- The Commission of Elections sets the dates of filing of certificates of candidacies on October 1st to 8th.
- At the vote of 57-43, less than two-thirds of the majority needed, the US Senate failed to impeach former president Donald Trump, who was charged for his alleged involvement in the Capitol attack last month. He was therefore acquitted again by the Senate.
- In the aftermath of the vote, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer warned Republicans that they will regret their actions over acquitting Trump while senior Republican Senator Mitch McConnell strongly condemned the former president.
- Great Britain to host the virtual G7 summit next Friday, urging nations to work together for global rollout of COVID-19 vaccines.
- Health authorities in Guinea have confirmed the resurgence of the Ebola virus.
- South Africa will reopen 20 of their borders which are closed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
TTFN.
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