Power shifts in Madagascar as Ravatomanga’s empire falls silent
Mamy Ravatomanga, once a powerful ally of ousted president Andry Rajoelina, has fled Madagascar amid a youth-led coup that ended his long-standing influence.
Police in Tunisia arrest dozens during protests against chemical plant
Police in Gabes arrested dozens of demonstrators protesting a chemical plant blamed for pollution and health hazards.
Explosion hits Cameroon LNG tanker off Yemen coast amid tensions
A Cameroon-flagged LNG tanker caught fire after an explosion off Yemen’s coast, prompting rescue operations as most crew were saved and two remained unaccounted for.
Guinea-Bissau opposition and PAIGC miss election deadline
Guinea-Bissau’s Supreme Court has barred the main opposition coalition and PAIGC from November elections due to late applications, leaving President Embalo as a registered candidate.
Algerian woman apologises in court after raping and killing schoolgirl
An Algerian woman apologised for murdering and raping a 12-year-old girl in Paris, sparking national outrage and a high-profile trial.
Ivory Coast courts jail 26 for banned protests ahead of elections
Ivory Coast authorities sentenced 26 people to prison for participating in banned protests ahead of the October 25 elections amid rising political tensions.
Researchers uncover Paranthropus boisei hand, foot fossils in Kenya
Fossils of Paranthropus boisei discovered in Kenya show it was fully bipedal and capable of manipulating tools.
Madagascar’s Randrianirina sworn in, hails Gen Z, vows 2-year transition
Madagascar’s new military-backed president Col Michael Randrianirina is sworn in
Senegal uncovers new report on the 1944 French massacre
Senegalese authorities advanced investigations into the 1944 Thiaroye massacre, uncovering evidence of French colonial forces killing African soldiers.
Who’s who: Ivory Coast prepares for October vote
Ivory Coast will hold a presidential election on October 25 with incumbent Ouattara heavily favoured amid investor scrutiny and economic and security challenges.
Egyptian prime minister warns the Nile is not open to adventure
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly warns that the Nile is vital for Egypt and urges cooperation while opposing unilateral actions by Ethiopia over the GERD dam.
Kenya police fire shots, tear gas as four die at Odinga viewing in Nairobi
Four killed as security fires shots and tear gas at Nairobi stadium during Odinga viewing, sending crowds scrambling
From prison to palace: Randrianirina leads Madagascar’s transition
Col. Michael Randrianirina rises from obscurity to lead Madagascar after protests, pledging a welfare-focused transition
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s veteran opposition leader, dies aged 80 in India
Kenyan opposition stalwart Raila Odinga dies aged 80 in India; state funeral and mourning declared
Thousands protest in Tunisia demanding closure of toxic plant
Thousands of Tunisians rallied in Gabes demanding the closure of a state-run chemical plant blamed for pollution, illness, and environmental damage.
Ivory Coast fights junta-led disinformation ahead of election
Ivory Coast faces a coordinated disinformation campaign by military juntas from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger aiming to disrupt its upcoming presidential election.
Namibia secures funds to redeem record $750 million Eurobond
Namibia’s central bank confirmed it has raised funds to redeem a $750 million Eurobond, its largest debt maturity, while managing potential reserve declines.
Kenya mourns as president Ruto announces state funeral for Odinga
Kenya declared seven days of national mourning as President Ruto announced a state funeral for veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga.
Randrianirina says he will be sworn in as Madagascar president
Randrianirina to take oath “soon” as Madagascar’s military cements power; Rajoelina fled to Dubai
Rift Valley fever claims 20 lives as outbreak spreads in Senegal
Senegal’s Health Ministry confirmed 20 deaths and over 150 infections from a Rift Valley fever outbreak concentrated in the northern Saint Louis region.
Ghana group sues govt over US migrant deportation deal
A Ghanaian civil group has sued the government, alleging its migrant return deal with the US is unconstitutional and violates international law.
Ghana rights group challenges government over US deportee deal
A Ghanaian rights group has sued the government over a US deportation deal, alleging it violates the constitution and exposes migrants to persecution.
DR Congo, M23 sign Doha deal to monitor ceasefire
Congo and M23 agree in Doha to a ceasefire monitoring body with AU, US and UN observers
Madagascar’s military seizes power after parliament impeaches Rajoelina
Army commander says military in charge after Rajoelina’s impeachment and flight; institutions suspended
Madagascar’s ‘TGV’ Rajoelina flees as army unit moves to take control
Andry Rajoelina, once “TGV” for his speed, flees amid youth-led protests as the army says it’s taking over
Kenyan NGOs tell IMF: Ruto’s policies deepen poverty, debt risks
Kenyan NGOs to IMF: tax hikes, borrowing and weak oversight fuel poverty; tie aid to governance fixes
Tchiroma claims win in Cameroon vote, presses Biya to accept outcome
Issa Tchiroma says “our victory is clear,” while officials warn only the Constitutional Council can declare a winner