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Mtolo vows ANC will retain Harry Gwala municipalities in upcoming elections

Independent Online

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July 12, 2026

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Mtolo vows ANC will retain Harry Gwala municipalities in upcoming elections
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Guineematin.com

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· Jul 2, 2026

Ratoma : « Je serai un bon maire, un maire exemplaire », promet Kabinet Diawara

Les communes guinéennes ont désormais leurs nouveaux maires. Après leur installation officielle ce jeudi 2 juillet 2026, les conseillers communaux élus lors des élections du 31 mai ont aussitôt procédé à l’élection des exécutifs communaux. À Ratoma, c’est Kabinet Diawara, élu sous la bannière du PPC, qui a été choisi pour diriger la commune pour les cinq ans à [] The post Ratoma : « Je serai un bon maire, un maire exemplaire », promet Kabinet Diawara first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Guinee news

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· Jul 3, 2026

Pita : la GMD impose le tempo à la tête des communes rurales

À l’instar des autres localités de Guinée, les conseillers des 11 communes rurales de la préfecture de Pita ont procédé, ce 2 juillet, à l’élection de leurs bureaux exécutifs respectifs. À l’issue des différents scrutins, les résultats se présentent comme suit : Bantignel : Alpha Amadou Sidy Diallo (GMD) élu maire Bourouwal Tappé : Alhassane []

The Namibian

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· Jul 7, 2026

‘He’s here, but he’s not here’

councillors operating away from communities slammed Constituency residents have expressed mixed feelings about the effectiveness of regional councillors recently appointed to deputy ministerial positions by president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. While some praise their councillors, others remain concerned about whether local leaders can balance their ministerial and regional council roles. The appointments include Ndonga Linena constituency [] The post ‘He’s here, but he’s not here’ appeared first on The Namibian.

Watchdog Uganda

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· Jul 1, 2026

ALHAJI FARUK KIRUNDA: Why LC 1 and 11 elections matter 

Ugandans countrywide are set to vote Local Council 1 (village/cell) and 11 (parish/ward) chairpersons countrywide on July 28 and August 10, respectively. The Independent Electoral Commission is currently conducting programs in preparation for these very vital elections which will be by queuing (lining up)- behind candidates or their symbols or agents. It’s very concerning, however, [] The post ALHAJI FARUK KIRUNDA: Why LC 1 and 11 elections matter appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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Related coverage for "Mtolo vows ANC will retain Harry Gwala municipalities in upcoming elections": Guineematin.com — Ratoma : « Je serai un bon maire, un maire exemplaire », promet Kabinet Diawara. Guinee news — Pita : la GMD impose le tempo à la tête des communes rurales. The Namibian — ‘He’s here, but he’s not here’. Watchdog Uganda — ALHAJI FARUK KIRUNDA: Why LC 1 and 11 elections matterÂ