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Senegalese Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou Mohamed Lô held talks in Abidjan with Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, chairperson of the African Union Commission. Both officials were visiting the Ivorian capital, according to an official source cited by APS, which reported no new decision resulting from their meeting.
Source: APS
Ghana’s National Sports Authority is seeking full Confederation of African Football approval for Essipong Sports Stadium, so it can host an international match against Somalia in November. The stadium currently has conditional approval, according to its acting director-general, cited by 3news.
Source: 3news
Ghana’s National Apprenticeship Programme has promised to provide tools to graduates of Ask Media Training School so they can start their own businesses. Its deputy coordinator, Fouad Agbenyadzi, invited them to contact the National Youth Authority to access support schemes, he said at the graduation ceremony in Kumasi.
Source: MyJoyOnline
The Union of Nigeriens for Vigilance and Patriotism (UNVP) concluded an agreement dedicated to peace and security in Agadez, Niger. The agreement is presented as a local initiative, reports Journal du Niger.
Source: Journalduniger
Kara University hosted a training session by the High Authority for the Prevention and Fight against Corruption and Related Offences (HAPLUCIA) for lecturers and researchers. The initiative aims to integrate ethics, professional conduct and corruption prevention into Togo’s university programmes, reports Icilomé.
Source: Icilomé
A fire affected several shops in the Tokoin Ramco neighbourhood of Lomé, causing extensive material damage. Residents and firefighters took part in the response, while difficulties reaching the 118 emergency number were reported, L’Express News reports.
Source: Icilomé
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has threatened to block examination of the 2027 budget unless the government holds “frank and sincere” discussions with the National Assembly. The move comes amid political rivalry ahead of local elections, Seneweb reports.
Source: Seneweb
The National Communication Observatory and the Association of Online Media Professionals of Niger want to publicise the ordinance governing electronic media. The initiative focuses on disseminating the rules applicable to digital media, reports Journal du Niger.
Source: Journalduniger
The Cape Verdean government will cover 10% of the cost of special diesel used by fishers for three months, a measure welcomed by Suzano Vicente, president of the Association of Fishing Shipowners. He says the support, funded by the Autonomous Fisheries Fund, will ease cash flow after a 51% rise since January, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
Source: Expresso das Ilhas
Togo’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a call for applications to translate the Equal Earth world map into African languages. The initiative is intended to implement a UN General Assembly resolution adopted on 4 September 2026 by 164 votes, according to Togofirst.
Source: Togofirst
Nigerian opposition figure Atiku Abubakar accuses President Bola Tinubu of celebrating the removal of the fuel subsidy, which has increased household expenses. In a statement issued by his campaign communications director, he says he wants to make life more affordable through practical support measures.
Source: Dailytrust
The Autonomous District of Greater Lomé plans to begin clearing installations occupying public roads on 2 November 2026. The operation, announced as lasting nearly three weeks, will target stalls, kiosks and garages to ease traffic, according to the Autonomous District of Greater Lomé.
Source: 24heureinfo
Olamide Mojigbotoluwa Ehinfun-Adekunle has become, at 40, the youngest woman to attain the rank of Senior Advocate of Nigeria, a distinction awarded to experienced lawyers. Nigeria’s Chief Justice, Kudirat Kekere-Ekun, swore in 68 new holders of the rank, Punch reports, tracing the career of the lawyer educated in Nigeria and the UK.
Source: Punch
Former Ghana football team striker André Ayew believes Luis Suárez’s handball in the 2010 World Cup quarter-final deprived Ghana and Africa of a chance to reach the semi-finals. He shared the memory on the Obi One podcast, also recalling the players’ disappointment after Asamoah Gyan missed a penalty.
Source: Vanguard
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is seeking to raise about 2.15 trillion naira by offering 4.1 billion shares at 525 naira each. The offer, which opened on 14 September and is due to run until 27 October 2026, is intended to finance the company’s growth investments, according to its investor presentation.
Source: Weekendpost
Malian transporters and travellers are denouncing the numerous checks and fees imposed along the Bamako-Abidjan road, where passengers say they must stop at several checkpoints. They are calling on leaders of the Alliance of Sahel States and ECOWAS to ease formalities and eliminate these payments, according to a Deutsche Welle report carried by Kassataya.
Source: Kassataya
The press review reports on political and economic issues concerning several West African countries, including Senegal’s debate over the 2026 supplementary finance law. It also covers military operations in Mali and energy cooperation between Niger and Algeria, according to the African Press Agency.
Source: Kassataya
The Ghana Football Association plans to appoint a permanent Black Stars head coach by November 2026, following the departure of Carlos Queiroz. Communications director Henry Asante Twum said the two Africa Cup of Nations qualifying matches against Somalia would help determine the choice, according to Luv FM.
Source: MyJoyOnline
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