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By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue  Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has revealed that he fled the country to escape an alleged assassination plot amid intensifying protests and growing military dissent. In a Facebook broadcast on Monday, Rajoelina said...

By Emmanuel Nduka Obisue  The Black Stars of Ghana have emerged as the only West African team to qualify so far for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, following a hard-fought 1–0 victory over Comoros in their...

By Ebi Kesiena Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for stronger inclusion of women in politics and governance, saying their participation is essential to ensure gender equality becomes “truly internalised” within society. Speaking at the Global...

By Ebi Kesiena Global warming is accelerating faster than expected, with scientists warning that the planet has begun to cross dangerous environmental thresholds, starting with the near-irreversible collapse of coral reefs across the world. The finding,...

President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, has urged the international community to demonstrate stronger solidarity and commitment towards the continent’s development as preparations intensify for the African Development Fund’s (ADF) 17th...

By Ebi Kesiena Former parliament speaker Patrick Herminie has won Seychelles’ presidential run-off election, defeating incumbent President Wavel Ramkalawan and returning full control of the government to the country’s long-dominant United Seychelles party. Official results released...