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Ramaphosa Urges South Africans to Turn Out for Local Government Elections

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged registered voters to participate in the country’s local government elections scheduled for Wednesday, November 4, saying their votes can help improve municipal governance and service delivery. In his weekly newsletter published on November 2, Ramaphosa described the election as one of the biggest electoral contests in the country’s

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US Moves to Remove South Africa and Rwanda from Key African Trade Programme

The United States has notified South Africa and Rwanda of its intention to terminate their eligibility for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a trade programme that provides qualifying sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the US market. The announcement was made on November 2 by US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, following President

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Human Rights Watch Accuses Zambia of Post-Election Crackdown on Opposition

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Human Rights Watch has accused Zambian security forces of carrying out a crackdown on opposition members, supporters, lawyers, journalists and government critics in the period surrounding the country’s August 2026 general election. In a report published on November 1, the international rights organisation said police and military personnel were involved in alleged enforced disappearances, arbitrary

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Fani-Kayode Begins Diplomatic Duties as Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa

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Nigeria’s High Commissioner to South Africa, Femi Fani-Kayode, has formally assumed his diplomatic responsibilities after presenting copies of his Letters of Credence to officials of South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). The presentation took place on October 30, 2026, when Fani-Kayode submitted the documents to Clayson Monyela, DIRCO’s Deputy Director-General for Public

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UN Ends 35-Year Peacekeeping Mission in Western Sahara Amid Dispute Over Territory’s Future

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The United Nations has begun winding down its peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after the Security Council failed to renew its mandate, bringing an end to a 35-year operation established to monitor a ceasefire and support efforts towards resolving the territory’s political status. UN Secretary-General António Guterres said November 1 marked the beginning of the

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Cameroonian Families Demand Return of Relatives Recruited to Fight for Russia

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Families in Cameroon are calling on the governments of Cameroon and Russia to help secure the return of relatives who they say were recruited to fight for Russian forces in the war against Ukraine. The campaign, organised by a group known as “Bring Back Our Sons and Brothers,” held a peaceful march to the Russian

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Ghana Signs Bauxite and Alumina Deal With Russia’s Rusal at Moscow Summit

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Ghana has signed an agreement with Russian aluminium producer Rusal to establish joint ventures for bauxite mining and alumina production, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to develop its aluminium industry. The agreement was signed on Thursday, October 29, during the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum in Moscow. According to a Reuters report,

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Putin Hosts 48 African Delegations at Moscow Summit in Push for Deeper Ties

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Russia is seeking to expand its influence across Africa as President Vladimir Putin hosts the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, with trade, investment, security and food supplies among the major issues on the agenda. The two-day summit, held on October 28 and 29, has drawn representatives from 48 African countries, including 22 heads of state,

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Up to 50,000 Flee Ethiopia Violence Into Kenya as UN Warns of Growing Crisis

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Up to 50,000 people are estimated to have crossed from Ethiopia into neighbouring Kenya following clashes near the border town of Moyale, as humanitarian agencies warn that growing displacement is putting pressure on local communities. In a statement published on October 28, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) said ongoing violence on the

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Drone Strikes Kill Five at Sudan Gold Mines as Miners Face Growing Risk

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At least five people have been killed and six others wounded after drone strikes hit three artisanal gold-mining sites in Sudan’s South Kordofan state, according to a report by Sudan Tribune published on Wednesday, October 28 The attacks occurred on Tuesday, October 27, in the El Leri area, where drones targeted facilities used to process

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