfYouth #N/A

On this International Youth Day, I am reminded that young people are both navigating a changing world and helping to shape it. Through innovation, optimism, and determination, they are creating opportunities and building the economies of tomorrow. https://t.co/l2cNfh9HDY #InternationalYouthDay #YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #Nospecificcountrycodescanbeextractedfromthetweetprovided.

As innovators, leaders & agents of change, young people are seeking to build more inclusive, resilient & sustainable communities & societies. Let’s equip young people with the competencies our changing world requires, so they can help build a better tomorrow for all. #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableFuture #Innovation #Nospecificcountrycodesarementionedinthetweet.

Young people don’t need more talk about hope. They need the chance to build a future here at home. That means affordable homes, fair rents and a government that puts workers, families and communities first. It’s time to put workers, families and communities first and build an https://t.co/X9N6WnPZHL #AffordableHousing #WorkersRights #YouthEmpowerment #Nospecificcountriesarementionedinthetweet.

At the FiDo Youth Centre, I saw how education, sport, creativity & mentorship are helping young people, especially from Roma communities, build brighter futures. Inclusion means turning rights into reality and investing in a more equal Europe. https://t.co/5s4I8xSATZ #Inclusion #YouthEmpowerment #RomaCommunities #EU

Glad to see this year’s @economicsfest focused on young people - because youth must be at the centre of the future we are building together. Through the Pact for the Mediterranean, we are investing in skills, mobility, start-ups and quality jobs so young people can shape their https://t.co/CVndYkoBnp #YouthEmpowerment #FutureLeaders #MediterraneanPact #Therearenospecificcountrymentionsinthetweet #sotheresponseisempty.

As we mark #AfricaWeek, @UNESCO highlights its support to countries across Africa in strengthening #MediaAndInformationLiteracy: from integrating MIL into school curricula in Namibia🇳🇦 and Nigeria🇳🇬 to empowering youth to navigate AI and disinformation. 👉https://t.co/43q55weYaW https://t.co/GVZRfSzgeL #AfricaWeek #MediaLiteracy #YouthEmpowerment #NA #NG

Two teenage sisters from Gaza, Farah and Talo Mousa, won the regional Earth Prize for their innovative project that transforms war debris into reusable bricks, aiming to "turn destruction into something useful" and seeking to empower their community by teaching others how to replicate their solution amid ongoing displacement caused by the conflict. #EnvironmentalInnovation #YouthEmpowerment #Reconstruction #GZ #IL #US

King Charles III celebrated the 50th anniversary of The King's Trust at Buckingham Palace, highlighting its impact in supporting over 1.5 million disadvantaged young people globally through education, training, and employment programs since its founding in 1976. #YouthEmpowerment #Charity #RoyalFamily #UK #AU #CA #NZ

Teenage sisters Farah and Talo Mousa from Gaza have won the regional Earth Prize for transforming war debris into reusable bricks, aiming to turn destruction into something useful and to empower others to participate in reconstruction efforts rather than solely rely on external aid. #EnvironmentalInnovation #YouthEmpowerment #Reconstruction #PS #IL

Two teenage sisters from Gaza, Farah and Tala Mousa, have won the Middle East regional Earth Prize for their innovative project of turning rubble into reusable bricks to address the destruction caused by war, aiming to empower their community in reconstruction efforts with the $12,500 prize money. #EnvironmentalInnovation #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableSolutions #PS #IL

Two teenage sisters from Gaza, Farah and Tala Mousa, have won the Earth Prize for innovatively converting rubble into reusable bricks, aiming to empower their community to participate in reconstruction efforts amidst the devastation caused by ongoing conflict. #EnvironmentalInnovation #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableSolutions #GZ #IL

Two teenage sisters from Gaza, Farah and Tala Mousa, have received the Earth Prize for their innovative project that transforms rubble into reusable bricks, aiming to empower their community in reconstruction efforts amidst ongoing conflict and displacement. #EnvironmentalInnovation #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment #PS #IL

Two teenage sisters from Gaza, Farah and Tala Mousa, have won the Middle East regional Earth Prize for creating reusable bricks from rubble, aiming to transform destruction into a constructive solution while using their $12,500 prize to teach others the production process amidst ongoing displacement due to war. #EnvironmentalInnovation #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableSolutions #PS #IL #GA #KE #IE

Two teenage sisters from Gaza, Farah and Tala Mousa, have won an environmental award for their innovative project of transforming rubble into reusable bricks, motivated by their desire to turn destruction into something useful and to empower their community in the reconstruction efforts amid ongoing conflict and displacement. #EnvironmentalInnovation #YouthEmpowerment #SustainableDevelopment #PS #IL