AFRICA FRONT PAGETUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026
6,404 STORIES IN 24H FROM 194 SOURCES ACROSS 45 COUNTRIES
AFRICA TODAY: MONDAY, 2 NOVEMBER 2026
The day's biggest African headlines on one page: the front-page stories, plus the top story from each country. 49 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
- STOLEN STASH: Phala Phala: Two convicted despite ‘poor’ probe into $580,000 theftSouth Africa news, reported by Daily Maverick (2 Nov, 22:58 GMT).
- Katsina Imam urges probe into cleric’s assassinationNigeria news, reported by Punch (2 Nov, 23:51 GMT).
- Ghana AIDS Commission, 1st Lady's Office take Breast Cancer and HIV services to NunguaGhana health and science, reported by 3News (2 Nov, 23:48 GMT).
- Jakakimba returns to ODM from UDA ahead of 2027 Suba North MP raceKenya politics, reported by Citizen Digital (2 Nov, 23:37 GMT).
ACROSS THE CONTINENT
- Two arrested over murder of female tricycle riderGhana news, reported by MyJoyOnline (2 Nov, 21:29 GMT).
- NANS issues 48-hour ultimatum to GUO Transport after fatal accidentNigeria news, reported by Punch (2 Nov, 23:41 GMT).
- Actress Regina Re among four held as detectives probe mother’s killingKenya news, reported by Citizen Digital (2 Nov, 20:15 GMT).
Air Algérie lance une nouvelle promotion : tarifs et destinations concernéesAlgeria news, reported by TSA (FR) (2 Nov, 18:19 GMT).
Bus overturns, killing three and injuring 30 in Cuanza-Sul ProvinceAngola news, reported by ANGOP (PT) (2 Nov, 21:42 GMT).
Bénin : cinq ans de prison requis pour une escroquerie au nom de Claudine TalonBenin news, reported by Benin Web TV (FR) (2 Nov, 19:20 GMT).
Independence for Some, Not Others?Botswana news, reported by The Botswana Gazette (2 Nov, 20:28 GMT).
Bobo-Dioulasso : Trois individus interpellés pour escroquerie, vols de motos et assassinatBurkina Faso news, reported by Lefaso.net (FR) (2 Nov, 21:55 GMT).
Bubanza : Des projets de développement malgré les défisBurundi news, reported by Iwacu (FR) (2 Nov, 13:25 GMT).
Incendie à l’usine Metafrique Steel à Douala : 16 personnes grièvement brûlées !Cameroon news, reported by Actu Cameroun (FR) (2 Nov, 15:23 GMT).
Centrafrique : condamné à 15 ans de prison au Tchad, Abdoulaye Miskine reçoit le soutien du FDPC, qui rejette le verdict et exige le respect de ses droitsCentral African Republic news, reported by Corbeau News (FR) (2 Nov, 06:00 GMT).
N’Djamena : l’archidiocèse prie pour les fidèles défuntsChad news, reported by Tchadinfos (FR) (2 Nov, 20:30 GMT).
Vient de paraître : « La nature éradique l’être humain de l’existence », un ouvrage qui interroge le devenir de l’humanitéCongo-Brazzaville news, reported by Les Dépêches de Brazzaville (FR) (2 Nov, 17:10 GMT).
Côte d’Ivoire : Plusieurs communes d’Abidjan et de l’intérieur plongées dans le noir après des incidents électriquesCôte d'Ivoire news, reported by Ivoirematin (FR) (2 Nov, 23:35 GMT).
Assassinat de Franck Ngyke et de son épouse : 21 ans après, l’ACOFEPE et La Référence Plus réclament la réouverture des enquêtesDR Congo news, reported by Actualite.cd (FR) (2 Nov, 13:33 GMT).
IFC invests $100m in Banque du Caire IPO to boost business financing in EgyptEgypt business and the economy, reported by Daily News Egypt (2 Nov, 18:04 GMT).
Ambassador Greer Issues statement on President Trump’s intent to terminate Rwanda and S. Africa from AGOAEswatini politics, reported by Times of Eswatini (2 Nov, 21:23 GMT).
Great Ethiopian RunEthiopia news, reported by Capital Ethiopia (2 Nov, 11:52 GMT).
Travaux de maintenance de la station de production d’eau potable de Ntoum (Communiqué SEEG)Gabon news, reported by Gabonactu (FR) (2 Nov, 14:16 GMT).
