By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie says he prefers opposition to a coalition deal driven by posts, while backing ActionSA’s candidate in Laingsburg. The backing has drawn criticism from the People’s Movement for Change, Pik & Graaf and the Karoo Democratic Force, according to IOL.
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South Africa’s municipal elections, from the campaign in Johannesburg to candidates from 83 parties.
11 NovANC says its Gauteng candidates meet quality standards
11 NovMbeki and ANC Youth League clash in statements
10 NovMbeki says Ramaphosa should resign after ANC setbackGambian President Adama Barrow will seek a third term in the 5 December presidential election. The Independent Electoral Commission announced on Thursday the five candidates officially approved, including opposition leader Ousainou Darboe and youth candidate Talib Ahmed Bensouda, according to France 24.
🇬🇲 Gambia · Source: France 24 ·
The growth of halal-certified food in South Africa is fuelling a debate over religious freedom and consumer choice. The controversy was reignited by a video by Sokhana Saliwa, who criticised the growing availability of halal products in restaurants and shops, according to IOL.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: IOL ·
Madagascar and the United States are reportedly about to sign an ACSA-type military logistics agreement, according to unofficial information reported by L’Express de Madagascar. Head of State Colonel Michaël Randrianirina met General John Brennan at Iavoloha on 3 November.
🇲🇬 Madagascar · Source: L'Express de Madagascar ·
Syria’s Women’s Protection Units (YPJ), the country’s Kurdish female force, says the Syrian Interior Ministry has agreed to integrate 800 of its fighters into two special battalions. The Syrian government has not yet confirmed the agreement, according to Voice of America.
🇸🇾 Syria · Source: Voice of America ·
Social media amplifies fraud accusations in South AfricaAccording to a new analysis, social media continues to amplify accusations that South Africa’s 2026 municipal elections were rigged. Some internet users read unexpected voting patterns as proof of fraud, although no conclusive evidence backs this up, despite a declaration by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC).
Zambian government denies backing term-limit petitionsThe Zambian government denies that President Hakainde Hichilema or his ruling party, the United Party for National Development (UPND), is behind three petitions seeking to remove the presidential term limit. According to Justice Minister Jack Mwiimbu, these petitions, filed with the National Assembly, come under citizens' rights, and the executive cannot interfere with Parliament, according to Zambian Observer.The week in Africa
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