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.
Dernière mise à jour 8 Nov 2026, 23:50 GMT
FRONT PAGE Ghanaian Prince Abdul Malik reportedly shot dead near Toronto; police hunt two suspects Ghana news, reported by Pulse Ghana (8 Nov, 16:34 GMT). NLC denies negotiating N40,000 salary adjustment Nigeria 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 champions Kenya sport, reported by The Standard (8 Nov, 22:01 GMT). ACROSS THE CONTINENT Lagos debate: Doherty, GRV fault govt over traffic, flooding, housing Nigeria news, reported by Punch (8 Nov, 23:44 GMT). Mudavadi rallies Western Kenya behind Ruto as 2027 election race takes shape Kenya politics, reported by The Standard (8 Nov, 15:52 GMT). CRIME AND JUSTICE: Alleged hitman arrested for Knysna councillor Aubrey Tsengwa’s murder South Africa news, reported by Daily Maverick (8 Nov, 22:04 GMT). Start-up : l’Algérie négocie avec la Banque mondiale un fonds d’investissement dédié Algeria business and the economy, reported by Algérie 360 (FR) (8 Nov, 20:02 GMT). Pepetela relança “As Aventuras de Ngunga”, clássico da literatura angolana Angola 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 dollars Benin business and the economy, reported by 24 Heures au Bénin (FR) (8 Nov, 19:20 GMT). Electric Buses Need a Policy Botswana news, reported by The Botswana Gazette (8 Nov, 20:43 GMT). 37e Tour du Faso : Paul Daumont entre dans l'histoire avec un troisième sacre Burkina Faso news, reported by Lefaso.net (FR) (8 Nov, 22:25 GMT). Gitega : deux découvertes macabres en deux jours à Bugendana et Gishubi Burundi 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 Verde Cabo 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 Election Cameroon politics, reported by Mimi Mefo Info (8 Nov, 15:53 GMT). Centrafrique : le gouvernement interdit la marche du BRDC prévue le 13 novembre à Bangui Central 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 Gizeh Chad 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 religieuse Comoros news, reported by HabariZaComores (FR) (8 Nov, 18:44 GMT). Environnement : l’Académie militaire participe activement à la protection de la biodiversité Congo-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 plainte Côte 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 constaté DR Congo politics, reported by Actualite.cd (FR) (8 Nov, 18:25 GMT). Du Camp Lemonnier au Congrès américain : le retour de Nancy Lacore Djibouti news, reported by Human Village (FR) (7 Nov, 16:50 GMT). Seven Killed, 112 Injured in Egypt Train Collision in Giza’s El-Ayyat Egypt 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 nacional Equatorial Guinea news, reported by Ahora EG (ES) (8 Nov, 20:32 GMT). Patriotism, Not Blind Loyalty Eritrea business and the economy, reported by Awate (8 Nov, 15:03 GMT). Army honours fallen heroes at Umsizi Day commemoration Eswatini news, reported by Times of Eswatini (8 Nov, 15:15 GMT). Diplomatic Visibility, Strategic Deterrence and Growing Stakes in the Red Sea Region Ethiopia politics, reported by ENA (8 Nov, 02:45 GMT). Élus locaux : signer un acte d’état civil sans vérifier, c’est risquer la prison Gabon news, reported by Gabonreview (FR) (8 Nov, 13:43 GMT). From Police Crackdowns to Presidential Convoy: Barrow Invites Car Drifters to Nomination The 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 stratégie Guinea business and the economy, reported by Guineenews (FR) (8 Nov, 15:30 GMT). Cuntum Madina vence Penha FC e sagra-se campeão Inter-Bairros 2026 Guinea-Bissau news, reported by O Democrata (PT) (8 Nov, 02:46 GMT). Cllr. Teh Eyes 2029 Political Engagement, Denies Allegiance to Aspirants Liberia politics, reported by Liberian Investigator (8 Nov, 16:16 GMT). 13 Algerian Migrants Deported From Libya’s Benghazi Libya news, reported by Libya Review (8 Nov, 16:41 GMT). ‘Malawi is not a police state’: Kapito warns govt against blocking protests Malawi news, reported by Nyasa Times (8 Nov, 15:18 GMT). Opération Dougoukoloko : les FAMa frappent plusieurs positions terroristes à Ménaka et Kidal Mali news, reported by Malijet (FR) (8 Nov, 15:40 GMT). Un incendie détruit 254 hectares de pâturages à R'Kiz, dans le Trarza Mauritania news, reported by Cridem (FR) (8 Nov, 20:45 GMT). Mort de Levana, 13 mois : Gabriella pleure son bébé, défend son compagnon Mauritius news, reported by Defimedia (FR) (8 Nov, 14:29 GMT). Yassir Zabiri fires Racing Santander to first away win at Málaga Morocco news, reported by Yabiladi (8 Nov, 20:59 GMT). Terroristas matam 19 pessoas em dez dias em Cabo Delgado Mozambique news, reported by O País (PT) (8 Nov, 15:01 GMT). Windhoek warns defaulters of court action over N$900m debt Namibia 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 Djeddah Niger news, reported by ANP (FR) (8 Nov, 19:36 GMT). Paris Panics As DRC Threatens to Leave OIF Should Rwanda’s Mushikiwabo Win Rwanda politics, reported by Taarifa (8 Nov, 11:19 GMT). Naufrage de Lompoul : Idrissa Seck appelle l’État à soutenir les familles des victimes Senegal news, reported by Senego (FR) (8 Nov, 22:58 GMT). United Nations Day renews call for peace, solidarity and global cooperation Seychelles news, reported by Seychelles Nation (8 Nov, 09:02 GMT). Mayor Aki-Sawyerr Leads UN Delegation on Tour of New Susan’s Bay Care Facility Sierra Leone news, reported by Sierraloaded (8 Nov, 21:29 GMT). Somalia Future Council welcomes supreme court ruling on president’s term extension Somalia news, reported by Somali Guardian (8 Nov, 16:54 GMT). Six months without answers: A mother’s search for her abducted children South 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 Kordofan Sudan news, reported by Radio Dabanga (8 Nov, 18:13 GMT). Conta do Banco Central atingida por execução relacionada com indemnização à Synergies São 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 projects Tanzania 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 mutuellement Tunisia 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-up Uganda politics, reported by Daily Monitor (8 Nov, 18:01 GMT). Two killed in Chongwe hit-and-run, truck driver arrested Zambia news, reported by Zambia Monitor (8 Nov, 12:24 GMT). Police hunt four brothers over murder of champion farmer Zimbabwe news, reported by NewsDay (8 Nov, 16:42 GMT). Collision of two trains in Egypt kills at least seven Pan-African news, reported by The Guardian (8 Nov, 17:51 GMT). « Saturday, 7 November 2026 · Today »
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