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Madagascar: Soldiers join protestors as president denounces ‘coup attempt’/in /by
The troops are from the same unit that helped Rajoelina take power for the first time sixteen years ago following nationwide protests
Botswana: New rule to promote local ownership of mines/in /by
Companies are required to sell a 24% stake in new concessions to local investors if the government chooses not to buy. Botswana, the world's top diamond producer by value is keen to increase local ownership of its mineral wealth and to promote local value addition
Tear gas and arrests in Abidjan as opposition defies protest ban/in /by
An August march in Abidjan saw thousands of people from different political parties march against President Ouattara’s fourth term bid. Authorities say Saturday’s march was banned to maintain public order
No foul play in the death of South African Ambassador, authorities say/in /by
No signs of foul play have been found in the death of South Africa’s Ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, authorities say. The exact cause is still unknown. French investigators are working closely with South African officials as the probe continues.
Tens of thousands of Palestinians return to devastated northern Gaza amid ceasefire/in /by
Tens of thousands of Palestinians began returning Saturday to the devastated northern Gaza Strip after a U.S.‑brokered ceasefire came into effect.
Morocco’s king addresses parliament amid mounting tensions/in /by
King Mohammed VI, flanked by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, addressed Parliament Friday to begin the final legislative year. He urged lawmakers to act with “seriousness and responsibility,” to finish pending bills, and drive forward national projects.
Morocco’s king addresses parliament amid mounting tensions/in /by
King Mohammed VI, flanked by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan and Prince Moulay Rachid, addressed Parliament Friday to begin the final legislative year. He urged lawmakers to act with “seriousness and responsibility,” to finish pending bills, and drive forward national projects.
Trump threatens new 100% tariff on Chinese imports/in /by
President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s placing an additional 100% tax on Chinese imports starting on Nov. 1 or sooner, potentially escalating tariff rates close to levels that in April fanned fears of a global recession.
Seychelles runoff vote could reshape Island nation’s course/in /by
Seychellois voters went to the polls Saturday in a closely watched presidential runoff between incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan and challenger Patrick Herminie. The two face off after neither won an outright majority in the first round two weeks earlier.
Trump supporters disappointed after Nobel Peace Prize goes to Venezuela’s Machado/in /by
Disappointment is rippling through Donald Trump supporters in Florida after Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado was awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize not the former US president.