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Fragmented vote puts coalition politics at the heart of upcoming elections

South Africans will vote on 4 November 2026 in local elections expected to produce more hung councils and coalition negotiations. A crowded field, the exclusion of 181 ANC candidates and volatile polling have put municipal stability and service delivery under the spotlight.

Fragmented vote puts coalition politics at the heart of upcoming elections

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How Trump's signature issue fell off voters' radar

Immigration — the issue that helped propel Donald Trump to the presidency and rally his supporters over the past decade — has become an afterthought for voters. Why it matters: It's another ominous sign for Trump and the GOP heading toward November.

October 1: Gov Idris urges Nigerians to uphold unity, democracy

Kebbi State governor, Nasir Idris has urged Nigerians to uphold national unity, democratic values and peaceful coexistence as the country marks its 66th Independence Anniversary. The governor made the call in an Independence Day message issued on Thursday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Yahaya Sarki.

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