AFRICA FRONT PAGETHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026
6,677 STORIES IN 24H FROM 227 SOURCES ACROSS 54 COUNTRIES
AFRICA TODAY: WEDNESDAY, 11 NOVEMBER 2026
The day's biggest African headlines on one page: the front-page stories, plus the top story from each country. 57 stories from 53 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
- Javits Frimpong Murder: 17-year-old taken into custody as police hunt other suspectsGhana news, reported by GhanaWeb (11 Nov, 19:03 GMT).
- 2027: IG cancels police leaveNigeria news, reported by Punch (11 Nov, 23:40 GMT).
- MADLANGA COMMISSION: Collapsed ‘Cat’ Matlala plea deal exposes alleged Idac plot against Mkhwanazi alliesSouth Africa news, reported by Daily Maverick (11 Nov, 23:21 GMT).
- Uganda’s ruling party rejects Museveni’s reported plan to position son as successorPan-African politics, reported by Africanews (11 Nov, 21:09 GMT).
ACROSS THE CONTINENT
- EFCC re-arraigns ex-Skye Bank chair Tunde Ayeni on N15.6bn fraud chargesNigeria news, reported by Premium Times (11 Nov, 22:27 GMT).
- Heed Kenyans call to unite, Uhuru tells opposition leadersKenya politics, reported by The Standard (11 Nov, 21:00 GMT).
- RACISM CHARGE : Judge Hartle’s ‘peace offering’ of rusks mistaken for bribe, tribunal hearsSouth Africa news, reported by Daily Maverick (11 Nov, 21:08 GMT).
Il emmène son fils en Algérie sans prévenir son ex-épouse : 10 mois de prison fermeAlgeria news, reported by Algérie 360 (FR) (11 Nov, 17:47 GMT).
Angola destaca importância do Corredor do Lobito na integração económica regionalAngola business and the economy, reported by Hold On Angola (PT) (11 Nov, 21:04 GMT).
Terrorisme au Bénin : le colonel Claude Raoul Djehoungo prend la tête de l’Opération MiradorBenin news, reported by La Nouvelle Tribune (FR) (11 Nov, 19:16 GMT).
Parliament Demands De Beers Funding AnswersBotswana politics, reported by The Botswana Gazette (11 Nov, 20:19 GMT).
SODEL: Les Lions et Leos du Burkina Faso ambitionnent de créer une société pour entreprendre ensembleBurkina Faso news, reported by Wakat Séra (FR) (11 Nov, 14:38 GMT).
Prison de Murembwe : les pénuries de vivres se répètent, les détenus contraints de compter sur leurs famillesBurundi news, reported by SOS Médias Burundi (FR) (11 Nov, 18:02 GMT).
Incêndio na CVTelecom deixa várias ilhas sem comunicações: afinal, onde estava o plano B?Cabo Verde news, reported by Notícias do Norte (PT) (11 Nov, 19:57 GMT).
African civil society needs more than promises on paperCameroon news, reported by Cameroon News Agency (11 Nov, 10:03 GMT).
Centrafrique : des entreprises forestières russes et chinoises mises en cause par The SentryCentral African Republic business and the economy, reported by Radio Ndeke Luka (FR) (11 Nov, 13:44 GMT).
Salamat : un jeune homme trouve la mort dans un braquage à AlméïtéChad news, reported by Tchadinfos (FR) (11 Nov, 18:30 GMT).
Affaire Naïcha : Fahami Moustoifa est décédé, une semaine après Athoumane AbdourahmaneComoros news, reported by Comores Infos (FR) (11 Nov, 07:20 GMT).
Trafic de drogue : les cartels latino-américains à la conquête de l'AfriqueCongo-Brazzaville news, reported by Les Dépêches de Brazzaville (FR) (11 Nov, 21:11 GMT).
Enseignement technique : 178,9 milliards FCFA au budget 2027, voici les grands chantiers annoncésCôte d'Ivoire business and the economy, reported by Linfodrome (FR) (11 Nov, 15:51 GMT).
Mort de Manassé Lomboto : la CNDH écarte le lien entre son décès et la marche du 15 septembreDR Congo news, reported by Actualite.cd (FR) (11 Nov, 17:09 GMT).
Le ministre Helem porte la voix de Djibouti à la Conférence de plénipotentiaires de l'UITDjibouti politics, reported by ADI (FR) (11 Nov, 14:47 GMT).
Egyptian Court Places 35 Organizations and 36 Individuals on Terrorist ListsEgypt news, reported by Egyptian Streets (11 Nov, 13:03 GMT).
Acrópolis: siete meses después del derrumbe que mató a una mujer y sus seis hijos, siguen vivos el miedo y el recuerdoEquatorial Guinea news, reported by Real Equatorial Guinea (ES) (11 Nov, 19:24 GMT).
Training in administration to members of the Police and Rehabilitation and Prison ServiceEritrea news, reported by Shabait (11 Nov, 18:11 GMT).
OVC education grant E1 950 per child for 20 yearsEswatini news, reported by Times of Eswatini (11 Nov, 19:20 GMT).
