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Senegal's powerful opposition party Pastef led by former presidential candidate Ousmane Sonko on Tuesday rejected a revised version of the country's budget, leaving the west African nation's new bailout programme with the International Monetary Fund hanging in the balance.
Labour ministers have published legislation that would end the granting of new oil and gas licences.
Labour ministers have published legislation that would end the granting of new oil and gas licences.
Observers say Algeria, which this week deployed troops to Niger seeks to regain influence in the Sahel. Chad and Niger share a border
The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?
The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?
The big question for the British government is does defeat at home make it more likely that President Trump gets angrier abroad?
Voter turnout rebounded to 15.9 million in the 2026 local government elections, driven by middle-class frustration over service delivery failures as preliminary results point to several hung councils.
The high court has sacked the leadership of the opposition ADC party with only months to go until elections.
The DA appeared poised to maintain its grip on the City of Cape Town, but opposition parties cautioned against premature celebrations as the IEC continued counting votes in the local government elections.
Paraguayan lawmakers voted to impeach President Santiago Peña minutes after his resignation, as the collapse of a digital bank tied to his government froze millions of people's savings.
A Nigerian court on Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress, with just two months to go before the country's elections.
Somalia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the extension of the president's term by one year, which sparked violent clashes with the opposition, was “unlawful".
Atiku Abubakar launched his presidential campaign in Sokoto after days of controversy over access and security, while police arrested a suspect following an attack on Peter Obi’s convoy in Calabar. The post 2027 Politics Watch: From Atiku’s Sokoto rally to Obi’s convoy attack…
MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.
MPs told it's crunch time for a decision on refurbishment amid warnings of a Notre Dame-style fire.
The APM candidate and Oyo governor also proposed a government of national unity and an electoral threshold to encourage political alliances across ethnic, religious and political divides. The post 2027: Makinde unveils presidential manifesto, faults leaders over failures…
"There are objective programmatic deliveries that President Bola Tinubu has made in transforming this country for good in a way that it's never been transformed before," Mr Alausa said. The post 2027: Tinubu’s performance enough for his re-election, says education minister Tunji…
The original version fell in July in a row over spending on additional learning needs education.
A report by the Business, Innovation, Science and Trade Committee said decision-making had been characterised by "inconsistency".
Public Protector Kholeka Gcaleka examines the constitutional mandate of local government, calling on coalition leaders and municipal officials to move past factional politics and deliver real service to communities.
The first minister has told Holyrood fossil fuels will be required "for some years to come".
The prime minister has said sanctions against Russia mean Putin will not attend the summit in November 2027.
Hundreds of thousands of protesters are expected to march through French cities and public workers to strike on Thursday, in a fresh test for President Emmanuel Macron after weeks of unrest that have rattled his government and dominated the agenda five months ahead of a…
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From Mississippi to Texas, voters rejected Trump’s racial politics, immigration crackdown and billionaire-backed Republicans, reshaping the American political landscape ahead of the 2028 presidential election.
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Co-founder of Palestine Action, Huda Ammori, is challenging the government's decision to proscribe the group.
Singapore will introduce amendments to its transboundary haze legislation to empower the government in its investigations into business practices that cause air pollution, Environment Minister Grace Fu said on Wednesday.
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WASHINGTON, Nov 3 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington would stop $4 billion in annual funding to Israel after this year, but will still sell weapons to its close Middle East ally.
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The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.
With Johannesburg’s coalition politics in flux, Ashley Mama pitches Al Jama-ah as a force for investment, local enterprise and accountable city government, with an especially tough stance on migrants.
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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he has made a deal with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the United States to stop sending $4 billion in aid annually to Israel.
PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, November 3: We look at reactions and analyses in Poland, where pro-European Prime Minister Donald Tusk is involved in a standoff with the nationalist president over the composition of the constitutional court. In other news, there's fresh outrage at big…
Angela Rayner previously said plans were "un-British" and ministers shouldn't shift "the goalposts".
Angela Rayner previously said plans were "un-British" and ministers shouldn't shift "the goalposts".
In Miami’s Little Haiti, a man mourning his mother and struggling to find steady work sees opportunity in Donald Trump’s politics. The president’s false claims about Haitian immigrants have not shaken his support. For the man known as Blood, what matters jus before the midterm…
The move comes as the prime minister begins talks about the UK issuing a formal apology for the slave trade in the next year.
Lockhart had called for the DUP to remove First Minister Michelle O'Neill from office.
Lockhart had called for the DUP to remove First Minister Michelle O'Neill from office.
King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.
The former South African environment minister is prepared to back international economic pressure against his own country to shut down the ‘disgusting’ captive lion industry.
The order comes after Trump made a series of big changes to the decor of the Oval Office and tore down the White House East Wing.
Governor Sule questioned the circumstances surrounding the use of tear gas at the rally, particularly around the podium. The post Governor orders probe of violence at APC presidential rally appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The move follows a bank collapse and after the lower house of congress voted in favour of pursuing an impeachment trial against him.
