AFRICA TODAY: WEDNESDAY, 28 OCTOBER 2026 The day's biggest African headlines on one page: the front-page stories, plus the top story from each country. 48 stories from 44 countries. Each headline links to the original publisher; the line under it says where and when it was reported.
Última actualización 28 Oct 2026, 23:57 GMT
FRONT PAGE Ondo crash: NAF assures bereaved families of salaries, death benefits Nigeria news, reported by Punch (28 Oct, 23:16 GMT). PROJECT MAYIBUYE: SSA operation targeting EFF lacked national security basis, court told South Africa politics, reported by Daily Maverick (28 Oct, 23:44 GMT). Co-op-A-Maji Loan: Financing a sustainable water future for Kenya Kenya news, reported by Nation (28 Oct, 23:30 GMT). Slavery reparations must reflect bloodshed, not just money – Prof. Kambon Ghana news, reported by Citi Newsroom (28 Oct, 23:00 GMT). ACROSS THE CONTINENT Woman found dead in Tanoso room after days without contact Ghana news, reported by MyJoyOnline (28 Oct, 17:52 GMT). Tea exporters get relief as TBK suspends levy on court orders Kenya business and the economy, reported by The Standard (28 Oct, 21:00 GMT). Ex-municipal worker jailed 5 years for R1.4m fraud South Africa news, reported by TimesLIVE (28 Oct, 20:30 GMT). Procès Kamel Daoud : ce que la juge a décidé après le témoignage de son épouse Algeria news, reported by Algérie 360 (FR) (28 Oct, 18:07 GMT). Angola e Coreia do Sul reforçam parceria para impulsionar investimentos no sector eléctrico Angola business and the economy, reported by Jornal de Angola (PT) (28 Oct, 22:18 GMT). Ebola en RDC : le bilan dépasse 10 000 cas et approche 4 900 morts Benin health and science, reported by Benin Web TV (FR) (28 Oct, 21:09 GMT). Three Batswana Face Zimbabwe Court Battle Botswana news, reported by The Botswana Gazette (28 Oct, 10:16 GMT). Ebola en Afrique : Plus de 10 000 cas et près de 5 000 décès Burkina Faso health and science, reported by Burkina24 (FR) (28 Oct, 18:24 GMT). RDC : le FRN revendique la prise de plusieurs positions à Rugezi après une semaine de combats Burundi news, reported by SOS Médias Burundi (FR) (28 Oct, 16:31 GMT). Lebialem: Wabane Fons Insist Mayor Nembo Must Go, Accuse Bangang Fon of Usurping Title Cameroon politics, reported by Mimi Mefo Info (28 Oct, 14:53 GMT). Près de 2000 personnes touchées par les dernières inondations dans le 5ème arrondissement de Bangui, le député appelle à l’aide Central African Republic health and science, reported by Radio Ndeke Luka (FR) (28 Oct, 13:32 GMT). Tchad : l’AILC renforce les capacités de son personnel sur la lutte contre la corruption et le recouvrement des avoirs Chad news, reported by Tchadinfos (FR) (28 Oct, 13:30 GMT). Coopération: l'agence de presse Tass offre un accès gratuit aux sources d'information de plus de 300 médias africains Congo-Brazzaville news, reported by Les Dépêches de Brazzaville (FR) (28 Oct, 21:29 GMT). Touré Ahmed Bouah annonce le remboursement de 3 milliards de FCFA aux enseignants du MIDD Côte d'Ivoire business and the economy, reported by Linfodrome (FR) (28 Oct, 18:38 GMT). CAFED honore 40 médecins de Bunia pour leur engagement dans la lutte contre Ebola DR Congo health and science, reported by Radio Okapi (FR) (28 Oct, 17:01 GMT). Egypt’s Al-Sisi arrives for Russia-Africa Summit as Putin targets $50 bn trade Egypt politics, reported by Daily News Egypt (28 Oct, 17:06 GMT). Education review calls for urgent action on learner dropout Eswatini news, reported by Times of Eswatini (28 Oct, 20:40 GMT). Nyala insurance unveils the “NISCO Reimagined” strategy as it celebrates its 30th anniversary Ethiopia news, reported by Capital Ethiopia (28 Oct, 09:37 GMT). Bassin du Congo : Ntossui