South Africa

- At least 43 people have been killed in suspected political assassinations ahead of local government elections in South Africa. - South African petrol prices are set to increase significantly, reaching above R30 per litre due to global oil market tensions and US-Iran conflict. - Farmers welcome the decision to allow private companies to manufacture foot-and-mouth disease vaccine at scale, addressing supply issues. - Xenophobia against foreign nationals is growing in South Africa, with violent protests targeting immigrants and businesses owned by foreigners. - South African factory output fell 4.3% in August, marking its sixth consecutive month of decline.