Madagascar braces for controversial election
People in Madagascar head to the polls on Thursday, but 10 of the 13 candidates have called for a boycott of a presidential election following months of street protests.
People in Madagascar will head to the polls on Thursday, but 10 of the 13 candidates have called for a boycott of a presidential election which follows months of street protests. We look at why questions over the President Andry Rajoelina鈥檚 dual French nationality have contributed to a contentious campaign.
Translators who have worked for German troops serving as United Nations peacekeepers in Mali say they fear reprisal attacks from jihadist militants, as the UN winds up its mission.
2026 FIFA World Cup: Africa鈥檚 qualifiers kick off today, with a record number of teams from the continent set to make it to the finals.
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