African News for October 6, 2026

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

Ethiopia: reappointed amidst tensions, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed defends access to the sea — Four months after the legislative elections on June 1, Abiy Ahmed was re-invested as Prime Minister by members of the Ethiopian Parliament on Monday, October 5. As the sole candidate, the leader begins a new five-year term... (RFI)

Senegal: first meeting with creditors to prepare for debt restructuring — In Senegal, a virtual meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 6, 2026, bringing together all of the country's creditors for the first time. The goal: restructuring its debt in euros and dollars. Senegal, which is struggling... (RFI)

Côte d’Ivoire: a section of the opposition proposes a new Electoral Commission following its dissolution — In Côte d’Ivoire, several opposition parties have agreed on joint proposals regarding the future institution responsible for organizing elections, following the dissolution of the Commission last May... (RFI)

Evictions in Côte d’Ivoire: for Alassane Ouattara, the thorny case of Ibrahim Cissé Bacongo — After multiple controversies, this loyalist of Alassane Ouattara, Minister-Governor of the Abidjan district and official of the presidential party, is at the heart of a new scandal. A matter likely to spark... (Jeune Afrique)

Côte d'Ivoire: an enthusiast brings African music vinyls back to life — 🇨🇮 In Abidjan, a young music lover has made it his mission to save old African music vinyls. He finds, restores, and preserves them to revive the continent's sometimes forgotten music and... (France 24)

Far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro wins the first round of the Brazilian elections — As no candidate obtained more than 50% of the vote, a second round will take place on October 25. (BBC Afrique)

France closes up to 500 schools on Monday due to student protests — Classes will be "totally or partially suspended" in certain high schools following clashes between law enforcement and student protesters, the French Minister of National Education stated. (BBC Afrique)

Gas and oil: the secrets of QatarEnergy's expansion strategy in Africa — Weakened by major operational constraints following the conflict in the Middle East, the Gulf giant is looking for new growth drivers and is relying on "high-impact" African projects. (Jeune Afrique)