African News for September 25, 2026

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

Senegal's debt: can regional banks avoid restructuring their claims? — In an analysis, S&P considers major African banks safe from the Senegalese debt restructuring plan. However, the exclusion of CFA franc debt is not guaranteed, and Ivorian institutions are...

2027 AFCON qualifiers: Senegal held to a draw in Patrick Vieira's debut — Initially attractive, then disorganized, Senegal, under new coach Patrick Vieira, conceded a draw against Mozambique in their first qualifying match for the 2027 AFCON.

Madagascar: authorities commemorate the 2025 popular revolt, as young people call to continue the fight — In Madagascar, an official commemoration was held this September 25, one year after the Gen Z uprising that led to the fall of Andry Rajoelina. A stele was unveiled on the shores of Lake Anosy at...

Election for the head of the Francophonie: "I am serene," says Louise Mushikiwabo — In an interview with France 24, Louise Mushikiwabo, candidate for her own succession as head of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF), says she is "serene" ahead of the very first vote for this position...

Critical minerals: Washington accelerates its strategic offensive in Nigeria — Nigeria and the United States have signed a framework agreement to develop Nigerian mineral resources, estimated at $700 billion. A partnership that is part of the growing rivalry between Washington...

Cameroon: universities on strike and at a standstill, a state trapped by its debt — In Cameroon, the higher education teachers' union is maintaining its strike in public universities, despite government announcements. Behind the standoff over unpaid bonuses lies a deeper crisis...

Guinea: Wabtec secures a $700 million maintenance contract for the Trans-Guinean railway — The Trans-Guinean, the railway between the Simandou mountains and the port of Morebayah, continues its development. A $700 million agreement was signed between the CTG (Compagnie du Transguinéen) and the company...

Diomaye Faye on France 24: IMF, Macky Sall, Ousmane Sonko... key takeaways from the interview — In an exclusive interview with France 24 and RFI in New York, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye discussed his rift with Ousmane Sonko, the new IMF agreement, and the candidacy of...