The SGF urged authors to speak frankly about Nigeria’s challenges while using their influence to promote understanding and constructive solutions. The post Criticise government, but don’t incite violence, Akume tells writers appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Tinubu’s political journey illustrates the importance of building these layers over a long period. Wike’s current Rainbow Coalition illustrates the power — and potential limits — of cross-party elite coordination. Obi’s 2023 campaign demonstrated how rapidly a candidate can…
Tundu Lissu faces a treason charge carrying a possible death sentence as the High Court in Dar es Salaam is set to deliver its verdict on November 6
Parliament has demanded an audit of three SANRAL contracts worth R204.5m awarded to Moriel Infrastructure Group after the company was removed from the CIDB register. At least R61.2m has been paid on two projects.
Armed with handheld barcode scanners, stricter station rules and better-trained staff, the IEC reported rapid turnaround times as more than 12 million citizens cast their ballots by late afternoon. But some voters reported long distances and up to two-and-a-half hours’ wait.
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US President Donald Trump was coming to terms on Wednesday with the prospect of two years of political impotence, after the Democrats won control of both houses of Congress in the midterm elections.
The rally, which had Vice President Kashim Shettima in attendance, turned chaotic when some youths dressed in APC regalia began chanting slogans in support of the Social Democratic Party (SDP) governorship candidate, former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Adamu Abubakar. The…
Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Tuesday called on Iran and the United States to engage in dialogue and reach an agreement to resolve their ongoing conflict, warning against further military escalation in the region.
Several candidates under the age of 30 are contesting wards across South African municipalities in the 2026 local government elections, aiming to bring fresh leadership and tackle service delivery issues.
Herzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.
Herzog warns politicians that "not every commitment and promise can be fulfilled" if they want to avoid another election.
Artist and co-chair of the bonfire society Andrea Deans has been creating the effigies for 10 years.
The council explained that the measure is intended to ensure effective coordination of campaign activities and strengthen grassroots mobilisation across the country. The post 2027: APC campaign council restricts ministers, members to rallies in home states appeared first on…
Holly Alex, who was groomed as a teenager, has urged the government to make good on their pledge to deliver an inquiry "at pace".
Holly Alex, who was groomed as a teenager, has urged the government to make good on their pledge to deliver an inquiry "at pace".
At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.
The ADC warns Governor Ahmed Aliyu that it will hold him responsible for violence against opposition members as disputes over campaign access continue ahead of Atiku Abubakar’s planned Sokoto campaign launch The post ADC warns Sokoto govt, vows to hold governor responsible for…
At least 69 people were killed and dozens injured in the collision south of the capital, Madrid.
NYSC’s Assistant Director in the Department of Certification, Yusuf Jumare, appeared in the case on Tuesday as the second prosecution witness in Mr Nnaji's certificate forgery trial. The post NYSC disowns ex-minister Nnaji’s discharge certificate appeared first on Premium Times…
Six people have been arrested over alleged election-related offences as security is tightened ahead of South Africa’s 2026 Local Government Elections.
Voting day is tomorrow. Still unsure how voting works, what to bring or what to do with two or three ballot papers? This guide has you covered.
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The president of the International Criminal Court accused the Trump administration of trying to obstruct international justice by imposing penalties on the tribunal and vowed that it would not succeed.
Wolverhampton's Steve Smith said he wants to put some money back into the firm he started.
The two governments restated their shared policy objective on Thursday at the 48th Regular Meeting of the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security, hosted by the Enugu State Government The post FG, Enugu align on agro-industrialisation, market access to boost food…
Stay up to date with what's happening in the 2026 Local Government Elections. Everything you need to know, right here on IOL.
US media reports there are calls to replace Pete Hegseth, who also faces a possible impeachment vote, while Mark Rubio is rumoured to be eyeing a presidential run.
Following this week's midterms where voters resoundingly voiced their opposition to data center expansion, OpenAI today announced new commitments to communities where it is working on data center projects, including that it won't use non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with public…
The Delhi government has announced a four-month winter action plan, but experts say that won't be enough.
Former Cross River PDP chairman Venatius Ikem questions the party’s ability to challenge the APC in 2027, describing its structures as fragmented and its Wike-backed presidential candidate, Sandy Onor, as politically invisible. The post Former Cross River PDP chair doubts…
Fed up with widespread service delivery failures and unstable municipal coalitions, millions of South Africans took to the polls in a pivotal local government election defined by demands for accountability and basic public services.
This November marks the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Colombian Peace Agreement, which our government reached with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the most powerful guerrilla in the Western Hemisphere. It was a defining moment for our nation, demonstrating what…
As South African municipalities grapple with water crises and unstable leadership, coalition governance faces a crucial test: moving beyond survival politics toward transparent, capable administration.
Following local government elections, South Africa faces the critical task of translating the vote into municipal accountability, ethical governance, and sustained civic engagement.
Reflecting on her granddaughter’s mock school election, Professor Thuli Madonsela examines why local government is the vital frontline of democracy, social justice, and ethical community leadership.
A week before the midterm elections, Vice President JD Vance hosted a town hall in Texas with Fox News host Jesse Watters. It was a friendly event with a friendly audience in what should have been a friendly state, and maybe that's why Vance couldn't help himself. When a college…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.
The visits will give President Tinubu opportunities to engage with political stakeholders, party members, and supporters while emphasising unity, political stability, and a shared commitment to national progress. The post Tinubu to embark on two-day official visit to Akwa Ibom,…
