South Africa: ANC Losing Wall-to-Wall Support As ActionSA, DA Show Growth
[Daily Maverick] While results were still being counted on Wednesday afternoon, the signs are dire for the ANC in both cities and rural areas.
As the vote counting progresses, the picture is only looking worse for the ANC - and not just in the cities but across most of the country. The party is losing support in rural municipalities and provinces where it once enjoyed wall-to-wall support.
In Mpumalanga, the party is in danger of losing majorities in Thaba Chweu and Victor Khanye municipalities. In KwaZulu-Natal the ANC is
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[Daily Maverick] While results were still being counted on Wednesday afternoon, the signs are dire for the ANC in both cities and rural areas.
As the vote counting progresses, the picture is only looking worse for the ANC - and not just in the cities but across most of the country. The party is losing support in rural municipalities and provinces where it once enjoyed wall-to-wall support.
In Mpumalanga, the party is in danger of losing majorities in Thaba Chweu and Victor Khanye municipalities. In KwaZulu-Natal the ANC is
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Africa: Deadly Viruses Know No Borders, Nor Should Our Resolve to Stop Them
[allAfrica] In this guest column for AllAfrica, the Dutch Trade and Development Minister and the head of the World Health Organization stress that addressing viral health crises anywhere protects everyone everywhere. The government of the Netherlands is committing funding both for the current Ebola crisis and flexible funding to quickly respond to new or emerging global threats.
COVID-19 may feel like a distant memory to many. But the virus claimed millions of lives around the world, including approximately 50,000 in
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[allAfrica] In this guest column for AllAfrica, the Dutch Trade and Development Minister and the head of the World Health Organization stress that addressing viral health crises anywhere protects everyone everywhere. The government of the Netherlands is committing funding both for the current Ebola crisis and flexible funding to quickly respond to new or emerging global threats.
COVID-19 may feel like a distant memory to many. But the virus claimed millions of lives around the world, including approximately 50,000 in
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Africa Is Not Short of Money - It Is Short of Risk Capital
[RootsToFoods Capital Series] In a RootsToFoods Capital Series interview, Kanini Mutooni of the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation follows one Kenyan cold-chain company from DRK’s first check to the path to financial sustainability, and Dr. Frank Aswani of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance explains what it would take for ten more to do the same.
Ovidiu Bujorean, chief executive officer of OviBees Ventures, spoke with Kanini Mutooni, Africa Director and Senior Managing Director at the Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK)
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[RootsToFoods Capital Series] In a RootsToFoods Capital Series interview, Kanini Mutooni of the Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation follows one Kenyan cold-chain company from DRK’s first check to the path to financial sustainability, and Dr. Frank Aswani of the African Venture Philanthropy Alliance explains what it would take for ten more to do the same.
Ovidiu Bujorean, chief executive officer of OviBees Ventures, spoke with Kanini Mutooni, Africa Director and Senior Managing Director at the Draper Richards Kaplan (DRK)
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South Africa: Court to Rule on Zuma-Sambudla's Terrorism Charges - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2026
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Court to Rule on Zuma-Sambudla's Terrorism Charges
The Durban High Court is set to rule on Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's application to have terrorism-related charges against her withdrawn, reports EWN. The former president's daughter is accused of inciting terrorism and public violence through social media posts during the July 2021 unrest, which followed Jacob Zuma's arrest. She maintained that her posts, which included images and videos of the violence captioned "Amandla" and "We See You", were not
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Court to Rule on Zuma-Sambudla's Terrorism Charges
The Durban High Court is set to rule on Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla's application to have terrorism-related charges against her withdrawn, reports EWN. The former president's daughter is accused of inciting terrorism and public violence through social media posts during the July 2021 unrest, which followed Jacob Zuma's arrest. She maintained that her posts, which included images and videos of the violence captioned "Amandla" and "We See You", were not
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Uganda: Muhoozi Announces Military Exit, Says He Will Focus On Christ
[Capital FM] Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced plans to retire from the military leadership position in the coming months, saying he intends to dedicate his life to Christ.
In a statement posted on his official X account, Muhoozi said he had accomplished the tasks he believed God had assigned him and was ready to hand over the office to another officer.
"My time as CDF is coming to an end. I have accomplished all the tasks my God gave me. In a few months I will handover
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[Capital FM] Uganda's Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced plans to retire from the military leadership position in the coming months, saying he intends to dedicate his life to Christ.
In a statement posted on his official X account, Muhoozi said he had accomplished the tasks he believed God had assigned him and was ready to hand over the office to another officer.
