African News for October 23, 2026

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

Mauritania: NGOs march in the streets of Nouakchott to raise awareness and screen for female cancers — In Mauritania, cancer claims hundreds of lives every year. To break the taboo, NGOs and civil society actors organized an awareness march in Nouakchott on Thursday, October 23, combined with... (RFI)

In Kenya, will the dairy sector soon be supplied by buffaloes? — What if Kenya turned to buffalo milk? This is a proposal recently made by President William Ruto during the Kenyan summit on agriculture and agribusiness. The dairy sector is experiencing a crisis... (RFI)

Côte d'Ivoire: hearing on Tidjane Thiam's election as head of the PDCI postponed — In Côte d'Ivoire, the Abidjan Court of First Instance was examining legal challenges regarding Tidjane Thiam's presidency of the PDCI-RDA on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The action, led by two activists from the... (RFI)

How far will the expansion of Paul bakeries go in Africa? — After surpassing the milestone of 100 establishments on the continent, the French brand is preparing to enter five new markets by the end of 2027. However, it must contend with growing competition and... (Jeune Afrique)

Charafat Afilal, a prominent voice at the Moroccan Ministry of Energy — Eight years after an ousting that was as sudden as it was controversial, Charafat Afilal has returned to government, holding a portfolio that is significantly more strategic than the one she left. A portrait of a comrade of... (Jeune Afrique)

10 things to know about Mohamed Ould Abdel Vetah, Ghazouani's 'Mr. Oil' — Now at the helm of the Ministry of Energy and Petroleum, the leader returns to a position he previously held between 2016 and 2020. His mission? To get a sector in turmoil back on its feet. (Jeune Afrique)

Macron accuses foreign leaders of exploiting riots in France — This comment appears to target Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump, both of whom will face elections in the coming weeks. (BBC Afrique)

How is the US economy really performing under Trump's presidency? — As the midterm elections approach, Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify examines the country's inflation, employment, and economic growth. (BBC Afrique)