Madagascar’s presidency announced on Sunday that an “attempted illegal and forcible seizure of power” was underway, deepening political tensions in the island nation. The statement came a day after elite soldiers joined a month-long protest movement, marking the most serious challenge to President Andry Rajoelina’s rule since his reelection in…
Seychelles’s opposition leader, Patrick Herminie, has been declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, defeating incumbent Wavel Ramkalawan in a run-off vote, according to the national electoral commission. Herminie secured 52.7% of the votes against Ramkalawan’s 47.3%, marking a significant political shift for the island nation. In his victory…
Three employees of Qatar’s Amiri Diwan, the Gulf nation’s top government body, have died in a car accident near Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, the Qatari embassy in Egypt announced on Sunday. Two others were injured and are currently receiving medical care at a local hospital. According…
Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) Musalia Mudavadi has praised the Kenyan Police Service as one of the most professional security forces globally. Speaking during the homecoming ceremony of Dr. Amani Komora, the newly appointed Chairperson of the National Police Service Commission (NPSC), in Oda Village, Tana River, Mudavadi highlighted the force’s…
Australian airline Qantas has confirmed that personal data belonging to 5.7 million customers has been leaked online following a major cyberattack that also impacted several global corporations, including Disney, Google, IKEA, Toyota, McDonald’s, Air France, and KLM. The breach stems from a ransomware attack on software giant Salesforce, whose systems…
Madagascar plunged deeper into political turmoil on Sunday after a mutinied army unit declared it was assuming control of all military forces, challenging President Andry Rajoelina’s authority and escalating weeks of anti-government protests. The CAPSAT contingent, made up of administrative and technical army officers, announced in a video statement that…
France will be without captain Kylian Mbappe and defender Ibrahima Konate for Monday’s 2026 World Cup qualifier against Iceland in Reykjavik a match that could secure Les Bleus a place at next year’s tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Mbappe, who scored the opener in Friday’s 3–0 victory…
Cameroon will hold its presidential election on Sunday, with long-time leader Paul Biya, aged 92, widely expected to secure another term despite growing calls for change and deepening social unrest. Biya, who has ruled since 1982, remains the world’s oldest sitting head of state and the dominant figure in Cameroon’s…
Chinese authorities have detained Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri, leader of Beijing’s influential Zion Church, in what human rights observers describe as one of the most extensive crackdowns on underground Christian congregations in decades. Jin was arrested Friday evening at his home in Beihai, Guangxi province, alongside dozens of other Zion…
The government has firmly denied allegations that the ongoing development initiatives in Mbeere North are politically driven to influence the upcoming by-election in favour of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate. Speaking during the launch of a rural electrification project at Ndutori Village, Mumenji Ward, on Saturday, October 11, 2025,…