Ethiopia: Colours, Coffee And Hard Bargaining As Africa Makes Its Mark At COP31Ethiopia health and science, reported by AllAfrica (10 Nov, 17:04 GMT).
Travaux d’aménagement du Grand Libreville : 3,575 milliards de FCFA déjà versés aux familles affectéesGabon business and the economy, reported by Gabonactu (FR) (11 Nov, 20:50 GMT).
Bojang Confident Opposition Coalition Will Emerge, Says Timing Is CrucialThe Gambia politics, reported by Kerr Fatou (11 Nov, 18:32 GMT).
Île de Kassa : Mamadi Doumbouya lance le premier Simandou Mining Summit, la Guinée à la conquête des investisseurs internationauxGuinea business and the economy, reported by Guinee360 (FR) (11 Nov, 20:36 GMT).
PR participa em Conacry na Cimeira Internacional de Mineração .Guinea-Bissau news, reported by Conosaba do Porto (PT) (11 Nov, 18:26 GMT).
Taxpayer recognition widensLesotho business and the economy, reported by Newsday Lesotho (11 Nov, 13:19 GMT).
Dangote Taps Urey for ECOWAS Business CouncilLiberia news, reported by FrontPage Africa (11 Nov, 20:20 GMT).
Libya’s Parliament Energy Committee Calls for Probe into Brega Gas Plant ExplosionLibya politics, reported by Libya Review (11 Nov, 21:48 GMT).
11 novambra 2026Madagascar news, reported by NewsMada (FR) (11 Nov, 04:29 GMT).
MRA arrests clearing agent over tax fraudMalawi business and the economy, reported by Malawi24 (11 Nov, 14:31 GMT).
Opération Dougoukoloko : L’Armée malienne neutralise plusieurs objectifs terroristes à Tinzaouatène, Tonka et SikassoMali news, reported by Bamada.net (FR) (11 Nov, 16:38 GMT).
Le cheikh de la Mahadra d’El Mouyessar condamné à deux ans de prison dont un an avec sursis après le décès de l’un de ses élèves en février 2026Mauritania news, reported by Sahara Medias (FR) (11 Nov, 14:52 GMT).
Accident à Union-Park : un piéton aux soins intensifs, le motocycliste testé positif à la drogueMauritius news, reported by Defimedia (FR) (11 Nov, 12:52 GMT).
Morocco's southeastern provinces prepare for flash floods as heavy rain threatensMorocco news, reported by Hespress English (11 Nov, 21:51 GMT).
Mozambique: Attorney-General demands anti-corruption drive and internal clean-up at SERNICMozambique news, reported by Club of Mozambique (11 Nov, 15:14 GMT).
Rastafarian sues prison authorities over forced haircutsNamibia news, reported by The Namibian (11 Nov, 17:00 GMT).
Zinder : Le Service inter-régional de la police judiciaire démantèle quatre bandes de malfaiteursNiger news, reported by ANP (FR) (11 Nov, 16:08 GMT).
Prime Minister Makes Case for Green Industry as Rwanda Seeks Jobs and Investment at COP31Rwanda business and the economy, reported by Taarifa (11 Nov, 18:16 GMT).
Lycée Limamoulaye : deux élèves exclus arrêtés pour faux bulletinsSenegal news, reported by Senego (FR) (11 Nov, 21:38 GMT).
Supreme Court Sets Nov. 18 for Continued Constitutional Amendment HearingsSierra Leone politics, reported by Sierraloaded (11 Nov, 17:30 GMT).
Cruz says Somalia ambassador confirmation depends on Somaliland recognitionSomalia news, reported by Somali Guardian (11 Nov, 11:22 GMT).
Machar raises fresh security concerns as trial continuesSouth Sudan news, reported by Radio Tamazuj (11 Nov, 11:35 GMT).
OCHA reports 71 aid workers killed in Sudan in 2025 as humanitarian funding crisis deepensSudan politics, reported by Radio Dabanga (11 Nov, 13:03 GMT).
Presidente da República convida o MLSTP a apresentar o nome do próximo primeiro ministroSão Tomé and Príncipe politics, reported by Téla Nón (PT) (11 Nov, 08:03 GMT).
When floods strike, the most vulnerable pay the priceTanzania news, reported by Daily News (11 Nov, 08:11 GMT).
Togo- Université de Lomé : seize métiers au choix dès la rentrée 2026-2027Togo news, reported by iciLome (FR) (11 Nov, 08:42 GMT).
Tataouine : trois blessés dans une attaque de sanglier à El FerchTunisia news, reported by La Presse (FR) (11 Nov, 19:02 GMT).
Minister Balaam Orders Interdiction of 13 Kazo District Officials Over Corruption AllegationsUganda politics, reported by Nile Post (11 Nov, 14:55 GMT).
Police arrest 91 suspects in crackdown on Mtendere crime hotspotsZambia news, reported by Zambia Monitor (11 Nov, 20:53 GMT).
Woes mount for Muswere as ED snubs his eventZimbabwe news, reported by NewsDay (11 Nov, 17:43 GMT).- Kenya discharges last Ebola patient in major milestone towards virus-free statusPan-African health and science, reported by BBC Africa (11 Nov, 12:53 GMT).