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South Africa Votes in High-Stakes Local Elections

South Africa has begun its 2026 local government elections, with more than 29 million registered voters eligible to cast ballots across nearly 23,700 polling stations…reports Africa Daily News Desk South Africa’s local government elections began on Wednesday, with more than 29 million registered voters expected to cast their ballots at nearly 23,700 polling stations across the country. Voting officially opened at 7 am local time (0500 GMT) and is scheduled to continue until 9 pm (1900 GMT). The final results will be announced after the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) completes the counting and verification process. The 2026 elections mark the

Rwanda’s Military Pledge Faces Regional Security Test

The Eastern Africa Standby Force has begun a six-day verification exercise in Rwanda to assess the country’s pledged military, police and civilian capabilities….reports Africa Daily News Desk The Eastern Africa Standby Force (EASF) has launched a six-day assessment of Rwanda’s military, police and civilian capabilities to determine their readiness for regional peace support operations. The exercise, led by EASF Director Brig Gen Ronald Rwivanga, will verify the capabilities pledged by Rwanda to the regional standby force, focusing on operational readiness, equipment and

South Africa Maps Trade Diversification After US AGOA Decision

South Africa has criticised Washington’s decision to withdraw its African Growth and

Ghana Courts Russia for Nuclear Power

Ghana and Russia have agreed to explore a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant

Liberia Set for Historic UN Roles

Liberia was elected to the 15-member Security Council in 2025 for the

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Ghana Courts Russia for Nuclear Power

Ghana and Russia have agreed to explore a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant as part of a wider push to deepen cooperation in energy, defence,

Ghana Courts Russia for Nuclear Power

Ghana and Russia have agreed to explore a 2,000-megawatt nuclear power plant as part of a wider push to deepen

Liberia Set for Historic UN Roles

Liberia was elected to the 15-member Security Council in 2025 for the 2026–2027 term….reports Africa Daily News Desk Liberia will

DR Congo and Côte d’Ivoire Exit FATF Grey List

DR Congo and Côte d’Ivoire join Bulgaria and Monaco in clearing enhanced financial monitoring after completing reforms to tackle money

India Warns G20 of Global Costs of War

India has urged the G20 to pursue diplomatic solutions to major conflicts, warning of their impact on food, energy and

Africa Makes Its Move in Moscow

African leaders have used the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow to advance cooperation in trade, agriculture, technology, education and security,

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Philip Morris Warns of Rising Costs From Global Conflicts

The tobacco giant beat third-quarter profit forecasts but warned that Middle East-related inflation and disruptions in Ukraine are increasing costs and could weigh on operating income, reports Asianlite News Desk. Philip Morris

Cyber Chiefs Urge Urgent PHP Security Update

Cybersecurity agencies in the UK, EU and Australia have warned organisations to install critical PHP security fixes immediately or consider taking vulnerable websites offline amid reports of emerging attacks, reports Asianlite News Desk. Cybersecurity authorities have urged organisations worldwide to

UK firms land £330m Africa deals

British exporters are set to benefit from more than £330 million in

US Bans DeepSeek from Government Systems

Washington has barred Chinese AI technology from civilian government agencies, citing wider

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Ramaphosa Warns Against Words That Divide South Africa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to protect the constitutional values of equality, non-racialism and human dignity alongside the country’s diverse cultural heritage.

Egypt Unearths 4,000-Year-Old Tomb

Joint Egyptian-Spanish mission discovers Fifth Dynasty tomb containing decorated chapels of two ancient officials….reports Africa Daily News Desk Egypt has announced the discovery of

Nigeria: Kano Hosts Mass Wedding for 1,500 Couples

Nigeria’s Kano State hosted a mass wedding for 1,500 couples under the Auren Gata programme, with the initiative providing marriage support, medical screening, counselling

Archbishop of Canterbury Reaffirms £100m Slavery Fund Commitment

Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally has visited Cape Coast Castle in Ghana, where thousands of enslaved Africans were imprisoned before being transported across the

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Africa Welcomes the Olympics

Dakar makes history as the first African city to host an Olympic event, welcoming young athletes from around the world….reports Africa Daily News Desk

DR Congo to Honour Fallen Cycling Hero

Congolese cyclist Miguel Masaisai, who rode across the continent to promote peace, died on 18 September 2026 and will be honoured posthumously by DR

Proteas Welcome Jonsson Workwear Test Deal

Jonsson Workwear will become the first brand on the front of the Proteas Men’s Test shirt in five years….reports Africa Daily News Desk Cricket

Seven Nations Vie To Host 2036 Olympics

Germany, Hungary, India, Qatar, South Africa, Türkiye and the Republic of Korea are in the race as the IOC outlines the road to the

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Kenya Issues Critical Warning Over PHP Vulnerabilities

Kenya has issued a critical cybersecurity alert over two PHP vulnerabilities, each rated 9.2, that could allow attackers to remotely execute code on affected government websites and systems….reports Africa Daily News Desk Kenya’s Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital