AFRICA TODAY: SATURDAY, 24 OCTOBER 2026 The day's biggest African headlines on one page: the front-page stories, plus the top story from each country. 46 stories from 44 countries. Each headline links to the original publisher; the line under it says where and when it was reported.
Last updated 24 Oct 2026, 05:56 GMT
FRONT PAGE LOCAL ELECTIONS 2026: Slovo Park could be a Joburg success, but residents have lost hope in elections South Africa politics, reported by Daily Maverick (24 Oct, 05:55 GMT). WHO begins Ebola vaccine trial in DR Congo Nigeria health and science, reported by Punch (24 Oct, 05:55 GMT). 67 workers accounted for, seven people missing: Murkomen speaks on Eastleigh building collapse Kenya news, reported by Nation (24 Oct, 04:55 GMT). Six-year-old’s death at Fofie Yam Festival: Family demands justice Ghana news, reported by MyJoyOnline (24 Oct, 04:16 GMT). ACROSS THE CONTINENT Nigeria has fewer than 4,000 practising physiotherapists — Registrar Nigeria news, reported by Punch (24 Oct, 05:55 GMT). DZ INÉDIT en Algérie : Timimoun accueille son 1er Festival des montgolfières ce 28 octobre Algeria news, reported by Algérie 360 (FR) (23 Oct, 20:45 GMT). BJ SIAO 2026 : les organisateurs attendent plus de 6 000 exposants à Ouagadougou Benin news, reported by Benin Web TV (FR) (24 Oct, 04:07 GMT). BW 24 OCTOBER 2026 PUBLICATION Botswana news, reported by Weekend Post (23 Oct, 14:47 GMT). BF SIAO 2026 : Plus de 6 000 exposants et 800 000 visiteurs attendus Burkina Faso news, reported by Lefaso.net (FR) (23 Oct, 22:47 GMT). BI Trente-trois ans après l’assassinat du président Ndadaye, une commémoration sobre Burundi news, reported by Iwacu (FR) (24 Oct, 05:48 GMT). CM Cameroon: Investigation Opened After Research Shows Eggs, Chicken Contaminated With Heavy Metals Cameroon news, reported by Mimi Mefo Info (23 Oct, 20:27 GMT). CF Haut-Mbomou : après la libération des otages de Bambouti, l’inquiétude renait sur le sort de 13 autres personnes enlevées Central African Republic news, reported by Radio Ndeke Luka (FR) (23 Oct, 13:53 GMT). TD Gambie : plus de 2,5 millions de dollars issus des biens de Yahya Jammeh reversés aux victimes de son régime Chad news, reported by Tchadinfos (FR) (23 Oct, 21:30 GMT). CG edition_brazaville - 20261023 Congo-Brazzaville news, reported by Les Dépêches de Brazzaville (FR) (23 Oct, 02:04 GMT). CI Economie : Le métro d’Abidjan mise sur l’adaptation climatique et la formation Côte d'Ivoire news, reported by Linfodrome (FR) (23 Oct, 22:04 GMT). CD Loi sur le Référendum : « Au Parlement, l'issue est déjà scellée », Christian Mwando dénonce un passage en force DR Congo news, reported by Actualite.cd (FR) (23 Oct, 19:10 GMT). EG Mo Salah achieves milestone for Trabzonspor unattained in 13 years in European competitions Egypt news, reported by Egypt Independent (23 Oct, 13:27 GMT). SZ Huge salary gaps spark complaints – minister Eswatini politics, reported by Times of Eswatini (24 Oct, 01:40 GMT). ET Kenya Red Cross Launches Emergency Response for Families Fleeing Moyale Clashes Into Marsabit Ethiopia news, reported by AllAfrica (23 Oct, 10:35 GMT). GA PDG : un avenir en pointillés Gabon news, reported by Gabonreview (FR) (23 Oct, 14:28 GMT). GM “A Change of Government, but Not Yet a Change of System,” Says Barra Touray as APP