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As summit host, Spain urges NATO to watch its southern flank

13 Sept 23:05 Key points summarised by AI

Spain, as the NATO summit host, is strongly advocating for the alliance to broaden its security focus beyond Russia's invasion of Ukraine to address growing threats from its southern flank in Africa.
Russia is actively expanding its influence across Africa, particularly the Sahel region, through mercenary groups like Wagner, securing resources and strategic diplomatic allies while creating instability.
China's increasing military and economic presence in Africa, including attempts to establish naval bases on the Atlantic coast, represents another significant and emerging security challenge for NATO.
These evolving threats from the South and China's global ambitions are expected to be formally integrated into NATO's new Strategic Concept, redefining the alliance's security priorities for the coming decade.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.