Today in Africa — October 8, 2026: Senegal’s AFCON Title Hearing Begins, HRW Slams U.S. Deportations to Africa

OkayAfrica has scoured the Internet for today’s major news stories, so you don't have to. On Oct. 8, coverage includes: why a decision isn’t expected from the Court of Arbitration for Sport for days or even weeks; Human Rights Watch’s claim that more than 500 people have been sent to African countries where they aren’t citizens; and more.