"My time as CDF is coming to an end. I have accomplished all the tasks my God gave me. In a few months I will handover
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Sudan: Abyei - Deadly Drone Strikes Mark 'New and Concerning' Threat, UN Peacekeeping Chief Warns
[UN News] Drone strikes that killed at least 30 people in Abyei last month have added "a new and concerning dimension" to security in the disputed area, the UN's peacekeeping chief told the Security Council on Thursday.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix said the 19 October attacks were the first of their kind in Abyei. They set off major fires, injured about 59 people and forced dozens of civilians from their homes. Peacekeepers are still checking whether the death toll is an underestimate.
The strikes followed violence on 15
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[UN News] Drone strikes that killed at least 30 people in Abyei last month have added "a new and concerning dimension" to security in the disputed area, the UN's peacekeeping chief told the Security Council on Thursday.
Jean-Pierre Lacroix said the 19 October attacks were the first of their kind in Abyei. They set off major fires, injured about 59 people and forced dozens of civilians from their homes. Peacekeepers are still checking whether the death toll is an underestimate.
The strikes followed violence on 15
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Nigeria: Atiku Vows to Appeal Court Judgement Against His Candidacy, Seeks Stay of Execution
[Premium Times] Atiku Abubakar says he will challenge the Federal High Court judgement invalidating his presidential nomination. At the same time, his campaign council says it will seek interim relief and disputes the ruling's legal basis.
The presidential campaign council of Atiku Abubakar says its lawyers are preparing to seek a stay of execution of Thursday's Federal High Court judgement invalidating his nomination as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate and nullifying the party's David Mark-led
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[Premium Times] Atiku Abubakar says he will challenge the Federal High Court judgement invalidating his presidential nomination. At the same time, his campaign council says it will seek interim relief and disputes the ruling's legal basis.
The presidential campaign council of Atiku Abubakar says its lawyers are preparing to seek a stay of execution of Thursday's Federal High Court judgement invalidating his nomination as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate and nullifying the party's David Mark-led
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Kenya: Mackenzie, 28 Co-Accused Set for Sentencing Over 191 Shakahola Deaths
[Capital FM] Mombasa High Court is expected to sentence controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 co-accused persons on Friday over the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children, in the Shakahola massacre.
The sentencing marks a major stage in the criminal proceedings arising from the deaths at Shakahola Forest in Kilifi County, which shocked the country in 2023.
The 29 accused persons were convicted of 191 counts of murder on October 19, 2026, by Lady Justice Diana Kavedza after the court found that the
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[Capital FM] Mombasa High Court is expected to sentence controversial preacher Paul Nthenge Mackenzie and 28 co-accused persons on Friday over the deaths of 191 people, including 190 children, in the Shakahola massacre.
The sentencing marks a major stage in the criminal proceedings arising from the deaths at Shakahola Forest in Kilifi County, which shocked the country in 2023.
The 29 accused persons were convicted of 191 counts of murder on October 19, 2026, by Lady Justice Diana Kavedza after the court found that the
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Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Cancels Controversial US-Funded Hepatitis B Vaccine Trial on Newborns
[allAfrica] Guinea-Bissau has cancelled a proposed hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborn babies following international criticism that it was unethical and potentially exploitative.
The trial was funded by the US, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a long record of expressing scepticism about vaccines.
The study planned to involve 14,000 newborns, with half receiving the vaccine and the other half being denied the shot, despite WHO recommendations. Infants are at the greatest risk of being
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[allAfrica] Guinea-Bissau has cancelled a proposed hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborn babies following international criticism that it was unethical and potentially exploitative.
The trial was funded by the US, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a long record of expressing scepticism about vaccines.
The study planned to involve 14,000 newborns, with half receiving the vaccine and the other half being denied the shot, despite WHO recommendations. Infants are at the greatest risk of being
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Africa: Children At Risk As War Zone Attacks On Water and Sanitation More Than Triple
[UN News] Attacks that damaged or destroyed water and sanitation systems in conflict zones tripled between 2021 and 2025, increasing children's risk of exposure to disease outbreaks, malnutrition and violence.
That's one key finding from the latest Water Under Fire report by the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), published on Thursday.
It documents airstrikes and other assaults on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems - and their personnel and communities that depend on these facilities - in 23 countries and
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[UN News] Attacks that damaged or destroyed water and sanitation systems in conflict zones tripled between 2021 and 2025, increasing children's risk of exposure to disease outbreaks, malnutrition and violence.
That's one key finding from the latest Water Under Fire report by the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF), published on Thursday.
