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Madagascar revokes former President Andry Rajoelina’s citizenship
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 25, 2025

The new government announced on Friday that his citizenship was revoked because he had acquired French nationality in 2014, which contravenes Madagasc...

WMO warns of escalating climate risks, says CO₂ levels hit record high in 2024
Alfred Onyango  |  Oct 24, 2025

The annual growth rate of CO₂ in the atmosphere tripled compared to the 1960s, reaching an alarming 3.5 parts per million (ppm) between 2023 and 2024,...

Madagascar seeks Interpol red notice for ex-President Andry Rajoelina's ally linked to Boeing deal with Iran
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 23, 2025

Investigators allege that the aircraft deal was made possible through falsified registration documents issued under the name of Madagascar's Civil Avi...

Madagascar’s Gen Z condemn military ruler’s appointment of new prime minister
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 21, 2025

Gen Z Mada has not specified what action it will take if Rajaonarivelo's appointment is not explained or reversed, but the group has made it clear tha...

Madagascar’s new military leader Randrianirina appoints ex-banker Rajaonarivelo as Prime Minister
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 21, 2025

The appointment followed consultations with the National Assembly and complied with constitutional provisions.

Madagascar coup leader Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president after Rajoelina’s ouster
DW News  |  Oct 20, 2025

Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in after the military took power in the island nation this week following youth-led protests

Madagascar’s military power grab shows Africa’s coup problem isn’t restricted to the Sahel region
The Conversation  |  Oct 18, 2025

But the military takeover in Madagascar marks only the second coup in that period to take place outside of the Sahel region, stretching from the Atlan...

Can the AU prevent coups like Madagascar's?
DW News  |  Oct 18, 2025

Madagascar's suspension by the African Union has reignited debate over the bloc's power to prevent military takeovers. Experts question whether its to...

Madagascar military ruler Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Oct 17, 2025

At a ceremony held at the Constitutional Court in the capital, Michael Randrianirina swapped his military fatigues for a suit and thanked the young pr...

Former Malawian president heads SADC fact-finding mission to Madagascar
XINHUA  |  Oct 17, 2025

Mutharika said in his statement that the SADC is following "with grave concern" the political and security developments in Madagascar, and that the SA...

AU sends high-level delegation to Madagascar after military coup ousts President Rajoelina
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 16, 2025

Randrianirina, who is set to be sworn in as transitional president tomorrow, has pledged to hold elections within two years and to implement instituti...

Madagascar military leader to become transitional president
DW News  |  Oct 16, 2025

It all comes after Randrianirina announced on Tuesday that the armed forces were taking power of the country, following the impeachment of former pres...

Madagascar military takes control after President Andry Rajoelina flees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 15, 2025

A military statement confirmed the suspension of the Senate, the High Constitutional Court, the Independent National Electoral Commission, the High Co...

Madagascar’s political crisis deepens as President Rajoelina dissolves parliament
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Oct 14, 2025

In an attempt to ease the unrest, Rajoelina sacked his entire government last month, but street clashes have continued, resulting in deadly confrontat...

The ‘food heroes’ cultivating global change
UN News  |  Oct 14, 2025

Ahead of World Food Day, marked annually on October 16, their stories reflect a global movement toward healthier, more equitable agrifood systems.

President Andry Rajoelina confirms he fled Madagascar, citing threats to his life
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 14, 2025

According to AP News, the speech was originally planned for national television but had to be broadcast on Facebook after members of the rebelling mil...

African Union rejects any unconstitutional change of government in Madagascar
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 14, 2025

The AU's Peace and Security Council (PSC) emphasised that the army must "uphold its constitutional mandate and refrain from meddling in political affa...

Rajoelina flees Madagascar as military mutiny and protests escalate
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 13, 2025

The evacuation reportedly followed an understanding reached with French President Emmanuel Macron, though French officials insist they are not interve...

Madagascar military backs protests, installs new army chief amid anti-government uprising
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 12, 2025

Since gaining independence from France in 1960, Madagascar's army has repeatedly intervened in power struggles, most notably in the 2009 coup that bro...

The bigest oil and gas companies in the world
Charity Pancras  |  Oct 12, 2025

Data from Statista shows that Saudi Aramco remains the world’s most valuable oil and gas company in 2025, boasting a market worth of US$1.57 trillion...

Madagascar soldiers join mass protests against President Rajoelina’s rule
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 12, 2025

The soldiers, including members of the elite CAPSAT unit, were welcomed with cheers as they escorted demonstrators into May 13 Square, defying orders...

UN chief ‘deeply saddened’ by deadly protests in Madagascar
UN News  |  Oct 10, 2025

Guterres extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and called on the authorities to comply with international human rights law...

Madagascar President appoints military general as prime minister amid mass protests
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 07, 2025

The Gen Z-led protests are now close to entering their third week, having erupted on September 25, with the movement behind the social media campaigns...

Ethiopia launches first phase of Ogaden gas project, shifts focus to domestic energy use
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 06, 2025

The new facility will produce about 111 million litres of LNG annually, with a second phase underway to increase output to roughly 1.3 billion litres...

Madagascar's president announces dissolution of government
XINHUA  |  Sep 30, 2025

The announcement followed days of protests in major cities across the country, including the capital Antananarivo, over frequent power outages and wat...

Embakasi gas explosion highlights rising dangers of unregulated LPG in Nairobi
Barack Oduor  |  Sep 29, 2025

The blasts have been blamed on illegal production of liquefied petroleum gas.

Madagascar's president condemns looting, calls for calm
XINHUA  |  Sep 27, 2025

A demonstration organised on Thursday in Antananarivo escalated into looting in several parts of the Indian Ocean island country by the end of the day...

Community devastated after fire claims child’s life, destroys homes in Kamukunji’s Kinyago Kanuku
Charity Kilei  |  Sep 22, 2025

The fire broke out around 10 am, rapidly tearing through the tightly packed, flammable makeshift homes and filling the air with thick smoke for over t...

Inside Sh433 billion drive to cut methane emissions from African farms
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 12, 2025

Without intervention, experts from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) warn that the emissions could triple by 2050.

Biogas and clean stoves transform cooking in Kilifi, reducing smoke-related illnesses
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 03, 2025

County leaders are urging households—especially women, who bear the brunt of traditional cooking methods—to embrace the change.

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