Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has left the country, French radio reports
Africa • Oct 13, 2025, 4:08 PM
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Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina left the country on Sunday evening after factions of the army rallied behind the protesters who have been staging weeks of demonstrations, FRANCE 24 sister station Radio France Internationale (RFI) reported on Monday.
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Cape Verde makes historic qualifier for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Africa • 10:04 AM
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Cape Verde makes history as it qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tiny island-nation becomes the second smallest ever to make it to the prestigious competition.
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Deadly protests force Madagascar’s president to flee
Africa • 10:01 AM
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Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina refused to resign but reportedly fled the country after army defections and protests demanding his ouster. His departure sparked celebrations in Antananarivo, with protesters comparing it to a second independence. T
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Landmark Lagos exhibition celebrates 'King of Afrobeat' Fela Kuti
Africa • 9:59 AM
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The "King of Afrobeat", "Black President", activist and legendary musician Fela Kuti has returned to his hometown and Nigeria's cultural capital Lagos through a landmark exhibition that celebrates his life and legacy and opened on October 13.
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Madagascar’s embattled leader defies resignation calls in Facebook video from ‘safe place’
Africa • 1:30 AM
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Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina said Monday he was in a “safe place” after an assassination attempt, dismissing calls to quit amid worsening unrest that has driven him into hiding. The twice-delayed speech was his first since a mutinous army unit
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