World
Ghana Applies for BRICS Partner Status Amid US Tariff Threats
Ghana seeks to diversify partnerships through BRICS while facing potential 10-100% US tariffs under Trump's warnings against the bloc.
Adom Online, Ghana Guardian, Ghana Report +1
BREAKING
/US Justice Department seeks to block Alaska Senate results if incumbent loses/Ukrainian soldier amputated own leg and survived 491 days before drone evacuation/Argentina delays Malvinas sovereignty bill amid US company concerns/British Columbia snap election leaves both main parties unprepared/Apple iPhone Duo foldable phone launches with strong demand and $1,999 starting price/India climbs to fifth at Asian Para Games with 88 medals/US Justice Department seeks to block Alaska Senate results if incumbent loses/Ukrainian soldier amputated own leg and survived 491 days before drone evacuation/Argentina delays Malvinas sovereignty bill amid US company concerns/British Columbia snap election leaves both main parties unprepared/Apple iPhone Duo foldable phone launches with strong demand and $1,999 starting price/India climbs to fifth at Asian Para Games with 88 medals
12 October 2026 evening edition · Africa Newspaperarchive edition
The Montegre Africa paper — evening edition, 12 October 2026. What leads the agenda in Africa, what moved in the wider world, and the day in brief; set like a real newspaper and downloadable as a PDF.
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Monday, 12 October 2026Evening EditionAfrica · 48 stories
Agenda
South Africa Withdraws Asylum Directive After Court Ruling Sparks Unrest
Home Affairs reverses September directive opening asylum to irregular entrants following violent protests in Durban and Soweto, while Constitutional Court ruling remains binding.
African News Agency (ANA), Business Day, The Rio Times
From Africa
Economy
Fitch Revises Nigeria Outlook to Positive on Reserves, Reforms
Rating agency affirms 'B' rating but signals upgrade possible if reform momentum holds through 2027 elections.
BusinessDay, The Whistler, ThisDay
Culture
Ogaga Ifowodo Wins $100,000 Nigeria Prize for Literature
Nigerian poet and activist Ogaga Ifowodo claimed the 2026 award for his collection examining religious and political violence.
Leadership News, P.M. News, ThisDay
The World Today
Technology
Drone Strikes on Russian Data Centers Disrupt Yandex Services Across Central Asia
Ukrainian drone attacks on three Yandex facilities in Russia caused widespread outages for taxi, delivery, and cloud services in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan.
ABC News, DT Next, El Comercio +26
Agenda
Trump, Vance defend Guilfoyle amid $100k payment allegations
President and vice president react to Wall Street Journal report that U.S. ambassador to Greece pressed a donor to cover her credit-card debt.
ABC13 (Houston KTRK), ABC7 Los Angeles, Adevărul +24
Agenda
Russell Brand Rape Trial Opens in London Court
The British comedian faces seven charges involving six women dating back to the start of his career.
Courthouse News Service, Daily Mail, Extra.ie +7
World
EU to Approve Largest Sanctions Package on Russia Amid Hybrid Threats
Foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg to target 1,600 individuals and entities linked to Russia's military industry and discuss visa restrictions for Russian citizens.
Dinheiro Vivo, Infobae América, Jornal Económico +3
World
Russia Escalates Assassination Plots Against European Defense Executives
Five European intelligence agencies warn the Kremlin is expanding hybrid operations to target executives at drone and arms firms supplying Ukraine.
Formiche, Linkiesta, TV5MONDE
Technology
Stellantis Unveils Six Concepts Ahead of Paris Motor Show
The automaker previews nine concepts and over 60 vehicles as the biennial show opens with a focus on affordable European EVs.
Autocar, HDblog, Il Fatto Quotidiano +3
Economy
Central Asia, Azerbaijan Leaders Launch Joint E-Commerce Platform at Turkmen Summit
Presidents of six nations adopt joint statement prioritizing East-West and North-South transport corridors and propose a shared digital trade platform.
