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Super El Niรฑo โ€“ how it could affect South Africaโ€™s maize prices

Published on October 7, 2026

Source: The Conversation โ€“ Articles (AFRICA)By Anmar Pretorius, Professor of Economics, North-West University👁 35 views

In southern Africa, the El Niรฑo โ€“ caused by warmer sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean which affect air pressure and wind directions โ€“ usually brings below-average summer rainfall and increases the risk of drought. This means poor harvests of maize, a staple crop for many countries on the continent. The current โ€œsuperโ€ El Niรฑo is expected to reachโ€ฆ

In southern Africa, the El Niรฑo โ€“ caused by warmer sea surface temperatures in the Pacific Ocean which affect air pressure and wind directions โ€“ usually brings below-average summer rainfall and increases the risk of drought. This means poor harvests of maize, a staple crop for many countries on the continent.

The current โ€œsuperโ€ El Niรฑo is expected to reach very strong intensity, peaking towards the end of 2026 and lasting through at least February 2027.

Read more: Nigeria faces the worldโ€™s highest projected death toll from super El Niรฑo heat: what could save lives

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Mary Emase: Teso South MP leads 2027 race with 71.8% support, Bobea race

Published on October 7, 2026

Source: Tuko.co.keBy News Desk👁 20 views

Bobea Research race shows Mary Emase with 71.8% support in Teso South constituency, ahead of rival Peter Imwatok Jateso at 17%, with 11.2% undecided.

Bobea Research race shows Mary Emase with 71.8% support in Teso South constituency, ahead of rival Peter Imwatok Jateso at 17%, with 11.2% undecided.

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Senators against petition to limit nomination of MCAs to one term

Published on October 7, 2026

Source: The Standard PoliticsBy Standard Digital👁 29 views

Senators have expressed mixed reactions over a petition seeking to limit the tenure of Nominated Members of County Assembly to one term.

Senators have expressed mixed reactions over a petition seeking to limit the tenure of Nominated Members of County Assembly to one term.

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How new Bill could give IEBC greater control of election technology

Published on October 7, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Kenneth Mwenda👁 19 views

A proposed law could give the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) greater control over the technology used to conduct Kenyaโ€™s elections, including ownership of intellectual property, access to election systems and the location of servers. The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which has advanced in the National Assembly, proposes changes to Section 44 of the […]

A proposed law could give the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) greater control over the technology used to conduct Kenyaโ€™s elections, including ownership of intellectual property, access to election systems and the location of servers. The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which has advanced in the National Assembly, proposes changes to Section 44 of the […]

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Vance says Iran must cut enrichment to end war

Published on October 7, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 23 views

US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran โ€‹must make a โ€œmeaningfulโ€ reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countriesโ€™ seven-month war, even as Washington was unsure how โ€ŒTehran makes decisions in negotiations. Vance, a longtime skeptic of US involvement in foreign wars, has taken a leading roleโ€ฆ

US Vice President JD Vance said in an exclusive interview with Reuters that Iran โ€‹must make a โ€œmeaningfulโ€ reduction in its nuclear enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countriesโ€™ seven-month war, even as Washington was unsure how โ€ŒTehran makes decisions in negotiations.

Vance, a longtime skeptic of US involvement in foreign wars, has taken a leading role in negotiating a settlement to the conflict and brokered a provisional peace agreement in June that quickly fell apart. The war has jolted global energy markets and become a political liability for President Donald Trump and fellow Republicans ahead of November midterm elections.

Speaking on Monday after a campaign trip in Alaska, Vance said โ€‹any agreement would require Iran to reduce its nuclear enrichment capacity, rather than offer assurances of future nuclear drawdowns.

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White House denies Trump suggested Iran should 'take out' US cities

Published on October 7, 2026

Source: Citizen DigitalBy News Desk👁 26 views

The White House pushed back Tuesday after Democrats accused President Donald Trump of suggesting Iran should "take out" the major US cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. Viral footage showed comments by Trump at a midterm elections rally in Nebraska on Monday, where he said high oil prices from the Iran war were justified by the need to stopโ€ฆ

The White House pushed back Tuesday after Democrats accused President Donald Trump of suggesting Iran should "take out" the major US cities of Los Angeles and San Diego.

Viral footage showed comments by Trump at a midterm elections rally in Nebraska on Monday, where he said high oil prices from the Iran war were justified by the need to stop Tehran getting nuclear weapons.

"It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe," Trump said.

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A look into Kenyaโ€™s 15 billion tree goal ahead of Mazingira Day 2026

Published on October 6, 2026

Source: People DailyBy Francis Muli👁 53 views

Kenyaโ€™s National Mazingira Day 2026 will serve as a major milestone in the countryโ€™s long-term campaign to grow 15 billion trees by 2032, with 17.24 million trees targeted during this yearโ€™s Mazingira Week. The annual environmental campaign runs from Monday, October 5 to Saturday, October 10, 2026, when National Mazingira Day will be marked in […]

Kenyaโ€™s National Mazingira Day 2026 will serve as a major milestone in the countryโ€™s long-term campaign to grow 15 billion trees by 2032, with 17.24 million trees targeted during this yearโ€™s Mazingira Week. The annual environmental campaign runs from Monday, October 5 to Saturday, October 10, 2026, when National Mazingira Day will be marked in […]

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