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1. Nigeria: Oyo Abduction - Terrorists Demand Release of Commanders

   [Premium Times] "For whatever reason, they are looking for leverage because we have some of their commanders with us and they feel taking these kids and holding them to ransom will make us release their commander," he said.

2. Zimbabwe: Opposition Coalition Launches Campaign to Overturn Mnangagwa's Constitutional Changes

   [New Zimbabwe] A broad coalition of churches, labour unions, civic groups, students, war veterans and opposition political actors has launched a nationwide campaign to challenge Zimbabwe's newly enacted constitutional amendments in court and mobilise peaceful mass action, escalating resistance to legislation critics say entrenches President Emmerson Mnangagwa's rule.

3. Africa: Ebola Moving Faster Than the Response, Head of Africa CDC Warns

   [The New Humanitarian] "Act now or pay a much higher price later."

4. South Africa: Madlanga Commission Gets More Time to Root Out Corruption

   [Scrolla] The Madlanga Commission's final report, originally due in March, will now only be submitted on 16 November 2026. The commission must finish hearing evidence by 2 October, so it can close off matters it has already opened, President Ramaphosa said.

5. Zimbabwe: South African Opposition Criticises Mnangagwa Over Constitutional Reforms

   [263Chat] South African opposition parties have criticised President Emmerson Mnangagwa's decision to sign Zimbabwe's Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3 into law arguing that the government should instead focus on tackling the country's economic challenges.