Allogo appelle la société civile à une mobilisation sans relâche pour préserver le 2e massif forestier du monde Gabon news, reported by Gabonactu (FR) (28 Oct, 18:14 GMT). Juwara Calls for Reform of Law Restricting Parties From Challenging Ineligible Voters The Gambia politics, reported by Kerr Fatou (28 Oct, 21:08 GMT). RDC : l’épidémie d’Ebola atteint 10 060 cas confirmés et près de 5000 décès Guinea health and science, reported by Guinee360 (FR) (28 Oct, 14:27 GMT). Liberia: Grebo Leader Calls for Calm and Swift Probe Into Death of Samuel Gekor in Grand Gedeh Liberia news, reported by FrontPage Africa (28 Oct, 06:43 GMT). Putin Seeks To Expand Trade With Libya Despite Global Challenges Libya business and the economy, reported by Libya Review (28 Oct, 22:13 GMT). MDF officer disowns viral plane crash photos Malawi news, reported by Malawi24 (28 Oct, 18:30 GMT). Mali : les hôteliers sollicitent des mesures pour soutenir leur secteur Mali news, reported by Malijet (FR) (28 Oct, 18:59 GMT). La Mauritanie expose à Erevan son expérience et ses priorités en matière de protection de la biodiversité Mauritania news, reported by Sahara Medias (FR) (28 Oct, 15:39 GMT). Deuxième affaire d’attentat à la pudeur : le Dr Nishan Moheeputh condamné à un an de prison et incarcéré Mauritius news, reported by Defimedia (FR) (28 Oct, 11:56 GMT). No Moroccan casualties reported in Spain train crash that killed 68, consulate says Morocco news, reported by Hespress English (28 Oct, 16:07 GMT). Ex-wife of Zimbabwe’s vice-president freed after collapse of attempted murder case Mozambique news, reported by Club of Mozambique (28 Oct, 16:08 GMT). Hippo kills fisherman in Zambezi Namibia news, reported by The Namibian (28 Oct, 17:19 GMT). With Over 1,600 New Cops, Biruta Wants Rwanda Police to Stop Crime Before It Happens Rwanda news, reported by KT Press (28 Oct, 13:47 GMT). Gabrielle Kane et Cheikh Gadiaga : le tribunal renvoie l’examen de la nullité Senegal news, reported by Senego (FR) (28 Oct, 22:47 GMT). Police Sensitises Rutile Pupils on Drug Abuse, Violence and Child Abuse Sierra Leone news, reported by Sierraloaded (28 Oct, 20:20 GMT). Madaxweyne Ku-xigeenka Puntland oo shir ka guddoomiyay diyaar-garowga roobabka El Niño Somalia news, reported by Kaab TV (28 Oct, 16:45 GMT). Sudan Fact-Finding Mission warns of drone attacks, repression in El Obeid South Sudan news, reported by Radio Tamazuj (28 Oct, 22:16 GMT). UN, France condemn escalating drone attacks across Sudan Sudan politics, reported by Radio Dabanga (28 Oct, 17:19 GMT). Quando cada segundo conta: militares são-tomenses aprendem a salvar vidas São Tomé and Príncipe news, reported by Téla Nón (PT) (28 Oct, 22:19 GMT). VETA, TBL partner to train 300 youths in farm machinery Tanzania business and the economy, reported by Daily News (28 Oct, 18:46 GMT). Togo-Russie : Lomé et Moscou s’accordent sur la reconnaissance mutuelle des brevets de marins Togo news, reported by iciLome (FR) (28 Oct, 23:23 GMT). Ebola: la Tunisie affirme sa préparation aux urgences sanitaires Tunisia health and science, reported by La Presse (FR) (28 Oct, 20:29 GMT). Uganda Joins OIC Call for Stronger Global Fight Against Corruption Uganda news, reported by Nile Post (28 Oct, 19:11 GMT). Judge reprimands prison authorities as Mundubile, Zulu bail hearing adjourned for third time Zambia politics, reported by Zambia Monitor (28 Oct, 11:05 GMT). Diesel consumption hits 1.2 billion litres Zimbabwe news, reported by NewsDay (28 Oct, 16:52 GMT). Russia woos African leaders at Moscow summit Pan-African news, reported by France 24 (28 Oct, 21:27 GMT). « Tuesday, 27 October 2026 · Today »
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