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President sets 4 November 2026 as date for Local Government Elections
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African Mining Week (AMW) to Host United States (U.S.) - Africa Roundtable as Washington’s Presence in African Mining Expands
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Ethiopia’s political rifts to persist after elections
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AFCON 2025: Three Senegalese football fans released from jail in Morocco
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Benni Vocalises Concern With International Break
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IEC prepares for South Africa's most competitive local elections
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Electoral Commission unveils new logo ahead of municipal elections
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IEC unveils Local Government Elections logo
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