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Politics● Low1h ago · Nov 4, 2026, 9:26 PM

South Africans vote in key municipal elections

GlobeAlert Desk · curated from France 24 [en] · Sub-Saharan Africa

In tonight's edition, a crucial test for South Africa's ruling ANC as millions vote to elect municipal governments. Also, Ethiopia has expelled six Sudanese diplomats amid accusations it's allowing the paramilitary RSF to launch drone strikes from its territory. And a deepening humanitarian crisis in Ethiopia, where renewed fighting has displaced thousands.

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