It documents airstrikes and other assaults on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) systems - and their personnel and communities that depend on these facilities - in 23 countries and
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Nigerian Military Denies Ceasefire Deal With Boko Haram
[Premium Times] The denial came nearly two months after The New Humanitarian reported that the Nigerian government entered into a secret ceasefire agreement with the Boko Haram faction led by Bakura Doro.
The Nigerian military has disputed reports of a ceasefire agreement with Boko Haram.
Samaila Uba, the spokesperson for the Defence Headquarters, disclosed this on Thursday during a joint security press briefing held at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), a unit in the Office of the National Security Adviser
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[Premium Times] The denial came nearly two months after The New Humanitarian reported that the Nigerian government entered into a secret ceasefire agreement with the Boko Haram faction led by Bakura Doro.
The Nigerian military has disputed reports of a ceasefire agreement with Boko Haram.
Samaila Uba, the spokesperson for the Defence Headquarters, disclosed this on Thursday during a joint security press briefing held at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC), a unit in the Office of the National Security Adviser
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Africa: All of Africa Today - November 6, 2026
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Guinea-Bissau Cancels Controversial Newborn Vaccine Trial
Guinea-Bissau has cancelled a proposed hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborn babies following international criticism that it was unethical and potentially exploitative. The trial was funded by the US, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a long record of expressing scepticism about vaccines. The study planned to involve 14,000 newborns, with half receiving the vaccine and the other half being denied the shot,
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[allAfrica]
Guinea-Bissau Cancels Controversial Newborn Vaccine Trial
Guinea-Bissau has cancelled a proposed hepatitis B vaccine trial on newborn babies following international criticism that it was unethical and potentially exploitative. The trial was funded by the US, under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a long record of expressing scepticism about vaccines. The study planned to involve 14,000 newborns, with half receiving the vaccine and the other half being denied the shot,
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Africa: CANEX Aims to Empower African Creatives to Compete in Global Markets and Drive Economic Growth
[allAfrica] Creatives from across the continent are gathering in Lagos, Nigeria, for the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX). This initiative brings together Africa's creative talent, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to unlock the economic potential of the continent's cultural industries.
Dubbed CANEX WKND, the four-day event attracted more than 15,000 registrations from across the global creative community, under the theme "One People, United in Culture, Creating for the World."Hosted by the Federal Government
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[allAfrica] Creatives from across the continent are gathering in Lagos, Nigeria, for the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX). This initiative brings together Africa's creative talent, investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to unlock the economic potential of the continent's cultural industries.
Dubbed CANEX WKND, the four-day event attracted more than 15,000 registrations from across the global creative community, under the theme "One People, United in Culture, Creating for the World."Hosted by the Federal Government
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Congo-Kinshasa: Delayed International Support Has Hampered Efforts to Contain and Treat Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo
[The Conversation Africa] I visited a family of 19 in Sierra Leone in 2015. By the time I arrived, eight had died. The other 11 were left to live with the grief and fear of what might happen next.
I am a medical doctor and epidemiologist, and at that time I was serving on an African Union Ebola response mission. The 2014-16 epidemic in West Africa caused more than 28,600 cases and 11,300 deaths. Over roughly six months in Sierra Leone, I saw how quickly the disease could overwhelm families and health services.
That's also when I
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[The Conversation Africa] I visited a family of 19 in Sierra Leone in 2015. By the time I arrived, eight had died. The other 11 were left to live with the grief and fear of what might happen next.
I am a medical doctor and epidemiologist, and at that time I was serving on an African Union Ebola response mission. The 2014-16 epidemic in West Africa caused more than 28,600 cases and 11,300 deaths. Over roughly six months in Sierra Leone, I saw how quickly the disease could overwhelm families and health services.
That's also when I
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Tanzania Opposition Leader Lissu Cleared of Treason but Jailed for Incitement
[RFI] A Tanzanian court on Friday sentenced opposition leader Tundu Lissu to four years in jail for inciting unrest, after earlier in the day clearing him of treason - meaning he avoided a possible death sentence. The verdict follows a disputed presidential election and a deadly crackdown on protesters, in a case that has drawn international condemnation and raised concerns about political freedom in the country.
A panel of three judges at the High Court in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's commercial capital, convicted
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[RFI] A Tanzanian court on Friday sentenced opposition leader Tundu Lissu to four years in jail for inciting unrest, after earlier in the day clearing him of treason - meaning he avoided a possible death sentence. The verdict follows a disputed presidential election and a deadly crackdown on protesters, in a case that has drawn international condemnation and raised concerns about political freedom in the country.
A panel of three judges at the High Court in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania's commercial capital, convicted
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Kenya Cult Leader Paul Mackenzie Sentenced to 200 Years
[DW] A court in Kenya has sentenced Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for the murders of 190 children and an adult. He told them to starve themselves to death as part of his apocalyptic religious cult.
