AFRICA FRONT PAGEWEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026
6,897 STORIES IN 24H FROM 226 SOURCES ACROSS 54 COUNTRIES
AFRICA TODAY: TUESDAY, 3 NOVEMBER 2026
The day's biggest African headlines on one page: the front-page stories, plus the top story from each country. 59 stories from 54 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
- Lebanon cocaine bust: Three foreign nationals arrested in GhanaGhana news, reported by MyJoyOnline (3 Nov, 22:49 GMT).
- LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: IEC tightens security amid ballot disruptions, arrests and election intimidationSouth Africa politics, reported by Daily Maverick (3 Nov, 23:55 GMT).
- Osun APC scraps parallel Tinubu campaign councilNigeria politics, reported by Punch (3 Nov, 23:55 GMT).
- Burkina Faso: deux proches de l'ancien ministre Djibril Bassolé libérésPan-African politics, reported by RFI Afrique (FR) (3 Nov, 22:37 GMT).
ACROSS THE CONTINENT
- Hamile explosion: Injured immigration officer airlifted to Accra – MuntakaGhana news, reported by Citi Newsroom (3 Nov, 18:16 GMT).
- Atiku’s claim: DSS denies plotting Sokoto protest, orders probeNigeria politics, reported by Vanguard (3 Nov, 22:18 GMT).
- Kitui MCA charged over theft of phones worth millions in Nairobi CBDKenya news, reported by The Standard (3 Nov, 15:56 GMT).
- Attorney allegedly linked to gang cases shot dead in Eldorado ParkSouth Africa news, reported by TimesLIVE (3 Nov, 17:19 GMT).
Hadj 2027 : le délai de paiement prolongé sur décision de TebbouneAlgeria politics, reported by Algérie 360 (FR) (3 Nov, 14:58 GMT).
Congresso do MPLA 2026: SJA condena exigência do número do CAP a jornalistasAngola politics, reported by Hold On Angola (PT) (3 Nov, 14:20 GMT).
Rougeole : New York annonce la mort d’un enfant, une première depuis plus de 30 ansBenin news, reported by Benin Web TV (FR) (3 Nov, 21:49 GMT).
Independence for Some, Not Others?Botswana news, reported by The Botswana Gazette (2 Nov, 20:28 GMT).
Décès de ZONGO/BAMBARA Félicité : Remerciements et faire-partBurkina Faso news, reported by Lefaso.net (FR) (3 Nov, 20:30 GMT).
Nakivale : des milliers de réfugiés exclus du recensement, les autorités interpelléesBurundi news, reported by SOS Médias Burundi (FR) (3 Nov, 08:19 GMT).
Governo disponibiliza mais de cinco milhões de escudos para apoiar pescadores com desconto no gasóleoCabo Verde politics, reported by Notícias do Norte (PT) (3 Nov, 17:43 GMT).
Archbishop Nkea Assumes Role as Grand Chancellor of Catholic University of Central AfricaCameroon news, reported by Mimi Mefo Info (3 Nov, 22:29 GMT).
Centrafrique : À Rondji, les FACA transforment un site minier chinois en prison privée et torturent des travailleurs sans preuveCentral African Republic news, reported by Corbeau News (FR) (3 Nov, 06:00 GMT).
Dengue : l’Ordre des pharmaciens appelle à éviter l’automédication et rappelle la gratuité des soinsChad health and science, reported by Tchadinfos (FR) (3 Nov, 15:58 GMT).
Décès de Mselem Ali : les Comores perdent une grande voix de la radio.Comoros news, reported by Comores Infos (FR) (3 Nov, 06:57 GMT).
Handball : le point de la 2e journée des matches de qualification au Grand tournoiCongo-Brazzaville news, reported by Les Dépêches de Brazzaville (FR) (3 Nov, 14:45 GMT).
Côte d’Ivoire : Pourquoi Charles Blé Goudé retourne à La Haye, sur les traces de son procèsCôte d'Ivoire news, reported by Linfodrome (FR) (3 Nov, 19:06 GMT).
Lualaba : un accord ouvre la voie à la reprise de l’exploitation artisanale à Mulondo après une trentaine de mortsDR Congo news, reported by Actualite.cd (FR) (3 Nov, 14:45 GMT).
Le chef de l’Etat préside les travaux de la 13e séance du Conseil des ministresDjibouti news, reported by ADI (FR) (3 Nov, 14:49 GMT).
Egypt Raises $500 Million by Reopening Existing Dollar BondsEgypt business and the economy, reported by Egyptian Streets (3 Nov, 16:03 GMT).
Owono cierra sus redes sociales tras la muerte de Jesús de MiguelEquatorial Guinea news, reported by Real Equatorial Guinea (ES) (3 Nov, 14:54 GMT).
Public seminars for diaspora nationals in various countries – Eritrea Ministry Of InformationEritrea news, reported by Shabait (3 Nov, 17:01 GMT).
Zulu King’s Offices clash over royal directiveEswatini news, reported by Times of Eswatini (3 Nov, 13:22 GMT).
Ethiopia-Europe Partnership in Critical Minerals Dev't Benefits Both, Says IFA Exec DirectorEthiopia news, reported by ENA (3 Nov, 15:41 GMT).
