African News for October 4, 2026

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

South Africa: 43 political assassinations already in 2026 with one month to go before municipal elections — The Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime paints a picture of an alarming situation in South Africa, where the organization has counted 43 political assassinations in this municipal election year (November 4)... (RFI)

DRC: Katumbi-Katebe case expected before the Court of Cassation on October 26 — The Court of Cassation is scheduled to examine the case between Moïse Katumbi and his half-brother Raphaël Katebe Katoto on October 26. This deadline comes as both men defend opposing political positions... (RFI)

Côte d'Ivoire: breast cancer prevention campaigns for Pink October — In Côte d'Ivoire, breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women. More than 2,000 patients are treated for this disease every year, according to the Ivorian Ministry of Health. During October... (RFI)

Africa: how to fight disinformation? Dominique Tchimbakala and The Invisible Virus — Can fake news threaten a country's peace? In Africa, social media has become a breeding ground for rumors, political manipulation, and disinformation campaigns. With... (France 24)

How the science behind cats' eyes is inspiring camera technology for robots — Decades after reportedly inspiring the invention of road studs, the shape and "glow" of cats' eyes are now being imitated by engineers to design cameras for... (BBC Afrique)

West Africa: the true drivers of persistent food inflation — Fuel, fertilizer, exchange rates, and weather: food chain costs are soaring again in West Africa. A structural crisis that highlights the fragilities of economies still too dependent on... (Jeune Afrique)

Before Fatima-Ezzahra El Mansouri, a long line of Moroccan activists — While it follows an institutional logic, the choice of a woman, Fatima-Ezzahra El Mansouri, to lead the government resulting from the September 23 elections remains a significant event. Yet, others before her have already... (Jeune Afrique)

Ethiopia: federal troops have entered Mekele, the capital of Tigray — Militias allied with Ethiopian federal troops have entered Mekele, the capital of Tigray... A new stage in the offensive launched against Tigrayan forces, who had largely abandoned the city... (France 24)