Guinea-Bissau Junta Bars Embaló’s Return Ahead of December Polls
Guinea-Bissau’s military rulers have blocked Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s planned homecoming, putting his bid to reclaim the presidency in doubt ahead of December polls.
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More PoliticsGuinea-Bissau Junta Bars Embaló’s Return Ahead of December Polls
Guinea-Bissau’s military rulers have blocked Umaro Sissoco Embaló’s planned homecoming, putting his bid to reclaim the presidency in doubt ahead of December polls.
Wicknell Chivayo’s Final Flight: From Presidential Circles to a Fatal Marondera Crash
He gave away luxury cars and hundreds of thousands of dollars, cultivated friendships with presidents and spent years fighting legal battles over a US$172 million solar project. On Wednesday evening, Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy “Lulu” Muteke, were killed when their helicopter crashed in rural Marondera.
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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Queiroz Exits as Ghana’s AFCON Campaign Slips Into Crisis
Carlos Queiroz is gone barely a month after returning. Ghana are bottom of their AFCON qualifying group, with two crucial Somalia games looming.
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.
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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Turkish Fugitive Wanted For Rape and Kidnapping Arrested Near Durban
A Turkish man accused of kidnapping, raping and permanently injuring his fiancée has been arrested near Durban, ten days after another Turkish fugitive was caught in Cape Town.
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.
Steenhuisen Urges France and South Africa to Build, Not Just Trade
Steenhuisen tells French investors South Africa is open for business, but says the real test is whether investment pledges become factories, jobs, exports and stronger local supply chains.
