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Nigeria INEC challenges and credibility for 2027 elections

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Latest: Nigeria's INEC reports 103 million registered voters for 2027 polls

In late September 2026, the legal landscape for the 2027 elections shifted as the Supreme Court restored key provisions of the Electoral Act 2026. Reversing a Court of Appeal decision, a seven-member panel upheld section

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South Africa 2026 local election timeline update

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Latest: South Africa prepares for local elections amid funding concerns

Following the close of candidate nominations, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has confirmed that 136,790 candidates met statutory requirements to contest seats. This total comprises 98,219 party-nominated ward

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COSATU 15th National Congress Collapse and Reconvening

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Latest: Cosatu seeks venue for reconvened national congress

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) 15th National Congress, originally held in Midrand from September 14 to 17, 2026, ended in a historic collapse. The meeting was adjourned after 16 affiliates failed to

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Investigation into Ekurhuleni serial killings

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Latest: Ekurhuleni police investigate series of female murders

South African authorities continue to investigate the deaths of women in the Ekurhuleni metropolitan area. While investigators have noted possible links between some cases, they have not officially confirmed a serial kil

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MPLA political mobilization for 2027 Angolan elections

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Latest: Political developments in Mozambique and Angola

The MPLA party is conducting extensive organizational and grassroots mobilization efforts in Angola to secure a victory in the 2027 general elections. In late August 2026, the party’s Political Bureau Secretariat began

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Investigation into South African Police Minister Mchunu

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Latest: Senzo Mchunu's home raided by police during ongoing investigation

An investigation into South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has involved both parliamentary and judicial scrutiny regarding allegations of political interference, fraud, and maladministration. A parliamentary ad ho

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KwaZulu-Natal election political tensions

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Latest: Political tensions rise in KwaZulu-Natal over competing events

In preparation for the local government elections on November 4, the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government announced plans for a peace summit involving political parties and the Electoral Commission (IEC). Premier Thami Nt

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South African social grant increase demands

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Latest: SASSA beneficiaries call for grant increases amid rising costs

Discussions regarding the increase of South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) grants have emerged from both political and grassroots perspectives. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has proposed i

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South African executive medical leave

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Latest: Cyril Ramaphosa suspends public duties due to ill health

South African executive leadership is facing simultaneous health challenges involving both the President and Deputy President. Deputy President Paul Mashatile has been recovering from a minor surgical procedure performe

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Xenophobic tensions in Senegal

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Latest: Senegal faces rising xenophobic rhetoric and political tension

Senegal is experiencing an increase in xenophobic rhetoric within its political and media spheres. National deputy Tahirou Sarr has faced criticism for controversial statements regarding foreign nationals, which observer

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South African presidential impeachment inquiry

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Latest: South African impeachment committee to oppose court challenges

The South African Parliamentary Section 89 impeachment committee, investigating whether President Cyril Ramaphosa should be removed from office following the Phala Phala scandal, has faced significant procedural disputes

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