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About 14.5 million South Africans voted in Wednesday’s local elections, according to preliminary figures. Early results put the ANC and DA close nationally, but counting remains incomplete and control of several major metros is still uncertain.
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About 14.5 million South Africans voted in Wednesday’s local elections, according to preliminary figures. Early results put the ANC and DA close nationally, but counting remains incomplete and control of several major metros is still uncertain.
Southern AfricaPolitics & Governance
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the local elections offer a chance to restore trust in municipalities, as government prepares sweeping reforms and police identify 331 high-risk voting stations.
Southern AfricaPolitics & Governance
A five-day study tour gave Nigerian customs officers a close look at how Lesotho coordinates government agencies at Maseru Bridge to manage trade, security and the movement of people. The visit forms part of a wider African programme aimed at strengthening customs practices.
Angola, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Nigeria will be the first to benefit from a facility that combines grants and loans to help governments prepare and finance clean energy, water, food security and infrastructure projects.
Southern AfricaEconomy & Business
South Africa imported R107.5 billion in replacement vehicle parts in 2025. Deputy Minister John Steenhuisen wants greater local production, stronger skills development and new African markets.
Across AfricaPolitics & Governance
Fadi El Abdallah spent 15 years defending the International Criminal Court through war crimes trials, sanctions and hostility from some African governments. He says African institutions must prepare for fast-moving disinformation campaigns, while recognising that communication cannot conceal failures that have not been fixed.
Across AfricaPolitics & Governance
Fadi El Abdallah spent 15 years defending the International Criminal Court through war crimes trials, sanctions and hostility from some African governments. He says African institutions must prepare for fast-moving disinformation campaigns, while recognising that communication cannot conceal failures that have not been fixed.
Police have raided suspected drug labs from Benoni to Musina since 2021. We followed the cases past the arrests and found the public record goes quiet.
A Kenyan court has convicted Paul Mackenzie and 28 followers of 191 murders linked to Shakahola, where investigators uncovered mass graves in 2023.
Kimi Antonelli, 20, finished third in Mexico to become F1's youngest champion and Italy's first in 73 years, as Verstappen won and a Ferrari clash cost Hamilton victory.
Kimi Antonelli’s United States Grand Prix victory extended his championship lead to 123 points, putting a maiden world title within reach in Mexico.
Wiliete SC knocked defending champions Sundowns out on away goals, while Orlando Pirates cruised through with a 5-0 aggregate win over African Stars.
Eighteen children have undergone corrective surgery at Asmara’s Halibet National Referral Hospital since late September, through a partnership that combines specialist treatment with training for Eritrean surgeons.
A doctor who survived Ebola returned to find better conditions at Isiro’s treatment centre, where improved safety is helping other patients come back.
Nigeria has confirmed its first Bundibugyo Ebola case as Kenya's outbreak reaches nine infections, prompting the WHO to call for heightened surveillance across Africa.
Lula overturned a first-round deficit to defeat Flávio Bolsonaro by 4.4 million votes, but faces a divided Congress and a challenge to the result.
Nepal urged riverside villagers to evacuate after a landslide triggered flooding that swept away houses and bridges. No casualties have been reported.
A third attack this week on Riyadh’s airport killed at least 12 people and wounded 309, Saudi authorities said, forcing flights to be diverted.
