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There is only one solution: that all parties come together and discuss, not only the VAT, but also many other topics. The president of CD&V, Sammy Mahdi, believes that no one benefits from the "standoff" in which the federal budget discussions have bogged down. #BudgetFédéral #PolitiqueBelge #DialoguePolitique (translated)

KC Updates reported that Kamel indicated that discussions about Kyeahoo's extension were well advanced, but they would not conclude until after Worlds. According to Kamel, the player appreciated the club and was not necessarily looking to return to Korea, even though exchanges were ongoing. KC Updates also claimed that the rumor of Yike joining Shopify Rebellion was false. The account mentioned potential discussions with Loupiote and indicated that talks with KC Nayas were already underway. Regarding a possible arrival of KC Basil, KC Updates reported that Kamel praised her interviews and content. He also noted that she lived in the United States and was already covering the LCS, while specifying that this lead was not advanced at this stage. #Esports #LeagueOfLegends #Gaming (translated)

The Prime Minister notes that no agreement has, at this stage, been reached within the government on a new budget. Therefore, the 'State of the Union' (speech on the state of the union) will not be delivered this Tuesday, October 13. The Prime Minister will continue discussions within the government in the coming days. #EtatDeLUnion #BudgetFédéral #BartDeWever (translated)

"I would prefer to avoid orders to adopt the budget, in order to guarantee the 'parliamentary debate', says Roland Lescure, Minister of the Economy, on Sunday, October 11, on France Inter and France 2, as discussions on the budget proposal arrive in the chamber on Tuesday." #Budget2027 #DébatParlementaire #RolandLescure (translated)

Georges-Louis Bouchez, president of the MR, emphasizes that his party's refusal to increase VAT is not the only obstacle to negotiations on the federal budget, which concluded without an agreement after three hours of discussions. #BudgetFédéral #TVA #GeorgesLouisBouchez (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

Ireland has proposed a revised European budget for the period 2028-2034, planning cuts of 140 billion euros compared to the Commission's initial proposal, with the aim of reviving discussions on EU funding among member states with divergent positions. #BudgetUE #Irlande #UnionEuropéenne (translated)

I want to make it clear to everyone that, while Iran is in very bad shape, economically and militarily, and even as the blockade remains fully in effect, with record numbers of barrels of oil passing through the Strait of Hormuz [...], we will not attack Iran at any time before the midterm elections. Donald Trump also stated that the United States had "productive discussions with the Islamic Republic of Iran," without providing further details. #Iran #Midterms #Pétrole (translated)