Madagascar’s mutinying army unit claims control, says it will make ‘all orders’ to soldiers
A mutinying army unit has declared that it is in control of all Madagascar military forces, as President Andry Rajoelina says an “attempt to seize power illegally” is under way in the country.
12 Oct, 2025
Cameroon holds presidential elections as Paul Biya seeks 8th term
Paul Biya, the world’s oldest head of state, has been in power since 1982.
12 Oct, 2025
Madagascar’s president warns of ‘attempted coup’ after soldiers join protests
President Andry Rajoelina accuses rival forces of trying to seize power “illegally and by force” after soldiers joined mounting anti-government protests in Madagascar’s capital.
12 Oct, 2025
Trump, Sisi to co-chair Gaza summit in Egypt’s Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt says the peace summit will bring together leaders from more than 20 countries.
12 Oct, 2025
Madagascar soldiers escort protesters in capital
Côte d’Ivoire opposition protests in Abidjan
Madagascar army contingent calls on security forces to ‘refuse orders’
Seychelles president faces tight run-off after opposition’s first round win
Sudan paramilitary drone strike kills 30 in Al-Fasher camp – activists
11 Oct, 2025
Moroccan king calls for reforms as youth movement suspends protests
Morocco’s GenZ movement says it will temporarily suspend protests over the weekend after two weeks of demonstrations calling for reforms in health and education.
10 Oct, 2025
Soldiers killed as Nigeria repels terror attack in Borno state
The attack targeted military personnel and vehicles, the military spokesperson said.
10 Oct, 2025
New Madagascar PM condemns excessive use of force in protests
Newly appointed prime minister, General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo, said he was ready to resign if he failed to fix Madagascar’s power problems within a year.
10 Oct, 2025
Burkina Faso snubs Trump, rejects US deportees
Burkina Faso’s move comes as the US embassy in the capital Ouagadougou suspends visa services, a decision Traore’s government calls ”blackmail”.
10 Oct, 2025
Türkiye sustains efforts to bolster Somalia’s security through military training at TURKSOM
TURKSON offers Somali military personnel combat training and internship opportunities.
9 Oct, 2025
Africa’s COMESA launches system that allows trade payments in local currencies instead of US dollar
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa has launched a digital payments system to cut transaction costs by allowing businesses to settle deals in local currencies.
9 Oct, 2025
Senegal confirms 17 deaths in Rift Valley Fever outbreak
Senegal has recorded 17 deaths from Rift Valley Fever, a health ministry official said on Thursday, the deadliest outbreak in decades.
9 Oct, 2025
DRC’s Tshisekedi urges Rwanda’s Kagame to ‘make peace’ in Brussels encounter
President Felix Tshisekedi has appealed to his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame to “make peace” with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
9 Oct, 2025
Eritrea denies preparing for war with Ethiopia as tensions between neighbours rise
Ethiopia wrote to the UN earlier this month accusing Eritrea of colluding with the opposition Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) to “wage war”.
9 Oct, 2025
Fresh wave of protests in Madagascar despite change of prime minister
The fresh protest came after the Gen Z movement rejected President Andry Rajoelina’s attempts to defuse the tensions by appointing a new prime minister.
