Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly fled the country on a French military plane after weeks of youth protests and a loss of military support, signaling a major political shift.
Mali has announced that U.S. citizens will now have to post a visa bond of up to $10,000 in response to a similar U.S. requirement imposed on Malian nationals.
The rankings show a strong continuation of dominance by financial institutions from South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco, with notable performances from Nigerian and Kenyan banks.
Some Madagascar soldiers have joined protesters in defiance of orders to open fire, as anti-government demonstrations grow across the country.
A group of Madagascar soldiers has urged colleagues to defy orders to shoot protesters as tensions rise near the capital amid growing unrest.
Zimbabwean opposition lawmaker and celebrated poet Desire Moyo has died after his vehicle collided with an elephant while traveling with fellow MPs on the Bulawayo-Gweru highway.
Burkina Faso has rejected a US plan to accept deportees under Trump’s immigration policy, calling it “indecent” and an affront to the nation’s dignity.
Africa is producing cars tailored for its own roads, with brands like Innoson, Kantanka, and Mobius gaining traction.
Cameroon’s presidential campaign launched Sunday in the absence of 92-year-old incumbent Paul Biya, who is abroad on a “private trip,” while challengers mobilized across regions.
South Africa is consulting within government and with SADC countries on a law to transfer foreign prisoners back home.
