An elite Madagascar military unit said it has taken power in the country after the national assembly voted to impeach President Andry Rajoelina on October 14, 2025. Earlier in the day, the president had announced the dissolution of the lower house in a failed attempt to block the vote.

Madagascar’s military says it has taken power amidst mass protests and the President’s flight. FRANCE 24’s Philip Turle analyses the fast-changing situation.

Amidst mass protests in Madagascar, President Rajoelina signed a decree dissolving Parliament, before fleeing the country. It is now up to the courts to decide whether this dissolution is legal: if that’s the case, MPs could call an extraordinary session to impeach the absent leader. FRANCE 24 ‘s Gaëlle Borgia …

Miners in Kenya risk their lives every day to extract gold 30 meters below the Earth’s surface. With the recent gold rush in the country, artisanal mining is raising concerns over negative environmental consequences and poor labor conditions. Our colleagues at France Télévisions Lucile Chaussoy, Fabien Fougère, and Joseph Bohbot and FRANCE 24’s …

Miners in Kenya risk their lives every day to extract gold 30 meters below the Earth’s surface. With the recent gold rush in the country, artisanal mining is raising concerns over negative environmental consequences and poor labor conditions. Our colleagues at France Télévisions Lucile Chaussoy, Fabien Fougère, and Joseph Bohbot and France 24’s …

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina on Tuesday dissolved the national assembly in a decree posted on Facebook a day after he uploaded a video declaring that he had left the country for a « safe place ». The dissolution order came ahead of an opposition-led vote to oust him. Youth protests, joined by …

Cape Verde makes history as it qualifies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The tiny island-nation becomes the second smallest ever to make it to the prestigious competition.

Andry Rajoelina a dissous mardi par décret l’Assemblée nationale avant un vote le visant pour abandon de poste. Le président de Madagascar est contesté dans la rue depuis plusieurs semaines. Appelés à la grève par plusieurs syndicats, les fonctionnaires ont rejoint les manifestations, initialement organisées par des jeunes du collectif Gen Z.

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina refused to resign but reportedly fled the country after army defections and protests demanding his ouster. His departure sparked celebrations in Antananarivo, with protesters comparing it to a second independence. The protests, triggered by shortages and corruption, have caused at least 22 deaths. French President Macron …

The « King of Afrobeat », « Black President », activist and legendary musician Fela Kuti has returned to his hometown and Nigeria’s cultural capital Lagos through a landmark exhibition that celebrates his life and legacy and opened on October 13.