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1. South Africa: Tshwane Informal Settlements More Than Double - South African News Briefs - October 20, 2026

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2. Africa: Macky Sall Officially Withdraws His Candidacy for UN Secretary-General Position

   [allAfrica] Former Senegalese President Macky Sall announced on Saturday, October 17, 2026, his withdrawal of his candidacy for the post of Secretary-General of the United Nations.

3. South Africa: Mbeki Denies Secret Deals With Apartheid-Era Generals

   [Daily Maverick] At the Khampepe Commission, Thabo Mbeki rejects claims of political interference, explaining the ANC's amnesty bid and distinguishing presidential pardons from prosecution decisions.

4. South Africa: Hundreds of Children Fall Ill After Tshwane Fails to Chlorinate Water

   [GroundUp] Public was not warned that water was unsafe for drinking

5. Rwanda: Rwanda, Nigeria Army Chiefs Discuss Training, Skills Exchanges

   [New Times] Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Waidi Shaibu, arrived in Rwanda on Sunday, October 18, for a five-day official visit aimed at strengthening defence cooperation between the two countries.