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  1. Teleperformance's latest results spotlight Africa's AI opportunity

    Business Insider Africa

  2. Congo-Kinshasa: 66 Soldiers Sentenced to Death for Cowardice

    AllAfrica CD

    [DW] Dozens of defendants were put on trial over accusations that they abandoned their posts and refused to follow direct orders.

  3. South Africa's unemployment rate edges up, highlighting key voter concern

    Reuters ZA

  4. Kenya: Millions Spent, No Flights - Ruto Makes Fresh Promise On Kisii Airport

    AllAfrica KE

    [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has renewed his promise to transform Suneka Airstrip into a fully operational airport, years after millions of shillings were spent on the facility without delivering the commercial flights res...

  5. Trump’s Iran Quagmire Helps Set Stage for the Next Great War in Africa

    Newsweek

  6. Bodies recovered from migrant boat sailing near Greece

    Africanews

    Greek authorities recovered 13 bodies from a boat carrying migrants found sailing south of Greece's island of Crete early Monday

  7. DR Congo: 66 soldiers sentenced to death for 'cowardice' in conflict with FRN rebels

    DW Africa CD

    Dozens of defendants were put on trial over accusations that they abandoned their posts and refused to follow direct orders.

  8. DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for fleeing rebel fighting

    Africanews CD

    A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo has sentenced 66 soldiers to death for offences including desertion, mutiny and disobeying orders during fighting with rebels in the country's east, according to local media.

  9. Centrafrique: les avocats de cinq activistes détenus depuis mi-octobre alertent sur leur santé

    RFI Afrique CF

    En Centrafrique, cinq acteurs de la société civile sont toujours détenus à la prison du camp de Roux, à Bangui, près d’un mois après leur arrestation. Interpellés le 15 octobre, dans le sillage de la journée « ville morte » contre la hausse...

  10. Up to 50,000 Ethiopians flee to Kenya as clashes escalate

    Africanews ET KE

    Ongoing clashes on the Ethiopian side have forced thousands of people to cross into Kenya seeking safety since 22 October. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is closely monitoring the situation on the Kenya–Ethiopia border in Moyale.

  11. Madagascar: le chef de l'État fait le point sur la concertation nationale et le calendrier électoral

    RFI Afrique MG

    Après la chute du président Andry Rajoelina en octobre 2025, les nouvelles autorités ont promis une grande concertation nationale pour réformer les institutions, puis des élections en 2027. Mais cette concertation n’a pas encore vraiment co...

  12. Senegal vows action on smugglers after latest migrant boat tragedy

    Africanews SN

    The death toll from the sinking of a migrant boat off Senegal rose to 39 on Monday, authorities said -- one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years

  13. DR Congo sentences 66 soldiers to death for being 'cowards'

    BBC Africa CD

    The Congolese army's fight against rebel groups has long been hampered by disarray within its ranks.

  14. Senegal: Footage reveals wreckage of deadly migrant boat in which 39 people died

    Africanews SN

    At least 39 people have died after a migrant boat sank off Senegal's Atlantic coast. Footage shows the shattered vessel washed ashore as rescuers continue searching for victims.

  15. Cameroon president sets date for twice-delayed elections

    Africanews CM

    Cameroonian President Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, announced on Monday that legislative and local elections will be held on February 7 -- the first ballots since the veteran leader was reelected in contested polls last year

  16. Peru: Giant statue of Pope Leo XIV unveiled ahead of papal visit

    Africanews

    A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV has been unveiled in Callao, Peru, ahead of his upcoming visit. The monument honours the pontiff's close ties to the country, where he previously served as a missionary and bishop.

  17. Africa: All of Africa Today - November 10, 2026

    AllAfrica

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  18. Afrique du Sud: arrestation de personnes suspectées d’avoir été recrutées pour partir en Ukraine

    RFI Afrique ZA

    En Afrique du Sud, la police a annoncé, lundi 9 novembre, avoir procédé à l’arrestation de neuf ressortissants zimbabwéens, soupçonnés d’avoir eu l’intention d’aller se battre sur le front russo-ukrainien. Il s’agit d’une opération effectué...

  19. Nigeria: CJID Announces Finalists for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism

    AllAfrica NG

    [CJID] The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) has announced the finalists for the 2026 Alfred Opubor Next-Gen Awards for Campus Journalism, recognising outstanding student journalists whose work demonstrates a commitmen...

  20. RDC: offensive des combattants du FRN au Sud-Kivu, plusieurs localités tombent sous leur contrôle

    RFI Afrique CD

    Lancée en fin de semaine dernière, l'attaque menée principalement le long de la route nationale 3 qui relie Bukavu à Kisangani par Walikale a permis au mouvement politico-militaire dirigé par l'ancien président Joseph Kabila de s'emparer de...

  21. JOJ Dakar 2026: le Sénégal décroche sa quatrième médaille d'or grâce au basket à trois masculin

    RFI Afrique SN

    Après la lutte qui a apporté au pays hôte ses trois premiers titres olympiques pendant le week-end, l’équipe masculine de basket à trois a offert au Sénégal une quatrième médaille d'or en trois jours, lundi 9 novembre, en s'imposant en prol...

