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1. South Africa: Blood On the Ballot As Four Political Activists Gunned Down

   [Scrolla] · Two men linked to a political party were found shot dead in Bekkersdal, Gauteng, after residents reported hearing gunfire.

2. Somalia: Heavy Rains Flood Parts of Mogadishu, Disrupt Transport

   [Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Heavy rains that lasted for several hours have flooded parts of Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, disrupting transport and slowing down movement across the city, residents and officials said Saturday.

3. Nigeria: In Landslide, Oyebanji Wins Second Term As INEC Declares Ekiti Election Results

   [This Day] The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has declared the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State winner of yesterday's governorship election in the state.

4. Nigeria: 842 Killed, 279 Kidnapped Across Nigeria in May - - Report

   [Leadership] No fewer than 842 people were killed and 279 others abducted in 156 violent incidents recorded across Nigeria in May 2026, according to fresh data from Nextier's Nigeria Violent Conflicts Database.

5. Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Ambassador to Eswatini and Mozambique Victor Matemadanda Dies

   [New Zimbabwe] FORMER Zanu PF political commissar and Zimbabwe's ambassador to Mozambique and Eswatini, Victor Matemadanda, has died.