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Madagascar Palace Stormed Amid Coup Crisis

Political crisis deepens in Madagascar as protesters storm presidential palace amid coup allegations and mounting tensions against President Rajoelina's government.

Madagascar army seizes sites amid coup fears

Madagascar faces political crisis as military forces take control of key areas amid violent protests against President Rajoelina's government. International concern grows over potential coup.

Cameroon's Biya set to extend 42-year rule in election

President Paul Biya, Africa's second-longest serving leader, appears set to extend his 42-year rule in Cameroon's presidential election despite facing unprecedented opposition unity and voter discontent.

Elite Madagascar soldiers join protests against president

In an unprecedented escalation of political turmoil, soldiers from Madagascar's elite CAPSAT unit have joined thousands of protesters calling for President Andry Rajoelina to step down, raising fears of a complete breakdown in state authority.

Nigerian Modernism: Tate's Groundbreaking Show

Discover how Tate Modern's landmark exhibition redefines art history, showcasing the vibrant genius of Nigeria's modernist pioneers in London's most ambitious African art showcase.

AFCON 2025 in jeopardy as Morocco protests escalate

Exclusive: The future of Africa's premier football tournament hangs in the balance as widespread protests and political instability in Morocco spark cancellation fears. CAF president Patrice Motsepe breaks his silence on the mounting crisis.

Kabila accused of secret Rwandan citizenship

A bombshell Democratic Republic of Congo Senate investigation alleges ex-President Joseph Kabila holds Rwandan citizenship, potentially explaining his controversial relationship with Kigali during his 18-year rule.

African Travel Dream Stalled by Visa Chaos & High Flights

The vision of seamless travel across Africa is under severe threat. Soaring airfares, complex visa requirements, and crumbling infrastructure are crippling the African Union's flagship free movement agenda, stunting economic growth and integration.

Pregnant 'Handmaid' Found in Scottish Woods

A pregnant woman, believed to be a 'handmaid' from a reclusive African tribe, has been discovered living in a makeshift shelter in the Scottish wilderness. The extraordinary find has sparked a major police investigation.

UN Warns of Imminent Famine in South Sudan

The United Nations issues a dire famine warning for South Sudan, with millions facing severe hunger due to a catastrophic combination of war, floods, and aid shortages.

Joseph Kony Faces ICC for LRA War Crimes

Notorious Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony has made a historic first appearance at the International Criminal Court in The Hague, facing a litany of charges for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by his Lord's Resistance Army.

African Tribe's Legal Battle Over Scottish Woodland

A dramatic legal saga unfolds in the Scottish Highlands as an African tribe faces eviction from a woodland they claim as their spiritual home. Discover the new twist in this extraordinary clash of culture, land rights, and faith.

Elephants' heartbreaking reaction to discovering skull

Extraordinary footage captures the profound moment a herd of African elephants exhibits what appears to be deep mourning, gently investigating the skull of a deceased fellow mammal in a powerful display of animal sentience and emotion.

Major Cyber Attack Forces African Banks Offline

A severe cyber attack has paralysed major banking institutions across Central and West Africa, causing widespread disruption in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Senegal.

TikTok Chef Fuels South Africa's Local Food Revolution

Discover how a South African TikTok sensation is using viral food videos to empower local farmers, preserve indigenous ingredients, and reshape the nation's culinary identity, creating a sustainable economic model from the ground up.

Burkina Faso imposes 5-year jail for 'promoting homosexuality'

Burkina Faso's military government has passed a harsh new penal code imposing up to five years in prison for acts considered 'promoting homosexuality', marking a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and alarming international human rights organisations.

Breathtaking Photography Book Reveals the Soul of Elephants

Discover 'A Picture to Walk the Earth' – a stunning visual odyssey by photographer David Guerrero that reveals the profound emotional world and fragile existence of elephants, from the deserts of Namibia to the plains of Kenya.

Uganda Opens Pioneering mRNA Vaccine Facility

Uganda has inaugurated Africa's first major mRNA vaccine facility, a historic step towards medical self-reliance, combating diseases from COVID-19 to HIV, and reducing the continent's dependency on foreign pharmaceuticals.

Cape Town's Fury Over Planned Trump Tower

Plans for a new 'Trump Tower' in Cape Town have ignited fierce backlash from local officials and activists, who cite the former US President's controversial history and criminal charges.

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