Arabic version: جنوب أفريقيا تجري تصويتاً بلدياً مهماً

According to France 24, millions of South Africans are voting to elect municipal governments in a ballot described as a crucial test for the ruling African National Congress (ANC).

The municipal elections are the focus of tonight’s edition, with the vote assessing support for the ANC at the local-government level.

Elsewhere, Ethiopia has expelled six Sudanese diplomats following accusations that it is allowing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to launch drone strikes from Ethiopian territory.

Ethiopia is also facing a deepening humanitarian crisis, where renewed fighting has displaced thousands of people.