Madagascar presidential election scheduled for October 2027/in /by
Madagascar’s political transition is entering a critical new phase. The Independent Electoral Commission has unveiled a timeline for key votes, with a constitutional referendum set for June 2027 and presidential elections to follow in October.
Congolese singer Gloria Bash’s fight for peace: ‘Music is a weapon’ [Interview]/in /by
Gloria Bash is a young, multi-talented artist, known for her music and social engagement. In her latest EP 'Zoshi', she celebrates her city, Goma, and continues to demand peace.
Kenya: Africa’s Richest Man Dangote Eyes Kenya for New Refinery/in /by
[Ghanaian Times] Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is looking at Kenya as the site of a 650,000-barrel-a-day oil refinery that he intends to build in East Africa, the Financial Times reported yesterday, citing an interview with him.
Rape trial of Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred opens in southern France/in /by
Accompanied by his wife, Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred arrived at a court in southern France on Monday to stand trial. Lamjarred is accused of the 2018 rape of a barmaid in Saint-Tropez — charges he denies.
France’s Macron defends Europe role in Africa as he seeks reset in Nairobi/in /by
French President Emmanuel Macron used a two‑day economic summit in Nairobi to defend Europe’s engagement in Africa, drawing a sharp contrast with China’s approach and urging African leaders to take greater responsibility for governance challenges.
Pix of the Day, 11 May 2026/in /by
Pix of the Day, 11 May 2026
One month before kick-off, questions swirl around 2026 FIFA World Cup/in /by
One month before the beginning of the much-anticipated FIFA World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada. Several teams are now preparing for the tournament, with 48 teams set to descend in various cities and countries for the first-ever World Cup hosted by three countries.
Passengers evacuated from hantavirus-affected cruise ship/in /by
Passengers evacuated from the hantavirus‑stricken cruise ship MV Hondius began flying home on military and government aircraft after the vessel anchored in Tenerife, with one American testing positive and a French traveller developing symptoms during their separate repatriation flights on Sunday.
Trump rejects Iran peace offer, raising fears of escalation/in /by
Iran sent its response to the latest US proposal to end the Iran war via Pakistani mediators on Sunday, but US President Donald Trump quickly rejected it in a social media post as “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE!”
Africa Forward Summit: France seeks fresh start with Africa/in /by
French President Emmanuel Macron kicked off a visit to Kenya on Sunday ahead of the Africa Forward Summit, a gathering meant to showcase France’s new policy for the continent — a shift from a former colonial power seen as dominating to what Paris describes as a partnership of equals.