[Corporate Council on Africa] Port Louis -- New leaders have been confirmed for the the 18th U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Port Louis, Mauritius, from December 6 to 9, 2026. The event is organized by he Corporate Council on Africa (CCA) in partnership with the Government of the Republic of Mauritius.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kigali, Rwanda -- Qatar Airways has selected Chef Dieuveil Malonga as the first African chef to join its programme of collaborations with internationally acclaimed culinary talents, bringing African ingredients, traditions and hospitality to passengers on selected routes.

[Independent (Kampala)] News Analysis -- East Africa has plenty of hides, cotton and oilseeds. What it lacks is the industrial capacity to turn them into shoes, clothes and cooking oil. Instead, the region spends billions of dollars importing goods made from commodities that its farmers and livestock keepers already produce.

[Ghanaian Times] Illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey, has already caused extensive damage to Ghana's forests, polluted rivers and threatened the livelihoods of communities.

[Independent (Kampala)] What needs to change: First, the sugar mills should stop signing contracts with males only

[Namibian] The Etango open-pit uranium mine is targeting commissioning and first yellowcake production towards the end of 2028.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Embakasi East MP Babu Owino has dared Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja to take him to court over his allegations linking City Hall to the collapsed Eastleigh building, insisting he will not apologise as he demands accountability for the deaths and suffering caused by the tragedy.

[Ghanaian Times] There is an old saying that you should not put all your eggs in one basket, especially if you are not the one carrying the basket. For Ghana, this is increasingly relevant when it comes to financing its development and energy ambitions.

[New Era] Moscow -- President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will seek investment, job creation and technology transfer when she attends the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow this week, as Namibia looks to turn its longstanding political relationship with Russia into tangible economic benefits.

[Daily News] Dodoma -- With turbulence in the energy sector making fuel prices increasingly unpredictable, transparent pricing and effective regulation are essential to protecting consumers and preventing unjustified profits.

[Premium Times] The arrests come amid growing interest in lithium used in rechargeable batteries and electric devices.

[Capital FM] KITUI, Kenya, Oct 26, 2026 -- President William Ruto has announced plans to launch a Sh70 billion cement and clinker factory in Ngaaie, Mwingi North Constituency, Kitui County, on Tuesday, in a project expected to create 4,000 jobs and boost economic activity in the region.

[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- The Executive Director of the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), Anderson D. Miamen, has sharply criticized reported salary and benefits for the Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL), describing the package as excessive, unfair and unacceptable in a country struggling with widespread poverty and limited public services.

[Premium Times] Trump administration has been an ill-wind that has served the world poorly over the last 24 months.

[allAfrica] Cape Town -- Nairobi police arrested several protesters on Monday as officers and demonstrators clashed in running battles across the CBD over rising fuel prices and the cost of living, The Eastleigh Voice reports.

[Vanguard] The former Commonwealth and British boxing champion, Peter Idemudia Oboh, now a minister of God, has begged Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State to turn his attention to the filth on Oshodi-Apapa Expressway even as Ebola threatens.

[Vanguard] Africa's ambition to become global industrial powerhouse hinges on its ability to mobilize long-term financing, deliver reliable electricity and adopt policies that turn its vast natural resources into manufactured products, President/Chief Executive, Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has declared.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government and doctors' union will begin negotiations on a new four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on Monday, October 26, with the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) targeting a final deal by December.

[New Times] On 24 July 2026, Rwanda published Law No. 033/2026 of 24/07/2026 governing the National Bank of Rwanda (the 2026 Law). Most commentary focuses on what the law says today. I find it more useful to ask where it comes from, as it is the latest milestone on a journey that began in 1964, two years after Rwanda's first Constitution. Since then, the central bank's legal framework and the Constitution have continued to evolve side by side.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on authorities responsible for road safety to take measures to protect Kenyans on highways following a fatal crash at Kanga, near Mtito Andei, that claimed 22 lives.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Public health workers have suspended their nationwide strike for 30 days to allow negotiations with the government over their grievances.

[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa touched down in Russia at the weekend for the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit and Economic Forum, with Zimbabwe pushing to lock in deals that will diversify the economy, expand trade, and create opportunities for young people.

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[allAfrica] Gabon has lifted its eight-month social media ban, which was introduced in February over concerns that online content was fuelling conflict and deepening divisions.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has outlined a three-pronged road safety intervention focusing on infrastructure funding, stricter traffic enforcement and improved driver training following a head-on collision that killed 22 people along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Four people have been rescued and taken to hospital following the collapse of a multi-storey building under construction in Eastleigh, Nairobi, as search-and-rescue operations continue.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has mourned the 23 people killed in a road accident at Kanga near Mtito Andei along the Nairobi-Mombasa Highway, calling for greater caution among motorists and stricter safety inspections for public service vehicles (PSVs).

[This Day] The federal government has declared an end to the era of oil companies holding petroleum assets without developing them, insisting that operators must either invest in production or relinquish their licences under the drill-or-drop provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA).

[Leadership] Rising transportation costs, fluctuating prices and declining purchasing power are putting pressure on traders in Potiskum, Yobe State, prompting them to call on the government for support.

[Leadership] Nigeria's petrol stock cover has remained below the 30-day safety benchmark for seven consecutive months, raising concerns about possible supply constraints towards the end of the year as petroleum marketers reportedly reduce imports amid claims that banks have declined to issue Letters of Credit (LCs) to importers.