Corruption : le Gabon réaffirme son engagement à Vienne pour une gouvernance fondée sur la transparence et l’intégritéGabon news, reported by Gabonactu (FR) (3 Nov, 21:34 GMT).
Coalition 2026 Threatens Street Protests if Bensouda Is Barred From Presidential ElectionThe Gambia politics, reported by Kerr Fatou (3 Nov, 21:05 GMT).
Régionales et sénatoriales : Mamadi Doumbouya convoque le corps électoralGuinea politics, reported by Guinee360 (FR) (3 Nov, 21:03 GMT).
*PRIMEIRO-MINISTRO DEFENDE NOVO PROGRAMA COM O FMI ORIENTADO PARA O CRESCIMENTO ECONÓMICO, A CRIAÇÃO DE EMPREGO E O DESENVOLVIMENTO SOCIAL*Guinea-Bissau business and the economy, reported by Conosaba do Porto (PT) (3 Nov, 18:28 GMT).
Census results delayed as credibility questions emergeLesotho news, reported by Newsday Lesotho (2 Nov, 13:34 GMT).
Liberia: Ex-NSA Official Gets 50 Years for Statutory Rape of 16-Year-Old Boy; Kidnapping Charge Returns to CourtLiberia news, reported by FrontPage Africa (3 Nov, 16:04 GMT).
Libyan PM Hammad Calls For Global Action Against TerrorismLibya news, reported by Libya Review (3 Nov, 18:35 GMT).
Aire protégée d’Ampasindava: 28 ha de mangroves restaurés par les femmes VOIMadagascar news, reported by NewsMada (FR) (3 Nov, 04:28 GMT).
Malawi’s most famous watchdog HRDC faces shutdown, vows to challenge NGO authority in courtMalawi news, reported by Nyasa Times (3 Nov, 22:48 GMT).
Opération Dougoukoloko : les FAMa frappent avec précision plusieurs positions terroristes à Niono, Tessalit et Gourma-RharousMali news, reported by Bamada.net (FR) (3 Nov, 15:10 GMT).
Le ministre des affaires économiques : « le taux d’extrême pauvreté dans le pays a diminué de près de 1% entre 2019 et 2025 »Mauritania politics, reported by Sahara Medias (FR) (3 Nov, 19:17 GMT).
Mother Partner Arrested after 1 Year Old Girl Dies from Bowel TearMauritius news, reported by News Moris (3 Nov, 11:37 GMT).
Moroccans urged to leave vehicles parked for six hours in protest over fuel pricesMorocco news, reported by Yabiladi (3 Nov, 17:40 GMT).
Mozambique: 95% of clinical records from the Oncology Department were saved from fire, HCM says — WatchMozambique news, reported by Club of Mozambique (3 Nov, 13:21 GMT).
Murder, robbery accused claims charges are ‘false’Namibia news, reported by The Namibian (3 Nov, 15:00 GMT).
Niger : 1 245 morts dans des accidents de la route en 2025Niger news, reported by Studio Kalangou (FR) (3 Nov, 15:32 GMT).
Two Ugandans Among 11 Arrested in Rwanda Over Cable Theft Linked to Power CutsRwanda news, reported by KT Press (3 Nov, 12:11 GMT).
JOJ Dakar 2026 : La vérité sur les 45 milliards du PRES pour la compétitionSenegal news, reported by Senenews (FR) (3 Nov, 21:54 GMT).
‘Fête des Morts’Seychelles news, reported by SBC (3 Nov, 07:35 GMT).
Minister Swaray Engages Canadian Counterpart on Haiti Security and Sierra Leone’s ICJ BidSierra Leone politics, reported by Sierraloaded (3 Nov, 22:28 GMT).
Somaliland: Cirro oo ku hanjabay inuu la wareegi doono hubka qeybta 26aad ciidamada Soomaaliya ee Gobolka SoolSomalia news, reported by Kaab TV (SO) (3 Nov, 16:41 GMT).
Another veteran politician loses SPLM primary elections in UrorSouth Sudan politics, reported by Radio Tamazuj (3 Nov, 15:51 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).
O Instituto Nacional de Saúde Pública aguarda apenas pela promulgação presidencialSão Tomé and Príncipe health and science, reported by Téla Nón (PT) (3 Nov, 16:04 GMT).
Women Parliamentarians urge Great Lakes region to fast track implementation of UN Resolution 1325Tanzania news, reported by Daily News (3 Nov, 13:31 GMT).
« Mon frère est mort sur le front » : comment le Togo, ami du Kremlin, laisse partir ses jeunes pour l’UkraineTogo news, reported by iciLome (FR) (3 Nov, 07:53 GMT).
Rassemblement en soutien à Ayachi Hammami devant la prison de MonastirTunisia news, reported by Kapitalis (FR) (3 Nov, 22:30 GMT).
PLE candidate dies in boda boda accident on way to examsUganda news, reported by The Independent (3 Nov, 12:29 GMT).
AFC seeks Zambia, Angola funding for $5 billion Lobito railway as financial projections stallZambia news, reported by Zambia Monitor (3 Nov, 15:38 GMT).
Zimbabwe to get first utility-scale wind farm in US$300 million hybrid projectZimbabwe news, reported by NewsDay (3 Nov, 17:11 GMT).- South Africa braces for some job losses as AGOA endsPan-African news, reported by France 24 (3 Nov, 21:18 GMT).