Madagascar President Rajoelina says he had to leave for a secure location to protect his life
Africa • Oct 13, 2025, 8:21 PM
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Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina said on Monday that he had to move to a safe place to protect his life, following weeks of youth protests calling for his resignation. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Dr Luke Freeman of University College London says that Rajoelina, despite first coming to power by championing reform, 'hasn't been able to address the root problems' of Madagascar, instead focusing on 'vanity projects'.
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Africa • 6:36 PM
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An elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday it had taken power of the Indian Ocean nation after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of anti-government protests led by young people. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Ma
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Madagascar military announces it has taken power amid mass protests
Africa • 2:53 PM
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An elite Madagascar military unit said it has taken power in the country after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina on October 14, 2025. Earlier in the day, the president had announced the dissolution of the lower house in a f
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Fast-changing political situation in Madagascar as military says it has taken power
Africa • 2:53 PM
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Madagascar's military says it has taken power amidst mass protests and the President's flight. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle analyses the fast-changing situation.
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Gold rush in western Kenya: Miners risk health and safety in Kakamega county
Africa • 10:35 AM
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Miners in Kenya risk their lives every day to extract gold 30 meters below the Earth's surface. With the recent gold rush in the country, artisanal mining is raising concerns over negative environmental consequences and poor labor conditions. Our colleag
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Gold rush in western Kenya: Miners risk health and safety in Kakamega county
Africa • 10:22 AM
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Miners in Kenya risk their lives every day to extract gold 30 meters below the Earth's surface. With the recent gold rush in the country, artisanal mining is raising concerns over negative environmental consequences and poor labor conditions. Our colleag
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Madagascar army says it has taken control after President Rajoelina impeached
Africa • 10:15 AM
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The head of an elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday that it had seized power, minutes after the National Assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina for “desertion of duty”. Rajoelina fled the country on Monday after weeks of protest, sayi
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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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Madagascar plunges into uncertainty after President flees the country
Africa • 12:58 AM
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Amidst mass protests in Madagascar, President Rajoelina signed a decree dissolving Parliament, before fleeing the country. It is now up to the courts to decide whether this dissolution is legal: if that's the case, MPs could call an extraordinary session
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