Makana 360 Daily Report – 7 December 2025
📌 Tunisia – Protests Escalate Against Saied’s Crackdown
Tunisians protested in central Tunis for a third straight week against President Kais Saied’s widening crackdown on opposition figures and civil society, demanding the release of political detainees. The protests intensified after an appeals court issued prison sentences of up to 45 years to dozens of opposition leaders, businesspeople, and lawyers accused of plotting to overthrow him. The UGTT union has also called a nationwide strike on January 21.
📌 Ukraine – Macron to Meet Zelenskiy, Starmer and Merz in London
President Emmanuel Macron said he will travel to London on Monday to meet Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the British and German leaders to discuss the war in Ukraine and U.S.-mediated talks. He reaffirmed support for Ukraine and said security guarantees are essential for lasting peace, while condemning overnight strikes on Ukraine’s energy and rail infrastructure.
📌 Brazil – Bolsonaro’s Son Signals 2026 Run Backing
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro said his father, former President Jair Bolsonaro, endorsed him as the right-wing Liberal Party’s candidate for Brazil’s 2026 presidential election. The announcement unsettled markets, with Brazil’s currency falling as much as 3% against the dollar and the Bovespa index dropping about 4%.
📌 Top Sports & Media Highlights
• UFC — 2M mentions & engagement (Most reached: Dvalishvili vs Yan 2 – Vegas Showdown).
• Golden State Warriors — 2.9M mentions & engagement (Most reached: 2 biggest upset of the night!).
📖 Click here to read and download the full report
📧 For inquiries: info@makana360.com