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The Kingmakers’ Elections: What The World Should Watch on 4 November 

More than 136,000 candidates, hundreds of parties and an ANC already locked out of contesting some seats have set the stage for South Africa’s most fragmented local election yet. On 4 November, the decisive battles may not end when the votes are counted. In many councils, the real power struggle could begin afterwards.

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‘The Ballot Must Replace The Bullets’: South Sudan Pledges December Vote and Calls For Sanctions to Go

South Sudan says the ballot must finally replace the bullets as it prepares for a long-delayed national election in December. But with political tensions rising in Juba, opposition concerns over the transition and international sanctions still in place, President Salva Kiir’s government faces a crucial test of whether the country can move from a fragile peace to credible democratic rule.

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In Elwak, Football Builds Bridges Between Soldiers and The Youth They Protect

In a border town where roads have been bombed and security patrols ambushed this year, soldiers, police officers and local youngsters put aside their uniforms and rivalries for a football tournament. The tackles and cheers offered more than entertainment. They provided a rare opportunity to build the trust and cooperation that can help keep Elwak safe.

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Zimbabwe Sets Sights on VAR as FIFA Begins Implementation Drive

Zimbabwe is moving closer to bringing VAR into domestic football, with FIFA experts guiding the rollout and ZIFA targeting the Chibuku Super Cup final for the technology’s debut. But before the first review, referees, stadiums, equipment and match-day systems must all pass the test.

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The Ebola Outbreak The World’s Vaccines Were Not Built For

Nearly 3,800 people have died in DRC’s largest Ebola outbreak. The virus has spread across seven provinces, there is no licensed vaccine specifically designed for it, and conflict is making patients harder to reach. Stopping it may depend as much on community trust as medicine.

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