Landmark Lagos exhibition celebrates 'King of Afrobeat' Fela Kuti
Africa • Oct 14, 2025, 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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Who is Michael Randrianirina, set to become Madagascar's new president?
Africa • 10:32 AM
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He is set to become Madagascar's new president after mass protests led to the toppling of Andry Rajoelina. But who is the colonel Michael Randrianirina, who has become the face of the country's latest power grab? He has vowed to 'quickly' appoint a new c
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Week of national morning in Kenya following Raila Odinga's passing
Africa • 9:09 AM
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Former Kenyan premier Raila Odinga passed on October 15, 2025, aged 80. As the country grieves its loss,FRANCE 24's former Nairobi correspondent Olivia Bizot tells us more on Raila Odinga's lasting political impact in the country, and what his passing co
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Tunisians rally for closure of chemical factory blamed for spike in poisonings
Africa • 8:38 AM
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Several thousand people in the city of Gabes in southern Tunisia called for for the closure of an ageing phosphate processing plant run by the Tunisian Chemical Group, which local residents say is responsible for a host of poisonings and other health iss
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Gen Z revolution or coup against democracy? Madagascar's political upheaval harkens back to 2009
Africa • 7:08 AM
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Madagascar has entered a volatile new chapter of political upheaval and uncertainty. After weeks of Gen Z–led protests over poverty, corruption, lack of access to education, and chronic power and water shortages, the elite CAPSAT military unit defected,
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Senegal awaits report on French colonial-era massacre of Thiaroye
Africa • 6:44 AM
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A long-awaited report on the World War II-era Thiaroye massacre will be submitted to the Senegalese presidency on Thursday, aiming to shed light on the colonial killing of dozens of African troops protesting over pay delays. French officials at the time
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