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Madagascar

October 14, 2025

Madagascar’s president dissolves National Assembly

“The people must be heard again. Make way for the youth,” Mr Rajoelina declared.

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina
October 13, 2025

Madagascar’s President Rajoelina flees country as soldiers join protests

More than 20 people have been killed since the demonstrations began on September 25.

Andry Rajoelina and protesters
October 9, 2025

Madagascar’s president begs for one year to fix water, electricity problems

President Andry Rajoelina has requested a one-year extension to address power and water shortages, promising to resign if the problems persist.

Protesters
September 29, 2025

Madagascar president sacks government after deadly protest over water, electricity outage

Police have responded with force, firing teargas and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds.

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina
August 27, 2025

Madagascar edge Sudan in extra time to reach first-ever CHAN final

Madagascar now head to the Moi Sports Centre, Kasarani, in Nairobi for Saturday’s final. They will face Morocco.

Madagascar’s CHAN players
August 27, 2025
Morocco’s CHAN players
May 23, 2024

Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi most affected in southern Africa drought disaster: WFP

Ms McCain said that droughts had destroyed harvests in areas where 70 per cent of the population depended on agriculture for survival.

World Food Programme (credit: UN)
January 20, 2024

67 journalists behind bars across Africa as Israel tops jailers of media practitioners worldwide: CPJ

The spike coincides with the Israel-Gaza conflict, during which more than 80 journalists have lost their lives.

Committee to Protect Journalists (Credit: CPJ)
December 14, 2023

Bedbugs disturbing homes in Cameroon imported from Europe: Health ministry

The government said it dispatched sanitary and health workers to disinfect homes and kill the bugs.

Bedbug(s)
December 6, 2023

China to grant zero customs tariff to six least-developed African countries

China will provide zero-tariff treatment for six least-developed African countries, says the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council.

Gambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Madagascar, Mali and Mauritania leaders