By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Moneyweb
Dissatisfied ANC members want to define which parties the movement should ally with ahead of its December 2027 elective conference. The discussions come ahead of Cyril Ramaphosa's announced departure from the party leadership, according to Moneyweb.
Cameroon reaches 9 November 2026, the theoretical deadline to convene the electoral college before the 2027 legislative and municipal elections. The deadline comes as parties prepare for the dual election and an opposition party is suspended, according to Journal du Cameroun.
🇨🇲 Cameroon · Source: Journal du Cameroun ·
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula denies that South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is considering resigning after the party's electoral decline in the 2026 local elections. He says the ANC is preparing a report on its campaign and results to guide its response, according to IOL.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: IOL ·
Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala, described as an alleged member of a cartel involved in infiltrating the criminal justice system, is due to testify on 9 and 10 November before the Madlanga commission. Several senior officials are then due to be heard under subpoena, while the final report is to be submitted to Cyril Ramaphosa by 25 January 2027 at the latest, according to TimesLIVE.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: TimesLIVE ·
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on elected parties to quickly form municipal councils after South Africa’s local elections. He said citizens’ interests must take priority over power negotiations, as 10,526 seats were contested, according to the Electoral Commission of South Africa.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: SABC News ·
eThekwini: MK Party has 14 days to form coalitionThe MK Party, which came first in eThekwini without a majority, has 14 days to negotiate a governing agreement with other parties. The new municipal council will then elect its leaders, according to IOL.
Malawi prepares national strategy against organised crimeThe Malawian government is preparing a new national strategy to tackle organised criminal networks operating across borders. Interior Security Minister Peter Mukhito says the country will strengthen its response to traffickers, cybercriminals and other organised crime groups, according to Nyasa Times.The week in Africa
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