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Backers and foes of Madagascar’s cornered government were set to stage rival rallies in the capital Antananarivo Saturday after deadly youth-led protests the president has termed a coup bid.Inspired by similar movements in Bangladesh, Nepal and Indonesia, the protests led by an online movement known as Gen Z Mada, have tapped into widespread frustration over …

Rival rallies due in Madagascar after deadly Gen Z protestsSat, 04 Oct 2025 10:30:17 GMT Read More »

Chad’s parliament on Friday overwhelmingly passed a constitutional amendment scrapping presidential term limits, in a move condemned by opponents of President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno.Deby was first made transitional president by army generals in 2021 after rebels killed his father, Idriss Deby Itno, in a gun battle, ending his 30 years in power in the …

Chad parliament adopts unlimited, seven-year presidential termsFri, 03 Oct 2025 19:38:21 GMT Read More »

Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina condemned on Friday what he said was an attempt to topple his government, as fresh protests flared against the political elite and years of misrule.The poverty-stricken Indian Ocean island has been rocked by near-daily demonstrations called on social media by a movement known as “Gen Z”, to which security forces have …

Madagascar’s president denounces ‘coup’ attempt as protests flareFri, 03 Oct 2025 19:00:40 GMT Read More »

South Africa captain Siya Kolisi expects Argentina to show plenty of “fight” at Twickenham on Saturday despite last week’s 67-30 mauling as the Springboks chase a second straight Rugby Championship crown.Kolisi’s back-to-back world champions top the table by a single point heading into the sixth and final round of the southern hemisphere championship.A bonus-point victory …

South Africa’s Kolisi wary of Argentina ‘fight’ in Rugby Championship finaleFri, 03 Oct 2025 13:40:29 GMT Read More »

Thousands of people in northeastern Nigeria have crossed into Cameroon following a raid by Boko Haram jihadists that left their town in ruins, local sources told AFP on Friday. While Nigeria’s conflict with Boko Haram and breakaway rival Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has ebbed since its peak a decade ago, this year has seen …

Thousands of Nigerians flee to Cameroon after jihadist raidFri, 03 Oct 2025 13:40:11 GMT Read More »

Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina condemned on Friday what he said was an attempt to topple his government as fresh protests flared against the political elite and years of misrule. The poor Indian Ocean island has been rocked by days of fatal clashes between demonstrators and security forces, who have responded with arrests, tear gas and bullets. Called to …

Madagascar’s president denounces ‘coup’ attempt in day of fresh protestsFri, 03 Oct 2025 13:00:20 GMT Read More »

Riot police locked down the centre of Madagascar’s capital on Friday ahead of planned fresh protests against President Andry Rajoelina, the political elite and years of misrule.The near-daily rallies, which began on September 25 in Antananarivo, have since spread to other parts of the Indian Ocean island, posing the most significant challenge yet to Rajoelina’s …

Madagascar capital under tight security for new anti-government protestFri, 03 Oct 2025 09:59:10 GMT Read More »

Drug trafficking through west Africa is deepening addiction and straining public resources in some of the world’s poorest countries, used to transit contraband towards Europe.The United Nations sounded the alarm last year that smuggling through the Sahel — a semi-arid region below the Sahara where poverty and armed groups are rife — was on the …

West Africa, hot spot for drug trafficking, turns to consumptionFri, 03 Oct 2025 06:13:22 GMT Read More »

South Africa are firm favourites to wrap up a second straight Rugby Championship title for the first time when they face Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday in a competition with an uncertain future.This year’s tournament has been one of the most exciting and unpredictable since Argentina joined South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in the …

South Africa eye back-to-back Rugby Championship crownsFri, 03 Oct 2025 01:43:09 GMT Read More »

Thousands of protesters marched again in several cities across Madagascar on Thursday while the movement in the capital Antananarivo took a “strategic” break after a week of demonstrations.The Indian Ocean island was awaiting the nomination of a new prime minister after President Andry Rajoelina dismissed his entire government on Monday in a bid to placate …

Fresh anti-government protests hit MadagascarThu, 02 Oct 2025 19:35:45 GMT Read More »