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Mali Court Sentences Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to Two Years in Jail
27
Oct

Mali Court Sentences Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to Two Years in Jail

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A Malian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Moussa Mara to two years in prison over comments he made on social media criticizing the country’s military rulers for restricting democratic freedoms, his lawyer confirmed on Monday. Mara, who served as prime minister from 2014 to 2015, was found guilty of “undermining state security” after publishing […]

Madagascar Coup Leader Sworn in as President Amid Celebrations
17
Oct

Madagascar Coup Leader Sworn in as President Amid Celebrations

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Colonel Randrianirina Assumes Power After Youth-Led Uprising and Military Takeover Colonel Michael Randrianirina was formally sworn in as President of Madagascar on Friday, just days after seizing power in a dramatic military led takeover triggered by mass youth led protests against the previous government. The swearing in ceremony took place in the capital, Antananarivo, amid […]