African News for September 28, 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: the extension of the regional express train to Dakar airport enters service — The Senegalese TER reaches a new milestone today. The regional express train line is officially extended to Blaise Diagne International Airport. A new 19-kilometer section connects… (RFI)

São Tomé and Príncipe: vote counting has begun after the legislative, municipal, and regional elections — On Sunday, September 27, 2026, legislative, municipal, and regional elections were held in São Tomé and Príncipe. More than 146,000 voters were called to the polls from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. to… (RFI)

Madagascar: one year later, has Gen Z had its revolution confiscated? — On September 25, 2025, young Malagasy people took to the streets to demand water and electricity first. Social anger turned into political protest, leading to the departure of Andry Rajoelina and… (France 24)

AI and the end times: why some think artificial intelligence is the Antichrist, inciting humans to worship Satan — Many Christian figures, on platforms ranging from TikTok to podcasts and publishing, have begun debating the possibility that artificial intelligence is a catalyst for the… (BBC Afrique)

Series of femicides in South Africa: how did we get here? — Jacqueline Derens, a former anti-apartheid activist and author of "Femmes d'Afrique du Sud" (Women of South Africa), is our guest. (France 24)

Senegal's debt: why the agreement with the IMF still contains gray areas — Senegal has not yet received a dollar from the IMF, but the September 1 agreement has already moved the markets. Economist Florent Kanga Gbongué analyzes the country's real room for maneuver in the columns of The… (Jeune Afrique)

Inaction on plastic pollution could cost Tunisia up to 10 billion dollars — Tunisia is losing more and more money due to inaction on plastic pollution, according to a report by the NGO Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa. By 2040, the report predicts between 3 and 10 billion… (RFI)

Why is coffee so stimulating for some people and has little effect on others? — About 2 billion cups of coffee are consumed every day worldwide, and its effects can vary from one person to another. (BBC Afrique)