American arrested in Kenya over Madagascar coup plot
Kenyan authorities detain US citizen accused of leading mercenary plot to overthrow Madagascar government amid escalating political tensions in the island nation.
Kenyan authorities detain US citizen accused of leading mercenary plot to overthrow Madagascar government amid escalating political tensions in the island nation.
Madagascar faces a historic political transformation as a senior military commander prepares to be sworn in as president this Friday, following constitutional intervention by the armed forces.
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Madagascar's political landscape transforms as parliament votes to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, sparking massive celebrations across Antananarivo amid ongoing anti-government protests.
Madagascar faces political crisis as President Rajoelina denies coup allegations while nationwide protests led by Gen Z activists demand democratic accountability.
President Andry Rajoelina has been forced into exile as deadly protests and political turmoil grip the island nation, with security forces struggling to contain widespread civil unrest.
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Madagascar's political crisis deepens as President Andry Rajoelina reportedly flees the country following a military operation to capture him, leaving the island nation in turmoil.
Political crisis deepens in Madagascar as protesters storm presidential palace amid coup allegations and mounting tensions against President Rajoelina's government.
Political crisis deepens in Madagascar as President Rajoelina faces allegations of constitutional coup following controversial election changes. Widespread protests and international concern grow.
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.
Madagascar's president declares military-led 'rectification mission' has commenced, suspending key constitutional functions in what opponents call an unconstitutional power grab.
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.
Chester Zoo celebrates extraordinary birth of three fossa pups, boosting conservation efforts for Madagascar's mysterious carnivore facing extinction.
Chester Zoo celebrates the birth of three incredibly rare fossa pups, marking a significant conservation victory for the mysterious Madagascar predator.
Jair Bolsonaro faces 17 years in prison after landmark conviction for attempting to overturn Brazil's 2022 election results and plotting a military coup against Lula da Silva's government.
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina faces mounting opposition as he denounces anti-government protests as an attempted coup, while critics condemn his authoritarian tactics and suppression of dissent.
Madagascar faces unprecedented youth-led protests as Generation Z activists paralyse the capital, demanding President Rajoelina's immediate resignation over economic collapse and alleged corruption.
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Madagascar's president has taken the dramatic step of dissolving his government following weeks of youth-led protests against poverty and unemployment, plunging the island nation into political uncertainty.
Fresh political violence erupts in Madagascar's capital, leaving dozens injured as UN warns of escalating crisis in the Indian Ocean nation.
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Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has sought refuge at the Hungarian Embassy in Brasília, seeking political asylum to evade arrest over allegations of orchestrating a coup. The dramatic move signals escalating tensions in Brazilian politics.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro sought refuge in the Hungarian embassy in Brasília, following the confiscation of his passport amid an investigation into an alleged coup plot. The dramatic move has sparked international attention and raised dipl