African News for October 26, 2026

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

Senegal: "This finance bill is essential" to "revive the economy," argues Ahmadou Al Aminou Lô — Senegal risks a new deadlock over the text of the supplementary finance bill. This text is scheduled to be presented in a plenary session for adoption on Tuesday, October 27, but the Pastef deputies, who hold an overwhelming majority in the Assembly... (RFI)

Lula wins the elections in Brazil but finds himself facing a hostile Congress and a divided country — President Lula has secured a surprise victory, but he will have to contend with a hostile Congress and a polarized nation. (BBC Afrique)

Ebola: Uganda strengthens its measures to prevent a new introduction of the virus — Twenty-one days of quarantine, at their own expense: that is what awaits Ugandans returning from the DRC. Faced with the Ebola epidemic, Kampala is tightening controls and demanding compliance with travel restrictions. The... (RFI)

DRC: Opposition figure Prince Epenge prevented from traveling and then arrested by unknown individuals — In the DRC, Prince Epenge, spokesperson for the Lamuka coalition formed around Martin Fayulu, was detained by intelligence services on Sunday afternoon, October 25, at N’djili International Airport, in... (RFI)

Ethiopia: What does Abiy Ahmed really want for his country? — Ethiopia is an African giant with a millennial history, yet a deeply divided country. Four years after the Pretoria Agreement, tensions persist and political fractures remain intact. Why is it so... (France 24)

South Africa: Can Helen Zille conquer Johannesburg? — Polls show the Democratic Alliance (DA) leading in the municipal elections on November 4 in Johannesburg. But this victory would not necessarily be enough to propel its candidate, Helen Zille, to the head of... (Jeune Afrique)

Algeria: Parliament votes for military intervention in Niger — The upper house of the Algerian Parliament voted on October 25 in favor of a proposal to deploy troops to Niger. (Jeune Afrique)

What are the US midterm elections? A simple guide — American voters will head to the polls on November 3 for an election that could have a major impact on the presidency of Donald Trump. (BBC Afrique)