AFRICA FRONT PAGEMONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026
3,785 STORIES IN 24H FROM 226 SOURCES ACROSS 54 COUNTRIES
AFRICA TODAY: SUNDAY, 8 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 52 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
- Ghanaian Prince Abdul Malik reportedly shot dead near Toronto; police hunt two suspectsGhana news, reported by Pulse Ghana (8 Nov, 16:34 GMT).
- NLC denies negotiating N40,000 salary adjustmentNigeria news, reported by Punch (8 Nov, 23:44 GMT).
- DEVELOPING | ANC wins 30.8% support in election, followed by DA with 24.6%, MKP on 9.7%South Africa politics, reported by News24 (8 Nov, 23:40 GMT).
- Heartbreak for Lionesses as Uganda crowned Africa championsKenya sport, reported by The Standard (8 Nov, 22:01 GMT).
ACROSS THE CONTINENT
- Lagos debate: Doherty, GRV fault govt over traffic, flooding, housingNigeria news, reported by Punch (8 Nov, 23:44 GMT).
- Mudavadi rallies Western Kenya behind Ruto as 2027 election race takes shapeKenya politics, reported by The Standard (8 Nov, 15:52 GMT).
- CRIME AND JUSTICE: Alleged hitman arrested for Knysna councillor Aubrey Tsengwa’s murderSouth Africa news, reported by Daily Maverick (8 Nov, 22:04 GMT).
Start-up : l’Algérie négocie avec la Banque mondiale un fonds d’investissement dédiéAlgeria business and the economy, reported by Algérie 360 (FR) (8 Nov, 20:02 GMT).
Pepetela relança “As Aventuras de Ngunga”, clássico da literatura angolanaAngola news, reported by Hold On Angola (PT) (8 Nov, 20:19 GMT).
La dette extérieure du Bénin passe de 3,6 à 16,9 milliards de dollarsBenin business and the economy, reported by 24 Heures au Bénin (FR) (8 Nov, 19:20 GMT).
Electric Buses Need a PolicyBotswana news, reported by The Botswana Gazette (8 Nov, 20:43 GMT).
37e Tour du Faso : Paul Daumont entre dans l'histoire avec un troisième sacreBurkina Faso news, reported by Lefaso.net (FR) (8 Nov, 22:25 GMT).
Gitega : deux découvertes macabres en deux jours à Bugendana et GishubiBurundi news, reported by SOS Médias Burundi (FR) (8 Nov, 17:10 GMT).
Mindelact encerra 32.ª edição com 3.500 espectadores e apelo ao reforço das condições para o teatro em Cabo VerdeCabo Verde news, reported by Mindel Insite (PT) (8 Nov, 14:03 GMT).
From University of Buea to US State Legislature: Cameroonian Wilfred Mbah Wins Massachusetts ElectionCameroon politics, reported by Mimi Mefo Info (8 Nov, 15:53 GMT).
Centrafrique : le gouvernement interdit la marche du BRDC prévue le 13 novembre à BanguiCentral African Republic politics, reported by Radio Ndeke Luka (FR) (8 Nov, 08:40 GMT).
Égypte : au moins quatre morts et 88 blessés dans une collision de trains à GizehChad news, reported by Alwihda Info (FR) (8 Nov, 19:06 GMT).
Affaire Athoumani : Entre la gravité du crime, la dignité humaine et l'épreuve de notre conscience religieuseComoros news, reported by HabariZaComores (FR) (8 Nov, 18:44 GMT).
Environnement : l’Académie militaire participe activement à la protection de la biodiversitéCongo-Brazzaville health and science, reported by Les Dépêches de Brazzaville (FR) (8 Nov, 11:32 GMT).
À Abengourou, deux marchés touchés par des incendies en trois jours, le maire envisage une plainteCôte d'Ivoire business and the economy, reported by Linfodrome (FR) (8 Nov, 18:11 GMT).
Kwilu : le gouvernement provincial vole au secours des détenus à Bandundu, le délabrement de la prison du Cinquantenaire constatéDR Congo politics, reported by Actualite.cd (FR) (8 Nov, 18:25 GMT).
Du Camp Lemonnier au Congrès américain : le retour de Nancy LacoreDjibouti news, reported by Human Village (FR) (7 Nov, 16:50 GMT).
Seven Killed, 112 Injured in Egypt Train Collision in Giza’s El-AyyatEgypt health and science, reported by Egyptian Streets (8 Nov, 17:26 GMT).
El Gobierno proyecta la creación de museos en Malabo, Bata y La Ciudad de Paz para conservar el patrimonio arqueológico nacionalEquatorial Guinea news, reported by Ahora EG (ES) (8 Nov, 20:32 GMT).
Patriotism, Not Blind LoyaltyEritrea business and the economy, reported by Awate (8 Nov, 15:03 GMT).
