South Africans vote in local elections as failing services test ANC
Municipal failures have contributed to declining public trust, President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted.
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What’s the future of the Western Sahara conflict?
The UN is ending its peacekeeping mission in the disputed territory after the US and Russia blocked its extension.
Published On 2 Nov 2026
US to suspend South Africa and Rwanda from duty-free trade access
South Africa to lose duty-free access, affecting $1.7bn worth of annual exports, including cars and farm products.
HRW calls on Zambia to halt post-election crackdown
Opposition figures arrested and disappeared since President Hakainde Hichilema claimed August victory.
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Senegal hosts Africa’s first Olympics
The head of the International Olympic Committee discusses the significance of Africa hosting the Youth Olympic Games.
Published On 2 Nov 2026
Drone attacks extend campaign targeting Sudan’s power system
Attacks the latest to disrupt electricity supplies; army reports new defections from paramilitary RSF.
Violence in northern Ethiopia pushing health system towards collapse: WHO
Renewed fighting between rebels from northern Tigray and the government in Addis Ababa has shattered 2022 peace deal.
Sudan files complaints against Ethiopia with UN over deadly drone spree
One-way drone attacks have killed or wounded 484 civilians since February, Khartoum says.
Anthrax outbreak kills hippos in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park
Drought and conflict compound the threat to wildlife in eastern DR Congo.
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Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland presents credentials in Hargeisa
Israel expands ties with the breakaway territory as Somalia challenges its motives and war intensifies in Yemen.
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Burnham ‘open’ to UK slavery apology, but not reparations: Why now?
The UK PM’s statement comes as Commonwealth nations meet in Antigua and Barbuda.
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