Police Assure Readiness for Presidential Nominations, Announce Road Closures Around IECThe Gambia politics, reported by Kerr Fatou (2 Nov, 19:28 GMT).
Accident impliquant le véhicule de la ministre Djénabou Touré : Aliou Bobo Bah meurt en détentionGuinea politics, reported by Guinee360 (FR) (2 Nov, 12:55 GMT).
Team Martin Wleh Pennie Announces Candidates for 2026 UL Alumni Association Elections, Unveils Five Key Campaign PillarsLiberia politics, reported by Liberian Investigator (2 Nov, 19:27 GMT).
Libya Formally Requests Extradition Of ‘Lilu King’ From MaltaLibya news, reported by Libya Review (2 Nov, 17:16 GMT).
Démolition des box à Behoririka: Manifestations et grenades lacrymogènes jusqu’à tard dans la nuitMadagascar news, reported by NewsMada (FR) (2 Nov, 04:30 GMT).
‘You’re not okay upstairs!’ Chilima crash inquiry erupts as witness and MPs trade insultsMalawi politics, reported by Nyasa Times (2 Nov, 23:38 GMT).
POLICE NATIONALE : 31 officiers formés à la maîtrise des risques et au contrôle interneMali news, reported by Bamada.net (FR) (2 Nov, 20:18 GMT).
Le ministre de l’intérieur estime que les prestations de la société Chargée de la propreté de Nouakchott « en deçà des attentes »Mauritania politics, reported by Sahara Medias (FR) (2 Nov, 15:31 GMT).
Accident à Chemin-Grenier : un motocycliste de 37 ans perd la vieMauritius news, reported by Defimedia (FR) (2 Nov, 15:16 GMT).
Mohammed Ziane receiving necessary healthcare says Al Arjat 1 prisonMorocco news, reported by Yabiladi (2 Nov, 18:00 GMT).
Mozambique: Terrorism linked to community marginalisation in Cabo Delgado — AIM reportMozambique politics, reported by Club of Mozambique (2 Nov, 12:22 GMT).
Croc attack, house fire claim three lives in ZambeziNamibia news, reported by New Era (2 Nov, 08:52 GMT).
Kigali Climate Protocol Faces $1.7 Billion Funding Challenge and Unexplained Industrial EmissionsRwanda health and science, reported by KT Press (2 Nov, 14:01 GMT).
JOJ Dakar 2026 : après l’arrestation d’Amadou Sarang Diallo, l’Alliance palestinienne monte au créneauSenegal news, reported by Senego (FR) (2 Nov, 21:10 GMT).
EDSA Transformer Facility Catches Fire in New England Community, FreetownSierra Leone news, reported by Sierraloaded (2 Nov, 17:23 GMT).
Uganda begins withdrawing troops deployed bilaterally in SomaliaSomalia news, reported by Somali Guardian (2 Nov, 17:28 GMT).
Gold mining tensions spark clashes in Kapoeta SouthSouth Sudan business and the economy, reported by Radio Tamazuj (2 Nov, 16:42 GMT).
Sudan gov’t accuses Ethiopia of backing RSF drone attacks, analysts question UN complaintSudan news, reported by Radio Dabanga (2 Nov, 17:17 GMT).
Parceria com a Rússia impulsiona processo de neodescolonização na África, diz analistaSão Tomé and Príncipe news, reported by Téla Nón (PT) (2 Nov, 16:34 GMT).
Tanzania broaden its public awareness campaign on EAC Draft Constitution to Mtwara residentsTanzania politics, reported by Daily News (2 Nov, 18:55 GMT).
Togo / Le programme Novissi vanté en Corée du Sud: Ridicule !Togo news, reported by iciLome (FR) (2 Nov, 18:01 GMT).
Kaïs Saïed maintient ses priorités : Une guerre sans répit contre la corruptionTunisia politics, reported by La Presse (FR) (2 Nov, 20:45 GMT).
Besigye Treason Trial: Police Investigator Admits Detectives Did Not Visit Alleged Crime ScenesUganda news, reported by Nile Post (2 Nov, 14:59 GMT).
PF Secretary-General, Nakacinda, has case to answer —CourtZambia politics, reported by Zambia Monitor (2 Nov, 13:45 GMT).
President Mnangagwa demands tangible results from diplomatsZimbabwe politics, reported by NewsDay (2 Nov, 15:08 GMT).- Uganda withdrawing troops from peacekeeping mission in SomaliaPan-African news, reported by France 24 (2 Nov, 21:24 GMT).