Kenyan religious sect leader Paul Mackenzie was sentenced to 200 years in prison on Friday, at the culmination of a trial following the discovery of hundreds of corpses in the woods.
A self-proclaimed pastor and longstanding leader of a new age Christian apocalyptic cult called the Good News International
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[DW] A court in Kenya has sentenced Paul Mackenzie to 200 years in prison for the murders of 190 children and an adult. He told them to starve themselves to death as part of his apocalyptic religious cult.
Kenyan religious sect leader Paul Mackenzie was sentenced to 200 years in prison on Friday, at the culmination of a trial following the discovery of hundreds of corpses in the woods.
A self-proclaimed pastor and longstanding leader of a new age Christian apocalyptic cult called the Good News International
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Nigeria: Uncertainty Over Nigeria Vote After Court Bars Opposition Leader From Running
[RFI] A Nigerian court has disqualified Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), just two months before the country goes to the polls.
The Federal High Court in Abudja ruled that the leadership of the ADC, one of the three major parties contesting the January presidential election, was illegally constituted and therefore voided Abubakar's candidacy.
The party, which accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of involvement in the lawsuit, says it will
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[RFI] A Nigerian court has disqualified Atiku Abubakar as presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), just two months before the country goes to the polls.
The Federal High Court in Abudja ruled that the leadership of the ADC, one of the three major parties contesting the January presidential election, was illegally constituted and therefore voided Abubakar's candidacy.
The party, which accused the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of involvement in the lawsuit, says it will
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South Africa: DA Projected to Win 79 Percent in Ramaphosa and Malema's Joburg Home Ward
[Daily Maverick] In interviews with the DA's federal leader Ashor Sarupen, ActionSA's Funzi Ngobeni and the ANC's deputy secretary-general, Nomvula Mokonyane, we assess the future of Johannesburg's governance as the results start to land.
The DA's gains in Johannesburg were won, partially, on the back of high turnout in the suburbs. In Hyde Park's Ward 90, home to President Cyril Ramaphosa and EFF leader Julius Malema, the party, according to provisional results, was expected to win 79.4% of the vote. The ANC ended with
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[Daily Maverick] In interviews with the DA's federal leader Ashor Sarupen, ActionSA's Funzi Ngobeni and the ANC's deputy secretary-general, Nomvula Mokonyane, we assess the future of Johannesburg's governance as the results start to land.
The DA's gains in Johannesburg were won, partially, on the back of high turnout in the suburbs. In Hyde Park's Ward 90, home to President Cyril Ramaphosa and EFF leader Julius Malema, the party, according to provisional results, was expected to win 79.4% of the vote. The ANC ended with
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Namibia: Distance No Longer a Death Sentence
[New Era] A 12-year-old boy who needed urgent medical attention died while waiting to be transferred from Katima Mulilo to Windhoek, a tragedy that has now become one of the reasons behind Namibia's first State-owned air ambulance service.
The boy's death, followed by the loss of patients who could not be transported quickly enough after a road accident along the Otjiwarongo road, exposed the cost of delays in Namibia's emergency healthcare system.
Health minister Esperance Luvindao recounted the painful experiences
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[New Era] A 12-year-old boy who needed urgent medical attention died while waiting to be transferred from Katima Mulilo to Windhoek, a tragedy that has now become one of the reasons behind Namibia's first State-owned air ambulance service.
The boy's death, followed by the loss of patients who could not be transported quickly enough after a road accident along the Otjiwarongo road, exposed the cost of delays in Namibia's emergency healthcare system.
Health minister Esperance Luvindao recounted the painful experiences
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South Africa: DA Gains Black Voters, Declares Cape Town Win, but Western Cape Coalitions Loom
[Daily Maverick] DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis on Thursday at noon declared Cape Town a win for his party, and the only metro with an outright majority. Key Cape hinterland towns of Stellenbosch and Paarl (Drakenstein) remained in DA control, while in 14 other councils the DA was the leading party.
Declaring an outright victory in Cape Town with an expected 58% of the vote on Thursday, 5 November, DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis focused heavily on the party's breakthrough gains among black voters.
"One of the most exciting
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[Daily Maverick] DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis on Thursday at noon declared Cape Town a win for his party, and the only metro with an outright majority. Key Cape hinterland towns of Stellenbosch and Paarl (Drakenstein) remained in DA control, while in 14 other councils the DA was the leading party.
Declaring an outright victory in Cape Town with an expected 58% of the vote on Thursday, 5 November, DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis focused heavily on the party's breakthrough gains among black voters.
"One of the most exciting
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