Axar.az, Kars Manşet, Qafqazinfo.az +2
Technology
Amazon launches Android tablets with Alexa+ and Google Play Store
New Alexa Tablet line replaces Fire OS with Android, adds generative AI assistant, and starts at $229.99.
Canaltech, El Economista, Olhar Digital +2
Sport & Life
Sports
Verstappen claims Singapore sprint pole and win, Russell penalised for Sunday
Red Bull driver dominates sprint weekend but focuses on Sunday grand prix after securing first Singapore pole and sprint victory.
1News, ABC Australia, Autosport +14
Sports
Brewers Beat Padres 3-1, Reach NLCS vs Dodgers
Garrett Mitchell's triple and game-saving catch power Milwaukee to a second straight NLCS appearance.
Click2Houston, Essentially Sports, Fox News +8
Sports
Cardinals Trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to Texans for Draft Picks
Arizona moves on from the 2024 No. 4 overall pick after three seasons, sending him to Houston to reunite with college quarterback C.J. Stroud.
Awful Announcing, Essentially Sports, Houston Press +2
Sports
Brazil beats Argentina 3-1 in women's friendly ahead of 2027 World Cup
Luany, Geyse, and Angelina score in first half; Argentina's Maricel Pereyra replies late as Brazil loses two players to injury.
CNN Brasil, Globo Esporte, TN +1
Entertainment
Naruto x Ninku Crossover Anime, Shadow Rising Manga Announced
Masashi Kishimoto reveals a four-episode crossover special and a new manga at New York Comic Con 2026.
FayerWayer, IGN, IGN India +1
In Brief
- Spain Prepares for National Day Military Parade in Madrid
- Guadalajara Water Protest Turns Violent; 39-51 Detained
- Romanian Businessman Charged With Voter Bribery in Georgescu Campaign
- DOJ Probes TV Networks Over White House Pool Boycott
- AI Founders Celebrate Trump's Hands-Off Regulation at SF Tech Week
- UK PM Burnham says Russia meddled in 2016 Brexit vote
- Feijóo launches PP precampaign for Nov 29 election with national reconstruction pledge
- Pope Leo XIV calls death penalty inadmissible as US plans livestreamed execution
- 14-Year-Old Opens Fire at Aubagne Middle School, Wounding Principal and Teacher
- Tropical Storm Rachel Triggers Severe Coastal Flooding Across Southern California
- Taiwan President Lai Vows to Defend Freedom Amid US-China Tensions
- German Labor Minister Bärbel Bas Resigns Amid Grief and Coalition Tensions
- Lawyers detained during protest against election chief; bar bodies seek Supreme Court intervention
- Arizona Congressional Candidate Reports Rape While Fixing Campaign Signs
- French police face scrutiny after student injured by tear gas canister
- King Mohammed VI Opens Parliament, Calls for Faster Reforms
- Turkish Interior Minister Meets Greek Counterpart on Security Cooperation
- Drone Attack on Tanker Off Oman Leaves Two Indian Seafarers Missing
- Alberta orders Edmonton to reverse infill housing rules
- Three Mexican men convicted of killing Australian brothers and US friend in Baja California
- Pentagon Updates Iran War Death Toll to 21, Adds Two Non-Combat Fatalities
- Two earthquakes strike southern Peru within hours
- Huntley Leads Ravens to 30-23 OT Win Over Falcons
- TMSF to Hire 75 Staff Amid Ongoing Fund Investigations
- Newry mother Danielle O'Keane remembered at funeral after fatal Dublin rickshaw crash
- Samsun Book Fair to Host Prominent Authors Oct. 24–Nov. 1
- Italian court rejects Wanda Nara's financial claims against Mauro Icardi
- Ella Langley Cancels Tulsa Concert Over Bomb Threat
- French astronaut Sophie Adenot returns after record 230-day mission
- Second Marmaris Seafood Festival Ends in Selimiye
- North Korea UN Mission Voicemail Hacked With Racist Satire
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