By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on IOL
Illustrative image · David Kwewum · Pexels · Licence PexelsAccording 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).
The ANC favours a flexible approach to forming coalitions in South Africa’s 257 municipalities after its losses in local elections. The party rejects a single formula and regards the Democratic Alliance as a partner of last resort, according to sources cited by Sowetan.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: Sowetan ·
According to the Nigerian daily, protesters blocked the car of Joash Amupitan, chairman of Nigeria’s electoral commission (INEC), in London, while in Lagos thugs stormed a meeting of the National Democratic Party (NDC). The paper sees signs of a tense presidential election, while INEC itself has removed 1,608,660 invalid registrations from its register.
🇳🇬 Nigeria · Source: ThisDay ·
Gambian President Adama Barrow is seeking a third term in the presidential election, among the five candidates officially selected by the electoral commission. The selection follows the announcement of the approved candidates, according to France 24 Afrique.
🇬🇲 Gambia · Source: France 24 ·
Identity documents, banking data and other sensitive information belonging to South Africans are being offered or circulated on underground networks. Thousands of breach notifications have been sent to South Africa’s information regulator, according to an investigation published by IOL.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: IOL ·
Rugby: France beat South Africa 21-19 in ParisFrance beat South Africa 21-19 on Friday 13 November in Paris in the Nations Championship. The Blues held off the Springboks' comeback after scoring their three tries in the first half, while South Africa played 28 minutes of the second half with 14 men, according to TimesLIVE.
Lusaka will not intervene in petitions against term limitsZambian Justice Minister Jack Mwiimbu says the government will not intervene in petitions lodged with the National Assembly to remove the presidential two-term limit, saying any intervention would be unconstitutional. He says the government, focused on its Grow Zambia development agenda, has no role in these moves, according to News Diggers.The week in Africa
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