Simple English News Daily Tuesday 11 November 2025. Uganda Kenyan activists. Mali Islamists. US shutdown vote. Brazil COP30. India Delhi explosion...
Nov 10, 2025
In today's roundup, we learn about the release of Kenyan activists in Uganda. The African Union is urging cooperation to tackle Islamist threats in Mali. A potential end to the U.S. government shutdown is on the horizon with Senate votes. Brazil's COP30 kicks off, aiming to address climate truths. A car explosion in Delhi raises security concerns. Protests over pollution lead to mass arrests in the Indian capital. Meanwhile, a typhoon affects the Philippines and a Russian agent admits to working for the FSB in Poland.
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Kenyan Activists Detained Then Released
- Bob Njagi and Nicholas Oyel were arrested in Uganda while travelling to a political event for Bobby Wine on October 3rd.
- President Yoweri Museveni later admitted his security forces detained them and released them after diplomatic talks with Kenyan leaders.
Sahel Militants Disrupt Fuel And Security
- The African Union warned that Islamist militants in Mali are blocking fuel and kidnapping foreigners to fund operations.
- The AU called for enhanced cooperation and intelligence sharing to support Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso against JNIM attacks.
Bipartisan Senate Move To End Shutdown
- The US Senate overcame a 60-vote hurdle as eight Democrats joined Republicans to advance a funding bill.
- That vote lets the bill move to House debate and may end the government shutdown if passed there.