Tensions in Madagascar have reached a critical point after President Andry Rajoelina claimed a coup attempt was underway, following scenes of soldiers joining anti-government protesters in the capital, Antananarivo. On Sunday, military personnel were seen standing alongside jubilant demonstrators, many of whom cheered their presence. The show of unity
A historic moment unfolds in the Middle East. As Israel prepares for the long-awaited release of hostages held in Gaza, President Donald Trump arrives in Jerusalem for a landmark visit and address at the Israeli Knesset. This unprecedented development comes amid a new Israel–Hamas deal brokered by the US, Egypt,
A series of heavy overnight Russian missile and drone attacks have knocked out power across large parts of Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, leaving thousands in the dark and without water. At least nine people were injured in the strikes, while residents in the city’s eastern districts faced severe disruptions to
In Madagascar, young protesters have rejected President Andry Rajoelina’s invitation to join a national dialogue, describing it as “a mockery” of genuine discussion. The president had proposed talks with community leaders, students, and youth representatives in an effort to calm growing unrest. But demonstrators say they will not negotiate with
Key American and regional mediators gathered in Egypt on Wednesday for the third day of indirect negotiations aimed at ending the two-year war in Gaza. U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys — Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff — arrived in Sharm el-Sheikh alongside Qatar’s Prime Minister and Turkey’s intelligence chief, signaling
Nigeria and Qatar have taken a major step forward in their joint fight against drug trafficking with the formal exchange of ratification documents between both nations. The event took place in Abuja, led by the Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), retired Brigadier General Buba Marwa, and
Iris Stalzer, the newly elected mayor of Herdecke in western Germany, is in critical condition after being stabbed near her home. The 57-year-old, a member of the centre-left Social Democratic Party (SPD), had not yet been sworn into office following her narrow election victory last month. Police say a
The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to worsen, with the World Health Organization confirming that at least 400 people have died from malnutrition since the beginning of the year. Among them are 101 children, including 80 under the age of five. Health workers at Al-Awda Hospital report an alarming rise
Somali security forces have repelled a deadly attack on a high-security prison in Mogadishu, killing seven al-Shabab militants during a fierce six-hour battle. The assault, which took place at the Godka Jilacow prison near the presidential palace, shattered months of calm in the capital. Witnesses reported heavy explosions and gunfire
France has been thrown into fresh political turmoil as Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu stepped down less than a month after taking office. His resignation came only hours after unveiling his cabinet, which faced fierce criticism from across the political spectrum. “The conditions were not fulfilled for me to carry
