African News for October 22, 2026

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

Ebola in Nigeria: questions remain over the journey of the patient who passed through Uganda — Where did the patient diagnosed in Nigeria with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola contract the virus? Two days after the case was announced by Abuja, her movements remain to be clarified. Information from... (RFI)

Libya and Turkey sign a maritime border delimitation agreement — The Libyan eastern parliament controlled by Marshal Haftar ratified the text through which the two countries share the region's waters on Tuesday, October 20. While it represents a complete turnaround in relations... (RFI)

Senegal: general strike continues, unions celebrate a 'well-followed' first day — Just days before the Youth Olympic Games open on October 31 in the country, the Trade Union Front for the Defense of Labor, a platform bringing together 13 trade union centers, is calling on... (RFI)

Senegal: a strike paralyzes several sectors as the YOG approaches — 🇸🇳 In Senegal, a three-day general strike began this Wednesday, called by the Trade Union Front for the Defense of Labor. The mobilization brings together thirteen education and transport unions. The government... (France 24)

Republic of Congo, Kenya, Nigeria: the Ebola virus is gaining ground — Nigeria is the fourth African country this year to be affected by the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus, which has been ravaging the Republic of Congo (DRC) since May, becoming the deadliest outbreak ever known in just a few months... (France 24)

For Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay, US sanctions against the ICC are 'unacceptable' — In an interview with France 24, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Navi Pillay described the US sanctions against the International Criminal Court (ICC) as a “shock” and a measure that is “absolutely unacceptable.” She... (France 24)

With Somagec, Roger Sahyoun establishes himself as the atypical face of Moroccan construction — Under the leadership of the 74-year-old engineer, Somagec has become a diversified Moroccan giant whose activities extend from sub-Saharan Africa to South America. To grow, he is counting on the market... (Jeune Afrique)

Niger: two Western hostages released in Libya after more than a year and a half in the hands of the Islamic State — Held in Niger by the Islamic State for more than a year and a half, Claudia Abbt and Eva Gretzmacher have been released and have arrived in Benghazi. The mediation was orchestrated by Saddam Haftar, who is eager to establish his... (Jeune Afrique)