In a dramatic escalation of Madagascar’s political crisis, Colonel Michael Randrianirina of an elite military unit announced Tuesday that the armed forces are taking control of the country.

Aaron Motsoaledi warned, however, that initial distribution of the drug would be limited to nearly half a million people.

The pope made his plea during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella in Rome on Tuesday.

Belgian police used a water cannon to clear thousands of protesters in Brussels on Tuesday as trade unions called a national strike over austerity measures.

Nearly 2,000 people, including about 1,700 seized from Gaza and held without charge, were set free on Monday.

Teens on Instagram will be limited to viewing PG-13-rated content by default and will not be able to change their settings without parental permission, Meta announced Tuesday.

The two heads of state met in Beijing on the sidelines of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women.

About 200 members of Indigenous communities marched in Brasília on Monday, carrying a giant symbolic decree and a five-meter inflatable pen to urge President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to sign the demarcation of 104 pending Indigenous lands before COP30.

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed deep concern over the political crisis in Madagascar but stopped short of confirming reports that the country’s president was evacuated with French assistance.

The movement is hoping to further push their demands for government to reform education and healthcare, while tackling corruption and a cost of living crisis.

Police in Kenya have been granted 14 days to hold a man accused of stabbing a guard to death on Monday outside the country’s presidential office, an attack widely seen as a major security lapse.

Cape Verde has achieved the unthinkable. In a night of unforgettable celebrations at Estádio Nacional, the island nation defeated Eswatini 3-0 to qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup.

Youth expressed their disappointment after the presidency announced the dissolution of the lower house of parliament on Tuesday.

The world’s largest maritime nations are gathering in London this week in a bid to strike a historic climate deal that could reshape the global shipping industry.

The move also pre-empts a planned opposition-led vote to Andre Rajoelina out of office over the country’s spiralling political crisis.

Freed Palestinian prisoners arrived at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis on Monday as part of the ceasefire and prisoner-hostage exchange agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Several Israeli hostages released from Gaza were reunited with their families on Monday at Tel Aviv’s Ichilov Hospital, following more than two years in captivity.

Cameroon’s opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary claimed victory early Tuesday in the Oct. 12 presidential election, urging President Paul Biya, who has been in power for over four decades, to concede.

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said he fled the country in fear for his life following a military rebellion but did not announce his resignation in a speech broadcast on national television

Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said he fled the country in fear for his life following a military rebellion but did not announce his resignation in a speech broadcast on national television

The UN now says that the peace deal is not being respected. They have further warned of a dire humanitarian situation in the Congo due to the ongoing conflict.

The US president signed a document that he says lays the groundwork for Gaza’s future.

The US president spoke in the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, after Hamas handed over the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages from Gaza.

With its spot in the 2026 World Cup already secured, Tunisia closed its African qualifying run with a comfortable 3-0 home win over Namibia on Monday.

The final of the contest’s third edition took place in Moscow on Saturday.

After weeks of anti-government protests, President Andry Rajoelina has reportedly left the country, shortly before he was due to address the nation.

For many visitors to Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the chance at seeing lions in the city’s National Park is a major draw. But as residential settlements spring up around the park, lions are increasingly wandering into people’s yards, preying on livestock, pets – and sometimes even humans.

In the heart of Timbuktu, hundreds of residents gathered in a powerful display of unity and heritage, coming together to replaster the Djingarey Ber Mosque, an annual tradition that this year carries special significance. The mosque, built in 1325 by Emperor Mansa Musa, marks its 700th anniversary.

Venezuelans living in Colombia gathered on Saturday night to pray and demand the release of political prisoners in their homeland, calling for an end to persecution and inhumane treatment.

The touring exhbition opened in Ahmed Bey Palace in La Marsa last week, before moving to Tunis.

U.S. President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi chaired a high-stakes “Summit for Peace” this week, bringing together world leaders to support efforts to end the two-year-long war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

The Foreign Ministry in Bamako announced the decision on Sunday, calling it a reciprocal response to US rules set to take effect on October 23 that will require Malian business and tourist visa applicants to post bonds of $5,000 to $10,000.

Thousands of pilgrims gathered at Portugal’s Fatima Shrine over the weekend to take part in the candlelight and farewell processions marking the traditional October pilgrimage.

Heavy rain has caused major flood damage in Morocco’s Nador province. The northeastern coastal city saw 66 millimeters of rain in just 24 hours, leaving streets homes and vehicles underwater.

Feven Melese has created a shelter to rescue Ethiopia’s abandoned dogs. She also hopes to change people’s perception of dogs.

Football fans now have a chance to grab their spot for AFCON 2025. The Confederation of African Football has officially opened ticket sales with Visa cardholders getting 48 hour priority access.

The Egyptian Red Sea resort of Sharm el Sheikh where leaders from more than 20 countries are gathering to hammer out the next steps in the Israel-Hamas peace process.

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater female representation in politics and government, emphasizing the need to “internalise” gender equality across all levels of society.

Storm Alice has battered Spain’s eastern coast and the Balearic Islands, bringing torrential rain, flooding and travel chaos across the region.