African News for October 5, 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.

Youth Olympic Games in Senegal: "This event must be considered in terms of legacy," says Djirèye Clotilde Coly — Our main guest from Africa this morning is Djirèye Clotilde Coly, the Senegalese Minister of Youth and Sports, who is visiting Paris for a meeting at UNESCO headquarters to promote the Youth Olympic Games... (RFI)

Mali: Appeal trial for journalist Youssouf Sissoko — In Mali, the Bamako Court of Appeal is set to examine the case of journalist Youssouf Sissoko this Monday, October 5, 2026. The director of L'Alternance was sentenced in March to two years of firm imprisonment and a fine of one million CFA francs... (RFI)

Cameroon: Heavy metals detected in chicken meat and eggs — In Cameroon, heavy metals, antibiotic residues, and toxins dangerous to health have been detected in chicken meat and eggs intended for consumption. A major public health issue... (RFI)

Start of Pink October: Raising awareness, screening, and informing about breast cancer — Pink October is the month dedicated to breast cancer awareness. A scourge that affects millions of women worldwide, and Africa is not spared. In Côte d’Ivoire, it is currently the most common cancer... (France 24)

Gabon: The women driving the economy — Oil sector, distribution, consulting... In Gabon, more and more women are in charge of crucial economic sectors. Jeune Afrique has chosen five career paths that illustrate this transformation in... (Jeune Afrique)

Ethiopian army patrols Mekele, worried rivals meet in Egypt — The Ethiopian federal army and an allied Tigrayan militia were in control of Mekele, the capital of the Tigray regional state, on Sunday. This situation is now raising fears of the conflict spreading outside of Ethiopia... (France 24)

"It is repairable": What really helps save a relationship — What couples therapists want you to know about trying to save a failing relationship. (BBC Afrique)

DRC: How Félix Tshisekedi outsourced the war against the M23 — Facing M23 fighters in the eastern DRC, the Congolese defense campaign is relying on outside experts. An investigation conducted by the organization GI-TOC reveals how these contractors and... (Jeune Afrique)