Ousmane Sonko criticises Senegal’s debt plan and proposed 2027 budget
The opposition figure says a planned debt-treatment mechanism would impose painful conditions. The IMF says its proposed $2.2 billion arrangement still needs approval.
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Baptist World Aid report finds little progress on fashion brands’ ethical practices
Brands assessed in the 2026 Ethical Fashion Report averaged 31.5 out of 100, with gaps between company policies and practices affecting workers.
France orders local curfews in Paris, Nice and other cities after unrest
Orders issued on 19 October set different hours and restrictions across Paris and several other French cities after a weekend of violent protests.
Sudan drone strikes kill children in Khartoum and dozens near West Kordofan market
Three children were reported killed near Khartoum’s airport on Monday, while a medical source cited by AFP put the toll from a Sunday strike in Al-Dibab at 80.
Zelensky says Starshield speed limits hinder Ukrainian drone-strike coordination
Ukraine’s president says frontline units report that Starshield equipment stops functioning at certain speeds, complicating their response to Russian forces.
Benny Gantz withdraws from Israel’s 27 October election
The Blue and White leader said he would not run after polls placed his party below the threshold for entering parliament, Al Jazeera reported.
Ukraine’s EU integration chief questions open contest for prosecutor general
Vsevolod Chentsov said an open contest is neither required by the EU nor, in his view, needed. EU accession benchmarks call for a less political, more transparent selection...
Lavrov meets Iran’s foreign minister in Tehran after Gulf states urge Russia to press for talks
Sergey Lavrov and Abbas Araghchi discussed the war and regional security on October 19, a day after Gulf states asked Moscow to press Iran toward dialogue.
Tanzania says three Mnazi Bay wells found gas; quantity due this month
Energy Minister Juma Homera says drilling is complete at the Mtwara Region block. The government plans to disclose how much gas was found at an event on 26–27 October.
Macron faces criticism after riot address and keeps interior minister in post
French politicians across the spectrum criticised Emmanuel Macron’s response to weekend unrest. He rejected Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez’s offer to resign and asked him to...
Donnie Wahlberg says passengers are safe after jet skids off Las Vegas runway
The jet left the runway during an aborted takeoff at Harry Reid International Airport on October 18. The airport reported no known injuries and closed two runways for inspection.
Myanmar releases rare photos of Aung San Suu Kyi after royal package delivery
Myanmar officials say they delivered books and sealed communications from King Charles III to the detained former leader, whose public contact remains limited.
SS Richard Montgomery masts removed from bomb-laden Thames wreck
The government says removing all three masts reduced pressure on the wartime wreck. Monitoring, an exclusion zone and flying restrictions remain in place.
Niue plans Auckland representative’s residence at $2.2m Māngere Bridge property
Niue says the Auckland house is intended for its representative once formal arrangements with New Zealand are complete. The appointee has yet to be identified.
New Zealand–India trade agreement begins, with tariff relief for exporters
RNZ reports the agreement is in force. Trade Minister Todd McClay says 57% of New Zealand exports to India are now tariff-free, with further cuts scheduled.
Zelenskyy says US delays are holding up vital supplies for Ukraine
Ukraine’s president says political agreements on air defence supplies have not been implemented as Russian strikes damage energy sites. He did not specify which shipments were...
Ramaphosa says South Africa must prepare for possible loss of US trade benefits
South Africa’s president warned that exclusion from the AGOA programme could devastate jobs, while talks with US officials continue.
World Food Programme cuts Gaza food aid as families face shipment restrictions
A funding shortfall has reduced monthly WFP assistance from 1.6 million people to 1.1 million. Separately, reported restrictions on shipments are adding pressure on families...