Madagascar in turmoil as President Rajoelina dissolves parliament
The decree, announced via Facebook, stated that Rajoelina had consulted the leaders of the Senate and the Assembly, though the legality of the move remains unclear.
The decree, announced via Facebook, stated that Rajoelina had consulted the leaders of the Senate and the Assembly, though the legality of the move remains unclear.
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This outbreak comes as measles cases surge across the United States, following recent outbreaks in New Mexico and Texas that infected hundreds and left three people dead. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that 1,563 cases have been confirmed nationwide so far this year, marking the highest number in more than three decades.
The announcement comes amid heightened tension as Cameroonians await official results from the country’s electoral commission. Tchiroma’s claim directly challenges Biya, who has held power for over four decades, and sets the stage for a potential political standoff.
As part of the first phase of Trump’s peace plan, Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners along with more than 1,700 others held during the two-year military operations in Gaza. This move is in exchange for the last 20 living Israeli hostages captured by Hamas, while the bodies of 28 deceased hostages are also set to be returned.
Figures released by the UN show that 148,000 South Sudanese have crossed into Sudan, 50,000 into Ethiopia, another 50,000 into Uganda, 30,000 into the Democratic Republic of Congo, and 25,000 into Kenya. This new wave of displacement adds to the 2.5 million South Sudanese already living as refugees in neighbouring countries. Within South Sudan, at least two million people remain displaced, while the country also shelters more than half a million refugees who fled the war in Sudan.
In a live Facebook broadcast to the nation on Monday night, Rajoelina, 51, claimed that “a group of military personnel and politicians planned to assassinate me.” He did not reveal his current location, though earlier unconfirmed reports suggested he may have fled the country on a French military aircraft.
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced the trio as this year’s laureates, recognizing their collective contribution to understanding how creativity, technology, and competition drive global prosperity.
The vehicle veered off a steep mountain road on the N1 highway near the town of Makhado in Limpopo province on Sunday evening, before tumbling down an embankment and landing upside down.
The release, confirmed today by Israeli officials, brings renewed hope amid continuing negotiations for the freedom of more captives.
Biya’s bid for another term has stirred both fatigue and frustration among many Cameroonians, especially the youth, who have known no other president in their lifetime.
In a statement on Sunday, AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said the continental body is following the situation with deep concern, even as he called for dialogue among all parties to prevent further instability.
The victory marks a major comeback for Herminie and hands his United Seychelles Party full control of government, following its parliamentary majority win in last month’s general election.
The move came after the soldiers declared they would defy any orders to shoot at protesters, according to AFP reporters.
In a statement, Beijing said the US has been overstretching the concept of national security and abusing export control to suppress Chinese companies.
The Chicago-based US Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit also ruled that the force could remain under federal control for now.
This is the first full redesign of British passports in five years, following the 2020 change from burgundy to dark blue after the UK left the European Union. Passports currently featuring Queen Elizabeth II’s coat of arms will remain valid until they expire.
Since 2022, when Russia launched its full-scale assault on Ukraine, the UK has frozen more than £25 billion of Russian assets. Previously, only profits and interest earned from these holdings had been directed to support Ukraine’s resistance.
The state of Hidalgo was the worst affected, with 16 deaths reported and widespread destruction across towns and villages. Roads were left impassable, electricity lines were brought down, and thousands of residents were forced to flee their homes as fast-moving water surged through streets.
Rainfall in some areas could reach 250–300 mm over the next few days, raising concerns about flash floods and landslides. The storm is associated with a DANA, or Depresión Aislada en Niveles Altos, which describes a pocket of cold air at high altitudes that becomes detached from the main jet stream.
Several African nations have cooperated with US deportation plans in recent months. Eswatini, Ghana, Rwanda, and South Sudan have all received deportees, while Nigeria, like Burkina Faso, refused to accept them. Earlier this week, Eswatini received ten deportees, adding to a prior group of five that the US described as serious criminals.
Details about the number of F-15 jets and the base’s operational timeline remain undisclosed. Last month, President Trump signed an executive order pledging full support, including military intervention if necessary, to protect Qatar. The agreement represents a rare security commitment, with features that resemble those of NATO alliances.
Lecornu’s reinstatement shocked even his allies. Only two days earlier, he told French television that his “mission is over” and that he was not seeking a return. Despite that, the Élysée confirmed that Macron had formally asked him to form a new government, giving him “full authority” to act.
Kyiv Mayor Vitaliy Klitschko confirmed that twelve people were injured in the city. In Zaporizhzhia in southern Ukraine, a seven-year-old boy was killed and seven others were hurt. Central Cherkasy reported ten injuries from the attacks.
Financial markets immediately reacted to the escalating rhetoric, with the S&P 500 falling 2.7%, its sharpest decline since April.
Video shot from the air showed burned remains, smouldering vehicles and very little left of the factory, which is located in Bucksnort about 56 miles (90km) south-west of Nashville. The plant, sitting on around 1,300 acres, made and stored high-grade explosives such as C-4 and TNT and handled work on commercial and military munitions.
Boluarte was summoned to appear before Parliament just before midnight to defend herself but did not show up, prompting lawmakers to proceed with the vote. In a near-unanimous decision, 124 legislators voted in favor of impeachment, with no votes against the motion.
Machado received the prestigious honor for her relentless efforts in advocating for a peaceful transition from dictatorship to democracy in her home country.
According to an ICRC assessment conducted in September 2025, about 85 percent of the facilities in the region lack essential medicines, while nearly 40 percent have lost key health personnel. The absence of humanitarian funding and the insecurity caused by armed groups have crippled many hospitals and clinics, forcing patients to travel long and dangerous routes in search of treatment.
The visit marks a stunning reversal of roles in South Asia’s geopolitics. For years, India backed the former Western-supported Afghan government that was ousted by the Taliban, while Pakistan maintained close ties with the group. But the relationship between Islamabad and Kabul has since soured, allowing Delhi to re-enter the Afghan political arena.