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Nigerian president orders major military shake up as rumours of a coup attempt swirl

Nigeria’s president has replaced top security officials as the West African country grapples with unabated violence in the conflict-hit north and myriad security challenges.

Madagascar strips ex-president Rajoelina of citizenship as former aid arrested for money laundering

Madagascar’s former president Anch Ratzwelna has been stripped of his nationality after fleeing the country earlier this month amid widespread protests. The news comes as his top advisor is arrested in Mauritius on suspicion of money laundering.

Ivory Coast goes to the polls as Ouattara seeks fourth term

Polls have opened in Ivory Coast where the country is voting to elect its next leader. Longtime President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term. A win would extend his rule to almost two decades.

Trucks carrying humanitarian aid for Gaza wait for days at Rafah border crossing

As Israel continued to delay the reopening of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, hundreds of trucks loaded with humanitarian aid have been stuck in the nearby Egyptian city of Al-Arish.

Polisario Front says Morocco’s autonomy plan should go to referendum

The Western Sahara independence movement says it would accept it if it was validated by the Sahrawi people.

Documentary reveals underground world of South Korean tattoo artists

In September, Seoul legalised tattoos by non-medical professionals for the first time following a campaign by artists.

Algerian gymnast becomes world champion on uneven bars

With her world title secured, Nemour now turns her attention to further finals and the next Olympic targets, as she continues to build on her incredible rise.

Russia’s Putin defiant in face of US sanctions on top oil companies

Washington is hoping the move will squeeze Moscow’s finances and pressure it to end its over three-year-long invasion of Ukraine.

Outrage at Milnerton High as assault video sparks protests and olice response

The disciplinary hearing is expected to take place this weekend, with the committee awaiting the school’s official report on its findings.