African News for October 10, 2026

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

Morocco: after the Ceuta crisis, Mohammed VI announces changes regarding migration cooperation — In a speech delivered on Friday, October 9, for the opening of the first session of the new Parliament resulting from the legislative elections of September 23, the King of Morocco addressed, implicitly, the… (RFI)

Côte d'Ivoire: the historic label Coast to Coast celebrates its 30th anniversary with a week of musical creation — About twenty artists from Africa, Latin America, and Europe gathered in Abidjan at the beginning of October for a week of musical creation. It was an opportunity to celebrate, in collaboration with the embassy of… (RFI)

High school student mobilization in France, 7/10 at the heart of the campaign in Israel, fighting in Ethiopia — After a week of high school and university student mobilization throughout France, the Minister of National Education announced the deployment of 3,000 substitute teachers in the coming days. One year after the plan for… (France 24)

In Côte d’Ivoire, a fraud case involving influencers reveals flaws in land management — About sixty complaints, more than 320 million CFA francs in provisional damages, and several celebrities cited: the vast investigation targeting promoter Rita Djédjé highlights the risks that continue to weigh on… (Jeune Afrique)

Côte d'Ivoire: the Children of Africa Foundation continues its actions for children — 🇨🇮 In Côte d’Ivoire, the Children of Africa Foundation is organizing its 10th gala dinner to raise funds for the future Youth House. Chaired by the First Lady, it also finances… (France 24)

All over the world, cultural treasures are being destroyed. Why is no one being sanctioned? — Conflicts are boiling over all around the world, and cultural monuments are being destroyed. These people are fighting against it. (BBC Afrique)

IMF-CEMAC: is Chad a collateral victim of the slow pace of community reforms? — One year after signing its agreement with the IMF, N’Djamena has not received any disbursements. The financial institution is conditioning its payments on increased commitments from the members of the organization… (Jeune Afrique)

Algeria-Spain relations tested by the Ayoub Aissiou case — Despite Madrid's support for the Algerian request, the Spanish justice system has refused the extradition of the businessman, who grew wealthy during the Bouteflika presidency. A decision that could weigh on relations between the… (Jeune Afrique)