Army honours fallen heroes at Umsizi Day commemorationEswatini news, reported by Times of Eswatini (8 Nov, 15:15 GMT).
Diplomatic Visibility, Strategic Deterrence and Growing Stakes in the Red Sea RegionEthiopia politics, reported by ENA (8 Nov, 02:45 GMT).
Élus locaux : signer un acte d’état civil sans vérifier, c’est risquer la prisonGabon news, reported by Gabonreview (FR) (8 Nov, 13:43 GMT).
From Police Crackdowns to Presidential Convoy: Barrow Invites Car Drifters to NominationThe Gambia politics, reported by Kerr Fatou (7 Nov, 18:08 GMT).
Budget 2026: recettes, dépenses, Simandou… Mariama Ciré répond cash aux députés et défend sa stratégieGuinea business and the economy, reported by Guineenews (FR) (8 Nov, 15:30 GMT).
Cuntum Madina vence Penha FC e sagra-se campeão Inter-Bairros 2026Guinea-Bissau news, reported by O Democrata (PT) (8 Nov, 02:46 GMT).
Cllr. Teh Eyes 2029 Political Engagement, Denies Allegiance to AspirantsLiberia politics, reported by Liberian Investigator (8 Nov, 16:16 GMT).
13 Algerian Migrants Deported From Libya’s BenghaziLibya news, reported by Libya Review (8 Nov, 16:41 GMT).
‘Malawi is not a police state’: Kapito warns govt against blocking protestsMalawi news, reported by Nyasa Times (8 Nov, 15:18 GMT).
Opération Dougoukoloko : les FAMa frappent plusieurs positions terroristes à Ménaka et KidalMali news, reported by Malijet (FR) (8 Nov, 15:40 GMT).
Un incendie détruit 254 hectares de pâturages à R'Kiz, dans le TrarzaMauritania news, reported by Cridem (FR) (8 Nov, 20:45 GMT).
Mort de Levana, 13 mois : Gabriella pleure son bébé, défend son compagnonMauritius news, reported by Defimedia (FR) (8 Nov, 14:29 GMT).
Yassir Zabiri fires Racing Santander to first away win at MálagaMorocco news, reported by Yabiladi (8 Nov, 20:59 GMT).
Terroristas matam 19 pessoas em dez dias em Cabo DelgadoMozambique news, reported by O País (PT) (8 Nov, 15:01 GMT).
Windhoek warns defaulters of court action over N$900m debtNamibia business and the economy, reported by The Namibian (8 Nov, 11:15 GMT).
Le parcours du pèlerin avant son arrivée : des détails intégrés à la Conférence et au Salon du Hajj à DjeddahNiger news, reported by ANP (FR) (8 Nov, 19:36 GMT).
Paris Panics As DRC Threatens to Leave OIF Should Rwanda’s Mushikiwabo WinRwanda politics, reported by Taarifa (8 Nov, 11:19 GMT).
Naufrage de Lompoul : Idrissa Seck appelle l’État à soutenir les familles des victimesSenegal news, reported by Senego (FR) (8 Nov, 22:58 GMT).
United Nations Day renews call for peace, solidarity and global cooperationSeychelles news, reported by Seychelles Nation (8 Nov, 09:02 GMT).
Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Leads UN Delegation on Tour of New Susan’s Bay Care FacilitySierra Leone news, reported by Sierraloaded (8 Nov, 21:29 GMT).
Somalia Future Council welcomes supreme court ruling on president’s term extensionSomalia news, reported by Somali Guardian (8 Nov, 16:54 GMT).
Six months without answers: A mother’s search for her abducted childrenSouth Sudan news, reported by Eye Radio (8 Nov, 13:05 GMT).
Sudan fuel shortages damage crops in El Gezira as food prices soar, bakeries strike in North KordofanSudan news, reported by Radio Dabanga (8 Nov, 18:13 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).
Rostam cherishes domestic investors to advance Tanzania’s mega projectsTanzania business and the economy, reported by Daily News (8 Nov, 15:54 GMT).
Si les voyages devaient développer le Togo, ce pays serait déjà un eldorado.Togo news, reported by iciLome (FR) (8 Nov, 07:00 GMT).
Yémen — attaque contre un marché: Au moins 30 morts et huit blessés, les parties s’accusent mutuellementTunisia business and the economy, reported by La Presse (FR) (8 Nov, 19:55 GMT).
Museveni names new Permanent Secretaries, replaces Mwesigye and Bitarakwate in major public service shake-upUganda politics, reported by Daily Monitor (8 Nov, 18:01 GMT).
Two killed in Chongwe hit-and-run, truck driver arrestedZambia news, reported by Zambia Monitor (8 Nov, 12:24 GMT).
Police hunt four brothers over murder of champion farmerZimbabwe news, reported by NewsDay (8 Nov, 16:42 GMT).- Collision of two trains in Egypt kills at least sevenPan-African news, reported by The Guardian (8 Nov, 17:51 GMT).