  22. Niger: des propos de l'UE sur l'envoi de militaires algériens dans le pays suscitent la polémique

    RFI Afrique NE DZ

    Une dizaine de jours après que le porte-parole de l'Union européenne ait publiquement demandé des « éclaircissements » sur la décision officialisée le 26 octobre par l'Algérie d'envoyer des unités militaires au Niger, le chargé d'affaires e...

  23. Afrique du Sud : la déroute de l'ANC, parti de Nelson Mandela, aux municipales

    France 24 FR ZA

    Le Congrès national africain (ANC), parti dominant la politique sud-africaine depuis la fin de l'apartheid, a obtenu 30,76 % des voix aux élections municipales, le pire score de son histoire, selon les résultats définitifs annoncés dimanche...

  24. Turkey: Steel plant explosion kills 17 in Izmir province

    Africanews

    A devastating explosion at the Habaş iron and steelworks in Aliağa, in western Turkey has killed 17 people. Witnesses described an earthquake-like blast, while footage shows flames, thick smoke and distressed relatives outside the factory.

  25. South Africa's ANC suffers historic setback in local elections as coalition talks begin

    France 24 ZA SN UG

    South Africa's ruling ANC party suffers its worst-ever local election results, securing just 30 percent of the vote, as coalition talks loom. Meanwhile, former Ugandan military intelligence officer Herbert Matanda Mabonga accuses the army o...

  26. Poland: Tusk and Nawrocki honour six victims of Kraków shooting

    Africanews

    Poland's President and Prime Minister set aside their political differences to honour the six victims of a deadly shooting in Kraków. The two leaders laid candles and knelt together at a vigil in the historic city centre.

  27. Turkey: Delegates arrive in Antalya as COP31 climate talks begin

    Africanews

    The United Nations COP31 climate summit has opened in Antalya after a year marked by deadly heatwaves and devastating floods. Delegates face fresh challenges as the war in Iran disrupts global energy supplies.

  28. Au Cameroun, le président Biya fixe au 7 février la tenue de législatives et municipales

    France 24 FR CM

    Le président Paul Biya a annoncé lundi convoquer des élections législatives et municipales le 7 février 2027. Un scrutin qui sera organisé dans un contexte tendu, marqué par la répression de l'opposition qui conteste les résultats de la pré...

  29. Gabon : le Bloc des Cinq dénonce le blocage de la réforme des partis politques

    France 24 FR GA

    🇬🇦 Au Gabon, le blocage du processus de réforme des partis politiques suscite de vives tensions. Cinq mois après l’échéance du 27 juin, le ministère de l’Intérieur n’a toujours pas rendu ses conclusions sur la conformité des 104 partis poli...

  30. South Africa: ANC Loses Ground, Coalition Talks Take Centre Stage [Africanews Today]

    Africanews ZA

    Nelson Mandela's party is losing ground, although it remains the country's largest political force.

  31. Ethiopia: Reusable sanitary pads help girls break the silence around menstruation

    Africanews ET

    In a country that imports all its sanitary pads, their high cost puts them beyond the reach of many women and girls. For those unable to afford them, periods can mean missed school days, lost income and, in some cases, resorting to unsafe a...

  32. Nine Zimbabweans caught allegedly trying to leave South Africa to fight in Ukraine

    BBC Africa ZA ZW

    Hundreds of people from different African countries have been recruited to fight for Russia, according to Ukraine.

  33. Thousands of Ethiopian Jews mark holy day of Sigd in Jerusalem

    Africanews ET

    Thousands of Ethiopian Jews gathered in Jersualem on Monday to mark the holy day of Sigd. Religious leaders known as Kessim led the community in prayer. Sigd is one of the few holidays unique to the Ethiopian Jewish community.

  34. Argentina: Pope Leo XIV receives warm welcome in Claypole

    Africanews

    Pope Leo XIV was welcomed by crowds in Claypole, near Buenos Aires, as he visited the Don Orione care home. The pontiff greeted the faithful and unveiled a plaque during his 12-day South American tour.

  35. At least 39 die after Europe-bound migrant boat sinks off Senegal

    BBC Africa SN

    The Atlantic crossing to Spain's Canary Islands remains dangerous for migrants seeking a better life

  36. Africa's fight against fake news: Who decides what's true?

    DW Africa MZ GH

    From Ghana to Mozambique, the fight against fake news keeps gaining momentum. But combating disinformation also requires safeguards for free speech, leaving some governments in an inconvenient position.

  37. Sénégal : au moins 39 morts dans le naufrage d'une pirogue de migrants

    France 24 FR SN

    🇸🇳 Sénégal, au moins 39 personnes ont péri dans le naufrage d’une pirogue transportant des migrants au large de Kébémer, dans le nord-ouest du pays. Les opérations de recherche se poursuivent pour retrouver d’éventuelles autres victimes.

  38. Kenyan authorities seize 454kg of crystal meth worth $27 million

    Africanews KE

    Kenyan authorities have seized 454 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine worth $27 million in a multi-agency operation, the police said Monday.

  39. Senegalese surfer uses the waves to give children hope

    Africanews SN

    The country's hosting of the Youth Olympic Games is also shining a spotlight on its surfing potential, as the first Olympic event ever held on African soil brings global attention to Senegal.

  40. Kenya seizes 454kg of meth in drug crackdown

    BBC Africa KE TZ

    Kenyan police said investigations started after a key suspect was arrested in Tanzania last week.