African News for October 25, 2026

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

Kenya: controversy grows after the collapse of a building in Nairobi — In Kenya, it is a race against time to find potential survivors following the collapse on Friday, October 23, of a building under construction in the Eastleigh district of Nairobi, the capital... (RFI)

Nigeria: President Tinubu launches his presidential campaign in Kaduna State — It was in Kaduna State, in north-central Nigeria, that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu participated in his first major campaign rally for the presidential election taking place on January 16. A choice... (RFI)

Meryem Aboulouafa, a glimmer of hope, a voice in a shattered world — Meryem Aboulouafa, a poet, dancer, singer, and composer born in Casablanca, Morocco, was present at the Les Escales festival in Saint-Nazaire in July 2026. A young woman who is, unintentionally, an heir to the great... (RFI)

One week before the kickoff of the Youth Olympic Games — One week before the opening of the Dakar Youth Olympic Games, a historic event for the African continent, we will hear from the president of the YOG organizing committee regarding the challenges of this 4th edition... (France 24)

US midterm elections: what a Democratic victory would change for Africa — From cuts in international aid to agreements on strategic minerals, a Democratic victory in Congress could complicate Donald Trump's African policy and strengthen oversight of his... (Jeune Afrique)

In Senegal, Pastef rejects the supplementary budget — As the country faces debt equivalent to 132% of GDP, Ousmane Sonko's party has rejected the supplementary budget in committee. They are specifically denouncing cuts to social spending and calling for... (Jeune Afrique)

First personalized cancer vaccine: reduction in the risk of disease recurrence in a major clinical trial — The scientists involved state that these results could mark a turning point in cancer treatment, bringing personalized medicine closer to reality. (BBC Afrique)

Pride, prestige, notoriety – the great Ballon d'Or campaign — The Ballon d'Or is the most prestigious individual award in football, and the thirst to win it has grown in recent years. (BBC Afrique)