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The Justice for Astou Pierre Collective marched in Grand Dakar to demand the repatriation of Alioune Badara Gaye, suspected of dousing his former partner with a corrosive substance. Astou Pierre, hospitalised after the 23 June attack, died on 1 October from complications, according to Seneweb.
Source: Seneweb
The African Democratic Congress campaign council accused former Kano governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso of serving President Bola Tinubu’s political interests. The party says his call for Atiku Abubakar to withdraw in favour of Peter Obi divides the opposition and could prepare the ground for his ambitions in 2031, according to its spokesman Kola Ologbondiyan.
Source: Punch
Senegalese defender Malang Sarr describes his successful integration after his first cap against Ethiopia on 29 September 2026 in Bahir Dar. He says he wants to take on his responsibilities within a team in transition, according to an interview with the Senegalese Football Federation’s website.
Source: Senego
Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Communication has reminded artists travelling abroad that they must inform the country’s diplomatic missions. The reminder, based on a 2025 text, comes after controversy surrounding Yamenya Youssouph, known as Issouf Manem-yam, and the cancellation of his concert scheduled for 17 October 2026 in Port-Bouët, Abidjan, according to La Nouvelle Tribune.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger prepared a joint Alliance of Sahel States delegation in Ouagadougou to negotiate with ECOWAS. The talks are to cover a draft framework agreement and the terms of future cooperation, according to Lefaso.
Source: Senego
Senegalese defender Malang Sarr says he had hoped to be selected for the World Cup and that missing out was difficult. Now called up to the Lions, he says he has moved on and wants to focus on this new opportunity, in an interview published on the Senegalese Football Federation website and carried by Senego.
Source: Senego
Benin’s Public Prosecutor’s Office confirmed that Article 58 of the Code of Criminal Procedure can deny suspects charged with offences linked to state security or terrorism contact with their lawyers throughout police custody. The restriction may also be ordered for investigative reasons, according to the Public Prosecutor’s Office.
Source: Lecalame
Ibrahima Ndiaye, a municipal councillor in Niomré, in the Louga region, has been remanded in custody for forgery and use of forged official documents. He is suspected of obtaining a falsified birth certificate for Nourah Ba, according to Seneweb, which also reports his admission and the payment of 20,000 CFA francs.
Source: Seneweb
Ghanaian professor John H. Amuasi called at the 2026 World Health Summit for governments to tackle the environmental, social and economic causes of disease, rather than prioritising treatment after diseases emerge. This upstream prevention approach aims to reduce health risks and strengthen health system resilience, according to his remarks in Berlin.
Source: MyJoyOnline
The foreign ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger aligned their positions in Ouagadougou ahead of discussions with ECOWAS. They will defend the sovereignty of their states, the strengthening of the AES Confederation and the interests of their populations, according to meeting participants.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
Senegal came from behind to beat Mauritania 2-1 in Bamako in their opening match of the UFOA-A U20 tournament. Moussa Gueye scored both Senegalese goals, including the winner in the 84th minute, according to Lesoleil and UFOA-A.
Source: Lesoleil
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Works and Public Assets, Dennis M. Sandy, handed over a new residence for judges and magistrates in Kailahun District. The ceremony was held on 15 October 2026 on behalf of President Julius Maada Bio as part of judicial sector reforms, reports Sierraloaded.
Source: Sierraloaded
Senegal Under-20 defender Amadou Mboup was taken off after a heavy blow to the head during Senegal’s 2-1 win over Mauritania at the WAFU Zone A tournament. His team-mate Cheikh Sadibou Sadio assisted him before emergency services arrived, according to Senenews.
Source: Senenews
The French amphibious helicopter carrier Le Mistral will call at Cotonou from 22 to 27 October 2026, where it will conduct exercises with the Beninese Navy. A statement from Benin’s Ministry of National Defence and General Staff says the manoeuvres will notably focus on combating piracy, trafficking and illegal fishing in the Gulf of Guinea.
Source: La Nouvelle Tribune
Five officials of the Democratic Party of Ivory Coast–African Democratic Rally (PDCI-RDA), including Georges Philippe Ezaley and Roger M’Bia, have been summoned before the anti-terrorism section of the Abidjan court. The party announced the summonses in a note published on its Facebook page, without specifying the reasons or appearance dates.
Source: Connection Ivoirienne
Kidal’s ATTAR Club beat Centre Mamoutou Kané 65-55 in the semi-final of the Mali Basketball Cup. The club have reached the final and are awaiting confirmation of their opponents, reports Mali Actu.
Source: Mali Actu
Gabon’s First Lady Zita Oligui Nguema took part in Dakar in the Senegalese launch of a campaign by the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development. The initiative aims to strengthen the resilience of women and girls in the face of climate change and conflict, L’Union reports.
Source: L’Union
Sierra Leone’s Energy Minister Cyril Grant has criticised the national electricity distribution authority for giving the public inadequate information about prolonged power cuts in the Western Area. Persistent outages are affecting the capital, Freetown, among other places, Sierraloaded reports.
Source: Sierraloaded
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