African News for October 8, 2026

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

Conflict in eastern DRC: after Goma, AU facilitators open contact without achieving a breakthrough — After their first visit to Goma, what is next for the African Union panel of facilitators? Three former heads of state have met with the AFC/M23, MONUSCO, NGOs, and representatives of civil society... (RFI)

Sierra Leone: opposition challenges constitutional reform before the Supreme Court — In Sierra Leone, the rules for the next presidential election are at the heart of an appeal before the Supreme Court. The Court began examining the constitutional reform contested by the opposition on Wednesday, October 7. The... (RFI)

Courtrooms, power and networks: the lawyers shaping Ivorian politics — Habiba Touré, Jean-Chrysostome Blessy, Abdoulaye Meïté... In Côte d'Ivoire, lawyers are at the forefront of party battles, where they serve as activists or officials. The courthouse... (Jeune Afrique)

Anti-corruption law in the DRC: does Guillaume Ngefa have the means to match his ambitions? — Presented on September 28 to the National Assembly, the bill sponsored by the Minister of Justice promises to modernize the fight against corruption. It remains to be seen whether he can succeed in a field where his... (Jeune Afrique)

France suspends the use of stun grenades after a boy had his hand blown off during student protests — This measure follows complaints from several groups denouncing the police's disproportionate use of force against teenagers. (BBC Afrique)

Kemi Seba case: South African justice system reopens the path to extradition to Benin — Imprisoned in South Africa, the activist facing extradition to Benin has been denied diplomatic protection. A major setback for his defense, which is now pinning its hopes on the hearing scheduled for November. (Jeune Afrique)

Ten people linked to the first Ebola case in Kenya have been quarantined amid growing concerns over screening — The patient traveled through several cities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, drove to Uganda, and finally flew to Kenya. (BBC Afrique)

Will the CAS finally name the winner of the 2025 AFCON between Morocco and Senegal? — For the first time in its history, the Court of Arbitration for Sport must decide the outcome of an Africa Cup of Nations. In Lausanne this Thursday, Senegal and Morocco will replay the final on the field of law... (RFI)