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AFRICA TODAY: SATURDAY, 7 NOVEMBER 2026
The day's biggest African headlines on one page: the front-page stories, plus the top story from each country. 56 stories from 51 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
- One dead, five injured in clash at Asaba political rallyNigeria news, reported by Vanguard (7 Nov, 22:49 GMT).
- Government does not expect favourable headlines from media – Kwakye OfosuGhana news, reported by MyJoyOnline (7 Nov, 23:50 GMT).
- Ikara denies 3K as Mara Sugar end Migori Youth's unbeaten runKenya news, reported by Citizen Digital (7 Nov, 23:37 GMT).
- CSOS board axed amid governance crisis and tension with SimelaneSouth Africa news, reported by TimesLIVE (7 Nov, 22:00 GMT).
ACROSS THE CONTINENT
- Police arrest 57-year-old man over viral shoplifting videosGhana news, reported by MyJoyOnline (7 Nov, 16:21 GMT).
- Gas transportation network not responsible for power generation drop – NNPCNigeria news, reported by Vanguard (7 Nov, 21:26 GMT).
- Political defections expose UDA's soft underbellyKenya politics, reported by The Standard (7 Nov, 21:00 GMT).
- Six years on, still no charges after R270m water corruption probeSouth Africa news, reported by TimesLIVE (7 Nov, 22:00 GMT).
L’Algérie inaugure des laboratoires de contrôle des importations : « Des soldats pour protéger l’économie »Algeria business and the economy, reported by TSA (FR) (7 Nov, 18:18 GMT).
JMPLA, JURA e Partido Liberal sentam-se à mesma mesa para debater AngolaAngola politics, reported by Hold On Angola (PT) (6 Nov, 18:30 GMT).
Affaire Tupac : Michael Sanft, l’avocat de « Keffe D », retrouvé mort à 55 ansBenin news, reported by Benin Web TV (FR) (7 Nov, 17:23 GMT).
07 NOVEMBER 2026 PUBLICATIONBotswana news, reported by Weekend Post (6 Nov, 13:57 GMT).
Concours Enaref C 2026: deux membres de la commission technique et correction «reconnus coupables de négligence»Burkina Faso news, reported by Wakat Séra (FR) (7 Nov, 15:02 GMT).
Karusi : une femme condamnée à la perpétuité pour le meurtre de son mariBurundi news, reported by SOS Médias Burundi (FR) (7 Nov, 21:45 GMT).
Ivan Fortes e Letícia Neves vencem provas de dez quilómetros da Corrida da ProximidadeCabo Verde news, reported by Expresso das Ilhas (PT) (7 Nov, 18:41 GMT).
Affaire Martinez Zogo : les angles morts d’un procès sous haute tensionCameroon news, reported by Actu Cameroun (FR) (7 Nov, 23:58 GMT).
Assemblée nationale : les temps forts de la session en coursCentral African Republic politics, reported by Radio Ndeke Luka (FR) (7 Nov, 07:48 GMT).
Tchad : un accident de la route fait trois morts et des blessés sur l'axe Nderguigui, au MandoulChad news, reported by Alwihda Info (FR) (7 Nov, 12:32 GMT).
Dix conteneurs de riz détournés par des militaires : un préjudice de 135 millions pour un ONICOR en difficultéComoros news, reported by Comores Infos (FR) (7 Nov, 11:09 GMT).
Inondations dans la Likouala : le gouvernement lance la distribution des kits alimentairesCongo-Brazzaville health and science, reported by Les Dépêches de Brazzaville (FR) (7 Nov, 08:18 GMT).
Du Tigré aux fronts soudanais… Les témoignages de prisonniers soulèvent des accusations de recrutement forcéCôte d'Ivoire news, reported by Linfodrome (FR) (7 Nov, 21:33 GMT).
À Mongwalu, les habitants saluent le rôle des Casques bleus dans la sécurité et la riposte contre EbolaDR Congo health and science, reported by Radio Okapi (FR) (7 Nov, 14:48 GMT).
Du Camp Lemonnier au Congrès américain : le retour de Nancy LacoreDjibouti news, reported by Human Village (FR) (7 Nov, 16:50 GMT).
Egypt Secures Release of Nine Fishermen Detained in Saudi ArabiaEgypt politics, reported by Egyptian Streets (7 Nov, 17:11 GMT).
Real Equatorial Guinea defiende en Beijing una IA accesible, inclusiva y al servicio de la humanidad: "no debe ser propiedad de unos pocos"Equatorial Guinea news, reported by Real Equatorial Guinea (ES) (7 Nov, 17:03 GMT).
November 7, 2026 – Eritrea Ministry Of InformationEritrea news, reported by Shabait (7 Nov, 08:15 GMT).
Eswatini stars shine as Zim League heats up!Eswatini sport, reported by Times of Eswatini (7 Nov, 17:13 GMT).
Diplomatic Visibility, Strategic Deterrence and Growing Stakes in the Red Sea RegionEthiopia politics, reported by ENA (7 Nov, 17:07 GMT).
