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Helen Zille at a Democratic Alliance rally.

Helen Zille refuses to drop Johannesburg mayoral bid as coalition talks open

7 min ago

President Salva Kiir at the Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, 30 October 2026.

South Sudan: UN cautions that the transition must endure beyond polling day

5 hours ago

Ousainou Darboe, leader of the United Democratic Party.

The Gambia: Ousainou Darboe files his candidacy for the 5 December presidential election

6 hours ago

President Paul Biya casting his vote in Yaoundé in a previous election.

Cameroon to hold twice-delayed legislative and local elections on 7 February

10 November 2026

A Democratic Alliance billboard for Helen Zille in Alexandra township, 31 October 2026.

ANC records worst result in its history as coalition talks begin in 120 councils

8 November 2026

Atiku Abubakar at a campaign rally in Lagos.

Nigerian court nullifies Atiku Abubakar's presidential candidacy

5 November 2026

Voters queue at a polling station in Alexandra township, Johannesburg, 4 November 2026.

South Africans vote in local elections dominated by water and power failures

4 November 2026

The harbour at Praia, Cape Verde.

Cape Verde: President Neves opens campaign for second term with call for higher wages

1 November 2026