Kevin Sewe
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Andry Rajoelina flees Madagascar to France as protests escalate
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has been evacuated from the country aboard a French military aircraft as protests and a growing military mutiny threaten his rule.
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Ivory Coast opposition calls for daily protests ahead of presidential election
Ivory Coast’s two main opposition parties called for daily protests on Sunday, less than two weeks before a presidential election in which their two main candidates are barred from running.
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Hamas hands over 20 surviving Israeli hostages
Hamas handed over the 20 surviving Israeli hostages on Monday under a ceasefire agreement, as US President Donald Trump and other world leaders geared up for a summit on Gaza.
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Madagascar installs new armed forces chief chosen by mutinying unit
Madagascar’s armed forces minister on Sunday recognised as new head of the army an officer chosen by a military contingent siding with protesters demanding the departure of President Andry Rajoelina.
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New US Visa Bond Pilot Program to Hit Tanzania
The measure will take effect on October 23, 2025, and will require applicants for B-1 (business) and B-2 (tourist) visas to post a refundable bond of up to US$15,000.
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Amnesty International Demands Tanzanian Authorities to Immediately Disclose Polepole’s Fate
Tanzanian authorities must immediately disclose the fate and whereabouts of a former Tanzanian ambassador to Cuba, Humphrey Polepole, who may have been forcibly disappeared.
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Africa Turns to AI as GGGI and ASARECA Forge Climate-Smart Farming Alliance
Africa is turning to artificial intelligence and big data in a new push to protect its food systems from the worsening impacts of climate change. In a landmark move, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)…
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Uganda Communication Commision Shut Down Radio Station Ahead of Bobi Wine Show
The shutdown occurred just ahead of Mr. Kyagulanyi’s scheduled rally in the Mubende District on October 7.
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Humphrey Polepole’s Lawyers File Habeas Corpus, Demanding His Presentation In Court
Polepole’s legal team has also written to the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, requesting immediate intervention and arbitration in Polepole’s human rights case.
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Tanzania Police summons Humphrey Polepole’s brother over his abduction
The incident has sparked concern about the safety of government critics and the protection of human rights in Tanzania, with many calling for a swift and transparent investigation.
