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Madagascar President Names Army General as New Prime Minister Amid Growing Protests
07
Oct

Madagascar President Names Army General as New Prime Minister Amid Growing Protests

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Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new Prime Minister, just a week after dismissing his entire cabinet in response to intensifying nationwide protests. The demonstrations, now entering their third week, were initially sparked by widespread frustration over persistent power outages and water shortages, but have since evolved into broader […]

Cameroon Presidential Election Draws Record 81 Candidates
22
Jul

Cameroon Presidential Election Draws Record 81 Candidates

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Incumbent President Paul Biya, 92, among dozens vying for power amid rising calls for change and political fragmentation Cameroon has witnessed a record-breaking 81 presidential hopefuls file applications for the country’s upcoming October 2025 presidential election, setting the stage for one of the most crowded races in the nation’s history. The deadline for candidacy submissions […]

Nigeria's Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London at 81
13
Jul

Nigeria’s Former President Muhammadu Buhari Dies in London at 81

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Muhammadu Buhari, Nigeria’s former president who served from 2015 to 2023 and made history as the first to defeat an incumbent through the ballot box, has died in London at the age of 81. Buhari passed away at approximately 4:30 p.m. local time (1530 GMT) on Sunday after battling a prolonged illness, according to a […]

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