AFRICA FRONT PAGETHURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026
11,741 HEADLINES TODAY FROM 180 SOURCES ACROSS 45 COUNTRIES
AFRICA TODAY: MONDAY, 26 OCTOBER 2026
The day's biggest African headlines on one page: the front-page stories, plus the top story from each country. 50 stories from 45 countries. Each headline links to the original publisher; the line under it says where and when it was reported.
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FRONT PAGE
- Utomi warns corruption costing Nigerians livesNigeria news, reported by Punch (26 Oct, 23:48 GMT).
- Pastor Alexander by Alexander Njonde — Listen OnlineKenya news, reported by Citizen Digital (26 Oct, 23:10 GMT).
- Ghana’s Mixed Martial Arts makes global inroads as Jeff Taylor wins African vice-presidencyGhana sport, reported by Graphic Online (26 Oct, 23:06 GMT).
- Regulation of religion — SA must tackle religious abuse without restricting freedom of beliefSouth Africa news, reported by Daily Maverick (26 Oct, 23:00 GMT).
ACROSS THE CONTINENT
- Obuasi SHTS scandal: Plan International Ghana demands independent probe, nationwide safeguarding reformsGhana news, reported by MyJoyOnline (26 Oct, 20:37 GMT).
- Ebola: Patient arrives Switzerland, contact tracing continuesNigeria health and science, reported by Punch (26 Oct, 23:58 GMT).
- Police inspector suspected to be mastermind of Dr Mutiso, Mbobu murders detained for 14 daysKenya news, reported by Nation (26 Oct, 15:34 GMT).
- Suspended Pretoria chief magistrate pleads not guilty in Bosasa-linked corruption trialSouth Africa news, reported by News24 (26 Oct, 20:01 GMT).
Mobcash, Binance, RedotPay : les coulisses du réseau 1xBet démantelé à BéjaïaAlgeria news, reported by Algérie 360 (FR) (26 Oct, 22:49 GMT).
Ermelindo Pereira reeleito segundo secretário do MPLA em LuandaAngola politics, reported by ANGOP (PT) (26 Oct, 19:09 GMT).
Le commissaire Delcoz Kindjanhoundé risque 5 ans de prisonBenin news, reported by 24 Heures au Bénin (FR) (26 Oct, 18:00 GMT).
- Mmegi OnlineBotswana news, reported by Mmegi (26 Oct, 15:53 GMT).
Décès de ZONGO/BAMBARA Félicité : Remerciements et faire-partBurkina Faso news, reported by Lefaso.net (FR) (26 Oct, 20:30 GMT).
Burundi : la PSR secouée par un scandale de corruption, son ancien commandant transféré en prisonBurundi news, reported by SOS Médias Burundi (FR) (26 Oct, 14:45 GMT).
L’âge en politique : Quand Lula expose les failles du « système Biya »Cameroon politics, reported by Actu Cameroun (FR) (26 Oct, 14:06 GMT).
Bangui frappé par des inondations, l’insalubrité pointée du doigtCentral African Republic health and science, reported by Radio Ndeke Luka (FR) (26 Oct, 14:06 GMT).
Tchad : trois officiers de police récompensés après l'arrestation de Bichara V8Chad news, reported by Alwihda Info (FR) (26 Oct, 21:29 GMT).
Tanzania: Congo Did Not Invent Our Dansi - They Just Wear It Better - Time to Learn From Bongo FlavaCongo-Brazzaville entertainment, reported by AllAfrica (26 Oct, 23:39 GMT).
Côte d’Ivoire : 523 élèves reçoivent des kits scolaires dans le village natal d’Amadou CoulibalyCôte d'Ivoire news, reported by Abidjan.net (FR) (26 Oct, 16:24 GMT).
Ebola en Ituri : 40 médecins récompensés pour leur engagement dans la riposteDR Congo health and science, reported by Radio Okapi (FR) (26 Oct, 18:46 GMT).
Egypt’s parliament authorises president Al-Sisi to send military support to Saudi Arabia if requestedEgypt politics, reported by Daily News Egypt (26 Oct, 17:45 GMT).
FNB Eswatini appoints Manqoba Shabangu as new TreasurerEswatini business and the economy, reported by Times of Eswatini (26 Oct, 11:39 GMT).