Faction Joins Coalition 2026 The Gambia politics, reported by Kerr Fatou (23 Oct, 19:57 GMT). GN Recrutement de 6 000 enseignants : les résultats définitifs du concours sont disponibles Guinea news, reported by Guinee360 (FR) (24 Oct, 00:55 GMT). LR Liberia: Court Convicts NSA Agent Peter Bon Jallah of Statutory Rape, Kidnapping of 16-Year-Old Boy Liberia news, reported by AllAfrica (23 Oct, 16:56 GMT). LY Libya’s Attorney General Detains 10 Officials over Suspected Corruption Libya news, reported by Libya Review (23 Oct, 20:26 GMT). MG K2HB : « Marary ny kitra malagasy » Madagascar news, reported by NewsMada (FR) (24 Oct, 04:41 GMT). MW Dzaleka trafficking network exposed Malawi news, reported by Nation Online (24 Oct, 05:39 GMT). ML BAMASSA SISSOKO À LA TÊTE DE LA COUR SUPRÊME : LE CHOIX DE L’EXPÉRIENCE ET LA RIGUEUR DU PRÉSIDENT ASSIMI GOÏTA Mali news, reported by Bamada.net (FR) (24 Oct, 03:26 GMT). MR Rosso : réunion de la commission régionale des urgences pour prévenir une éventuelle crue du fleuve Sénégal Mauritania news, reported by Sahara Medias (FR) (23 Oct, 23:52 GMT). MU Public Consultations Begin For 2 Crucial Mauritian Child Adoption Reform Bills Mauritius news, reported by News Moris (24 Oct, 05:47 GMT). MA Macron condemns 'racist terrorist attack' after deadly shooting near Paris Morocco news, reported by Hespress English (23 Oct, 23:37 GMT). MZ Renamo closes ranks and loses ground Mozambique news, reported by Zitamar News (23 Oct, 21:16 GMT). NA NOW SHOWING A BRIDGE TOO EXPENSIVE Namibia news, reported by The Namibian (23 Oct, 14:20 GMT). RW In Rwanda, Month-Long Local Elections Begin This Saturday Rwanda politics, reported by KT Press (23 Oct, 20:45 GMT). SN Découvrez les Unes des journaux sénégalais du samedi 24 octobre 2026 Senegal news, reported by Senego (FR) (24 Oct, 05:37 GMT). SL EBKUST Partners With Chinese Embassy to Launch Confucius Teaching Classroom in Makeni Sierra Leone news, reported by Sierraloaded (23 Oct, 21:54 GMT). SO Dowladda Federaalka oo abaabul ciidan ka bilowday gobolka Bakool Somalia news, reported by Kaab TV (24 Oct, 05:29 GMT). SS South Sudan shortens academic calendar ahead of elections South Sudan politics, reported by Sudans Post (23 Oct, 16:45 GMT). SD Sudanese Rights Group Warns of Torture Fears After Arrests in Blue Nile Sudan news, reported by AllAfrica (23 Oct, 04:44 GMT). ST Xi Jinping apela a novas conquistas no âmbito da nova Longa Marcha São Tomé and Príncipe news, reported by Téla Nón (PT) (23 Oct, 08:38 GMT). TZ Pamoja 2027 - Baba Deserves the Bigger Chicken Tanzania politics, reported by AllAfrica (23 Oct, 11:25 GMT). TG Togo – La chasse aux sorcières contre la presse indépendante Togo news, reported by Icilome (FR) (23 Oct, 15:35 GMT). TN Météo : des pluies possibles sur le Grand Tunis et jusqu’à 28 °C Tunisia news, reported by La Presse (FR) (24 Oct, 05:23 GMT). UG The Classroom May Save the Newsroom Uganda news, reported by Nile Post (24 Oct, 05:40 GMT). ZM Nakacinda fails to open defence due to illness Zambia news, reported by News Diggers (24 Oct, 05:50 GMT). ZW Man in Court Over U.S.$4 500 Aluminium Window Fraud Zimbabwe news, reported by AllAfrica (23 Oct, 16:56 GMT). Building collapse in Nairobi search for survivors under way Pan-African news, reported by France 24 (23 Oct, 20:31 GMT).