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President Andry Rajoelina ratcheted up tensions in Madagascar Tuesday by dissolving the National Assembly to block a vote to force him out of office as thousands gathered for new protests calling for his resignation.Civil servants and trade unionists joined the large crowd in the capital in a fresh demonstration against Rajoelina after he made clear …

Madagascar president hangs on to power as thousands protestTue, 14 Oct 2025 11:19:08 GMT Read More »

Cameroon’s opposition challenger Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed election victory on Tuesday against incumbent President Paul Biya, who has been in power for 43 years, although official results for the weekend vote are not expected for two weeks. “Our victory is clear. It must be respected,” Tchiroma declared in a post on Facebook.He urged the government to …

Cameroon’s opposition candidate Tchiroma declares victory in presidential voteTue, 14 Oct 2025 07:29:20 GMT Read More »

In the heat of a warehouse-like building in Conakry, five young men twirl, contort and juggle to the rhythm of percussions, defying the laws of gravity and distorting the anatomy of their bodies.For several hours each day, they practise at one of west Africa’s most renowned circus schools, the Fodeba Keita Acrobatic Arts Centre, which …

Guinea circus school offers a springboard for disadvantaged youthTue, 14 Oct 2025 07:11:45 GMT Read More »

A carnival-like atmosphere erupted in the streets of Cape Verde’s capital Praia on Monday after the tiny archipelago nation qualified for the World Cup for the first time.Honking horns and street fireworks greeted euphoric fans pouring out of the Cape Verde National Stadium following the 3-0 victory over Eswatini, which secured the Blue Sharks a …

Cape Verde erupts in celebration after first World Cup qualificationTue, 14 Oct 2025 00:35:12 GMT Read More »

Deforestation “has not meaningfully declined” despite a global pledge to halt forest destruction, but next month’s UN climate summit in the Amazon could mark a turning point, experts said Tuesday.Last year an area of the world’s forests larger than Scotland was cleared primarily to make way for agriculture, according to an annual deforestation assessment by …

Global goal to end deforestation nowhere near being met: expertsTue, 14 Oct 2025 00:26:25 GMT Read More »

Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina said Monday he was sheltering in a “safe place” following an attempt on his life, ignoring calls to resign after spiralling unrest that has forced him into hiding.The twice-delayed speech marked his first public address since a mutinous army unit backed anti-government protests, and followed reports that the 51-year-old leader …

Madagascar’s cornered president ignores calls to resignMon, 13 Oct 2025 21:53:21 GMT Read More »

Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football’s global showpiece for the very first time.The team from an archipelago off the coast of Senegal with about 550,000 inhabitants becomes the second-least populous nation to reach the World Cup, after Iceland, with just …

Historic World Cup qualification for Cape Verde islandersMon, 13 Oct 2025 19:49:37 GMT Read More »

Cape Verde beat Eswatini 3-0 on Monday to secure a spot at the 2026 World Cup, booking their place in football’s global showpiece for the very first time.The team from an archipelago off the coast of Senegal has about 550,000 inhabitants, making Cape Verde the country with the smallest population to represent Africa in the …

Historic World Cup qualification for Cape Verde islandersMon, 13 Oct 2025 18:30:03 GMT Read More »

Madagascar’s besieged President Andry Rajoelina on Monday twice pushed back his long-awaited national address, deepening uncertainty over his whereabouts after days of protests calling for his resignation. Rajoelina has faced the most serious test to his presidency since taking office, with weeks of deadly street protests and a mutinous army unit openly defying his authority.The 51-year-old leader …

Embattled Madagascar president delays national address, againMon, 13 Oct 2025 18:01:10 GMT Read More »

Soldiers and security forces joined hundreds celebrating in Madagascar’s capital Monday, with the whereabouts of President Andry Rajoelina unknown hours before he was due to address the nation following weeks of protests and growing calls for his resignation. Rajoelina has not appeared in public since last Wednesday, fuelling speculation among demonstrators that he may have fled …

Celebrations in Madagascar streets ahead of embattled president’s addressMon, 13 Oct 2025 17:02:10 GMT Read More »