Daily_Brief: #South_African police investigating a foreign national beaten to death by crowd in #DurbanEthiopia news, reported by Addis Standard (26 Oct, 15:30 GMT).
Naufrage de Mayumba : Oligui Nguéma auprès des rescapés et des familles à Port-GentilGabon politics, reported by Gabonactu (FR) (26 Oct, 17:53 GMT).
UTG Students Protest Over Worsening Conditions at Faraba Campus, Threaten to Suspend LecturesThe Gambia news, reported by Kerr Fatou (26 Oct, 16:57 GMT).
Téléphonie : Mamy Diaby nommé Directeur général d’Areeba GuinéeGuinea news, reported by Guinee360 (FR) (26 Oct, 23:09 GMT).
Liberia: MOVEE Vows To Appeal Mixed Verdict In Saudi Rice Case, Alleges Political Persecution OF KemayahLiberia news, reported by FrontPage Africa (26 Oct, 15:38 GMT).
Trump forced to backpedal on his Libya ‘‘sh**house’’ insult after backlashLibya politics, reported by Libya Herald (26 Oct, 17:20 GMT).
Que les agriculteurs puissent vivre de leur travailMadagascar news, reported by NewsMada (FR) (26 Oct, 04:35 GMT).
Malawi cannot afford to fund the wrong degrees, expert warnsMalawi news, reported by Malawi24 (26 Oct, 20:07 GMT).
Ménaka : la CNDH condamne les attaques contre des civils à TagadayatMali news, reported by Malijet (FR) (26 Oct, 21:23 GMT).
La présidente de l’ONDF après une visite à la prison pour femmes à Nouakchott recommande une amélioration des conditions des détenuesMauritania news, reported by Sahara Medias (FR) (26 Oct, 23:02 GMT).
Tensions dans le pays : 28 mois de prison pour l’instigateur, deux ans pour les six autresMauritius news, reported by L'Express Maurice (FR) (26 Oct, 13:19 GMT).
Trappes Racist Shooting: Police Find RN Leaflets in Suspect’s CarMorocco news, reported by Morocco World News (26 Oct, 14:42 GMT).
Sunderland não desiste de Geny CatamoMozambique news, reported by O País (PT) (26 Oct, 19:24 GMT).
Chris Brown given suspended eight-month prison sentence over London nightclub attackNamibia news, reported by The Namibian (26 Oct, 12:51 GMT).
Rwanda Mining Board Regains Independence as Mineral Exports SurgeRwanda business and the economy, reported by KT Press (26 Oct, 22:08 GMT).
Cinq personnes périssent dans un accident sur le site de Mbeubeuss (médias)Senegal news, reported by APS (FR) (26 Oct, 21:20 GMT).
Devastating Fire Destroys Three-Storey Building in FreetownSierra Leone news, reported by Sierraloaded (26 Oct, 17:07 GMT).
Mucaaradku ma aqbali doonaan gogosha wadahadal ee uu dhigay Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud?Somalia news, reported by Kaab TV (26 Oct, 14:02 GMT).
Government reports 72 killed in Tonj North attackSouth Sudan news, reported by Sudans Post (26 Oct, 18:56 GMT).
CARE International paints bleak picture of Sudan education crisisSudan news, reported by Sudan Tribune (26 Oct, 20:45 GMT).
LULA a vitória do BrasilSão Tomé and Príncipe news, reported by Téla Nón (PT) (26 Oct, 00:35 GMT).
Experts come up with ‘seven-point package’ to shield Kenya from EbolaTanzania health and science, reported by The Citizen TZ (26 Oct, 20:31 GMT).
Gouvernance économiqueTogo business and the economy, reported by Togo First (FR) (26 Oct, 23:36 GMT).
Grand Tunis : arrestation de “El Jenn”Tunisia news, reported by La Presse (FR) (26 Oct, 16:45 GMT).
Chris Brown given suspended eight-month prison sentence over nightclub attackUganda news, reported by Nile Post (26 Oct, 16:54 GMT).
Six die in Chikankata Road accidentZambia news, reported by Lusaka Times (26 Oct, 18:58 GMT).
Zimbabwe’s US$66bn economy under fire: The numbers that don’t add upZimbabwe business and the economy, reported by Nehanda Radio (26 Oct, 20:30 GMT).- Nurse killed in attack while responding to Ebola alert in DR CongoPan-African news, reported by BBC Africa (26 Oct, 14:27 GMT).