📢 Makana 360 Daily Report – October 18, 2025
📌 Gaza – Rafah Crossing Set to Reopen Monday (Oct 20):
The Palestinian embassy in Egypt says Rafah will reopen on Monday for Palestinians in Egypt to return to Gaza, following a U.S.-brokered ceasefire/hostage deal. Rafah has been largely shut since Israel took the Gaza side in May 2024; it’s unclear if aid will flow through the crossing. Needs remain severe, with limited supplies entering via Kerem Shalom and famine reports disputed by Israel.
📌 Pakistan–Afghanistan – Doha Talks After Worst Clashes Since 2021:
Defense ministers Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob and Khawaja Asif met in Doha as a ceasefire was extended. Islamabad pressed on cross-border militancy; Kabul denied harboring militants and accused Pakistan of deadly airstrikes during the truce. A suicide attack killed seven Pakistani soldiers Friday; dozens have died and hundreds were wounded over the past week. Afghanistan also withdrew from a T20 tri-series amid the violence.
📌 Kenya – Injuries at Raila Odinga Memorial:
Dozens were injured as swelling crowds caused chaos at a memorial for former PM Raila Odinga in Kisumu; some victims were in critical condition, per the Kenyan Red Cross. This followed a Nairobi state funeral where two died and 160+ were injured in a stampede. Odinga, 80, died in India; his body was later flown to Bondo as plans shifted.
📌 Sports/Media – Top Mentions & Reach:
Shohei Ohtani sent the Dodgers back to the World Series (~7.4M reach); Chelsea’s “incredible performance” dominated club chatter (~3.6M); and TwitchCon security/assault concerns drew ~1.1M in the creator economy.
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