African News for November 5, 2026

Here is today's essential African news, selected from the press. Each headline links to the full article on the publisher's website.

Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games: in Saly, the expected benefits are slow to arrive — 🏅 In Saly, the Youth Olympic Games were highly anticipated by Senegalese merchants and artisans, who hoped to see an influx of tourists. But as the competition begins, attendance remains well below… (France 24)

2026 YOG: young Senegalese surfers do not want to be left behind and dream of the Olympics — Present at the Dakar Youth Olympic Games as an engagement sport, surfing is not among the 25 competitive disciplines. A slight disappointment for young Senegalese surfers, who see their… (RFI)

Midterms: changes ahead for Africa? — Following the Democrats' victory in the American elections, will the White House's Africa policy evolve? Donald Trump's return to power had very concrete consequences for the inhabitants of… (France 24)

South Africa: townships at the heart of municipal elections — Nearly 30 million South Africans are heading to the polls to elect their municipal officials, against a backdrop of high social tension. In the townships, residents are denouncing precariousness and… (France 24)

Senegal: what options does the executive have after the rejection of the supplementary finance bill? — In Senegal, the National Assembly, dominated by the opposition, rejected the 2026 supplementary budget proposed by the government on Tuesday, November 3. What room for maneuver does the executive have to adopt a budget… (RFI)

Chad: Algiers and N'Djamena reaffirm the strengthening of their diplomatic ties — Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf made a working visit to the Chadian capital on Tuesday, November 3, with the goal of continuing the work begun in recent months. While no agreement… (RFI)

Exclusive – Moïse Katumbi: "We will go to Goma to meet Joseph Kabila" — The Congolese opposition leader is on a diplomatic tour with the C64 coalition to advocate for an inclusive national dialogue open to rebels, including the former Congolese president. He explains this in the video interview… (Jeune Afrique)

Opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 YOG: the historical and cultural references that resonate with Africa — Alkebulan, Sitoe, Keb, Touki-Bouki, or Cheikh Anta Diop: the opening ceremony of the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games was rich in historical and cultural references. (BBC Afrique)