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  Madagascar's protests fan anger against colonial France
Placards and slogans against France that surfaced in demonstrations against impeached President Andry Rajoelina this week exposed deep resentment against the former colonial power. "France out", "Rajoelina and Macron out", said banners after...
World AFP Madagascar's protests fan anger against colonial France
Placards and slogans against France that surfaced in demonstrations against impeached President Andry Rajoelina this week exposed deep resentment against the former colonial power. "France out", "Rajoelina and Macron out", said banners after...
“France out”: Madagascar’s protesters expose a wound that never healed
The recent protests in Antananarivo, featuring placards declaring "France out" and "Rajoelina and Macron out," highlight more than just opposition to the current president and his perceived connections to Paris. These demonstrations reveal a...
    
  Bryan Mbuemo wants 'highly rated Prem star' he sees as his 'brother' to join Man Utd
Bryan Mbeumo is hoping to be Manchester United's secret weapon(Image: Vince Mignott/MB Media, Getty Images) Manchester United's summer signing Bryan Mbeumo is attempting to convince his international team-mate Carlos Baleba to follow him to Old...
    
  Gozem, NSIA Bank Togo launch new low-cost mobile money solution
Francophone African “super app” Gozem has launched Gozem Money, its new mobile money solution, in Togo, in partnership with NSIA Bank Togo. Available on Android and iOS, the Gozem “super app” brings together multiple services, including transport,...
    
  IUCN World Conservation Congress concludes in Abu Dhabi with ambitious vision for nature…
Held in the UAE for the first time, the Congress took place under the generous patronage of President of the United Arab Emirates, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The 2025 IUCN Congress brought together over 10,000 attendees,...
    
  Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025 Co-Chaired by The Gambia First Lady and Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Inaugurated by the Gambia Vice President and Merck Foundation Chairman
(MENAFN- News.Africa-Wire) Merck Foundation (), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Lu”inary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia, on 14th...
    
  Top Nigerian Newspaper Headlines For Today, Friday, 17th October, 2025
Good morning Nigeria. Welcome to the Naija News roundup of top newspaper headlines in Nigeria for today, Friday, 17th October, 2025 The Office of the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has clarified that no inmate approved...
Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to the Sahel region
Those who rise to power through a coup often fall by the same means. That is one of the takeaways from events in Madagascar, where on Oct. 14, 2025, the military seized power after weeks of protests largely driven by Gen Z. Ironically, it was the...
    
  World Cup 2026: The 28 qualified teams and those fighting for places
Qatar’s 2-1 win over the UAE on Tuesday night earned them a place at next summer’s World Cup in North America and left the national team’s own hopes of reaching the finals in the balance. After this latest round of international fixtures, we now...
    
  Samantha Power on America’s Development Diplomacy
Heads of state and top leaders are arriving in New York for the annual United Nations General Assembly, where governments work together to reach agreement on global issues. I recently interviewed the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Linda...
    
  World Cup 2026: The 28 qualified teams and those fighting for places
Qatar’s 2-1 win over the UAE on Tuesday night earned them a place at next summer’s World Cup in North America and left the national team’s own hopes of reaching the finals in the balance. After this latest round of international fixtures, we now...
    
  Zombies, jiangshi, draugrs, revenants − monster lore is filled with metaphors for public health
Imagine a city street at dusk, silent save for the rising sound of a collective guttural moan. Suddenly, a horde of ragged, bloodied creatures appear, their feet shuffling along the pavement, their hollow eyes locked on fleeing figures ahead. A...
Dow up, Nasdaq down at the close as trade feud with China escalates
4:20pm: Market unease Stocks closed mixed Tuesday as trade tensions with China and the start of earnings season kept investors on edge. The Dow rose 203 points, or 0.4%, to 46,270, while the Russell 2000 gained 1.4% to 2,496. The S&P 500 slipped...
    
  Cameroon’s Political Future:Election Context and Internal Power Struggle
Even as Cameroonians voted yesterday, 12 October 2025, the political landscape in the country remains dominated not by traditional electoral politics by the intense, internal succession contestsurrounding the tenure of President Paul Biya, who has...
    
  Israel Vows to Strike ‘Everywhere’ Against Iranian Regime
Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at deadly strikes between Israel and Iran, day one of meetings at the G-7 summit, and a U.S. immigration crackdown. Sign up to receive World Brief in your inbox every weekday. Attacks on Tehran...
    
  Play It Again Sports Scoreboard - Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS SOCCER Freeburg 8, Murphysboro 0 Maryville Christian 3, Granite City 0 Highland 2, Jersey 0 Waterloo 3, Mascoutah 1 Triad 7, Civic Memorial 0 Collinsville 3, Alton 1 O'Fallon 2, Edwardsville...
    
  Cote d'Ivoire vs Kenya Prediction and Betting Tips | October 14th 2025
Cote d'Ivoire will entertain Kenya at Alassane Ouattara Ebimpé Olympic Stadium in their final group-stage match of the first round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. This is a crucial match for the hosts, who need to register a win...
A Global Call for Equity in Mineral Value Chains at COP30
13 October 2025 As world leaders gather in Brasilia for the Pre-COP meetings, more than 150 civil society organizations from around the world are issuing an open letter to Parties to the UNFCCC calling for governments to put transition minerals...
    
  The ‘other’ Congo is Africa’s biggest wildlife secret
Earlier this year, Donald Trump admitted he didn’t know “what the Congo is” – and the American President is far from alone when it comes to geographical confusion over the region. Often mixed up with its neighbour the Democratic Republic of Congo...