Corruption : le Gabon salue l’adoption des documents préparatoires à la 2e phase du mécanisme d’examen de la CNUCCGabon news, reported by Gabonactu (FR) (7 Nov, 17:56 GMT).
From Police Crackdowns to Presidential Convoy: Barrow Invites Car Drifters to NominationThe Gambia politics, reported by Kerr Fatou (7 Nov, 18:08 GMT).
Guinée : les députés approuvent un budget rectifié de 67 925,87 milliards GNF pour 2026Guinea business and the economy, reported by Guineenews (FR) (7 Nov, 22:21 GMT).
O bairro de Cuntum Madina sagrou-se campeão da segunda edição do Campeonato de Defeso Inter-Bairros ao vencer a formação da Penha por 2-0, na grande final disputada este sábado, 7 de novembro, no Estádio Lino Correia, em Bissau.Guinea-Bissau news, reported by Conosaba do Porto (PT) (7 Nov, 22:44 GMT).
Liberia Passes MCC’s 2027 Scorecard, Fails 10 Indicators Amid Jobs, Education ConcernsLiberia news, reported by Liberian Investigator (7 Nov, 14:34 GMT).
Al-Fitouri Supports Separating Salaries into an Independent Budget Item to Increase Government Spending TransparencyLibya business and the economy, reported by Libya Update (7 Nov, 18:47 GMT).
Njovuyalema defects to DPP, citing ‘focused leadership’Malawi politics, reported by Nyasa Times (7 Nov, 19:48 GMT).
Meurtre de Safiatou Boré à Ségou : un suspect arrêtéMali news, reported by Malijet (FR) (7 Nov, 20:25 GMT).
Discours programme du premier ministre : ould Diay s’engage à réformer la justice, lutter contre la corruption et encourager l’investissementMauritania business and the economy, reported by Sahara Medias (FR) (7 Nov, 15:28 GMT).
À La Caverne - Meurtre de Selven Iyempermal : quand la loi du silence freine l’enquêteMauritius news, reported by Defimedia (FR) (7 Nov, 14:30 GMT).
Italy: Killed in a fatal accident, Rayan will never wear the Morocco jersey againMorocco news, reported by Yabiladi (7 Nov, 14:20 GMT).
EUMAM MOZ supports Lar Nossa Senhora dos Desamparados with essential suppliesMozambique news, reported by Club of Mozambique (7 Nov, 18:30 GMT).
Rundu man arrested over girlfriend’s murderNamibia news, reported by The Namibian (7 Nov, 16:01 GMT).
Prévention des conflits agropastoraux : les initiatives de sensibilisation à TanoutNiger news, reported by Studio Kalangou (FR) (7 Nov, 17:00 GMT).
The One Thing President Kagame Told Ruto’s Daughter on Her Wedding DayRwanda politics, reported by KT Press (7 Nov, 20:15 GMT).
Un étudiant retrouvé mort dans l’arrière-cour de sa maison familiale à ZiguinchorSenegal news, reported by Senego (FR) (7 Nov, 21:01 GMT).
Sierra Leone Secures Ninth Consecutive Pass in MCC Control of Corruption IndicatorSierra Leone news, reported by Sierraloaded (7 Nov, 18:09 GMT).
Somalia chief justice says president threatens his security after court rulingSomalia news, reported by Somali Guardian (7 Nov, 16:40 GMT).
Fear grows in Damazin as clashes intensify in Blue NileSouth Sudan news, reported by Radio Tamazuj (7 Nov, 21:39 GMT).
Australia sanctions El Burhan and Hemedti over Sudan war and human rights abusesSudan news, reported by Radio Dabanga (6 Nov, 15:41 GMT).
Conta do Banco Central atingida por execução relacionada com indemnização à SynergiesSão Tomé and Príncipe business and the economy, reported by Téla Nón (PT) (7 Nov, 18:55 GMT).
PIC lauds TADB’s 8.4bn/- increase in dividends paid to the governmentTanzania news, reported by Daily News (7 Nov, 15:52 GMT).
Togo – CHU Campus de Lomé : cardiologie interventionnelle, IRM, dialyse… les nouvelles prestations disponiblesTogo news, reported by iciLome (FR) (7 Nov, 12:11 GMT).
Tunis : de 30 à 35 ans de prison pour trafic de cocaïne et blanchiment d’argentTunisia news, reported by La Presse (FR) (7 Nov, 18:19 GMT).
Policeman among six arrested over death of Deaf Link Uganda founder in KisoroUganda news, reported by Daily Monitor (7 Nov, 16:59 GMT).
Woman held as police probe husband’s throat-slashing deathZambia news, reported by Zambia Monitor (7 Nov, 14:03 GMT).
Four months into independence, a farmer was shot dead: How Edgar Tekere became Mugabe’s problemZimbabwe news, reported by Nehanda Radio (7 Nov, 13:56 GMT).- Mali: plusieurs dizaines de milliers d'orpailleurs expulsés de Guinée pris en charge au MaliPan-African news, reported by RFI Afrique (FR) (7 Nov, 20:35 GMT).