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The United States is bracing for its first government shutdown since 2018, after senators failed to pass a last-minute funding bill. With funding set to expire at midnight Washington time, large parts of the government are expected to grind to…

Former Democratic Republic of Congo president Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death in absentia by a military tribunal in Kinshasa. The court found him guilty of war crimes, treason, and crimes against humanity, citing his alleged role in supporting…

Youth-led protests in Morocco demanding better education and healthcare have entered a fourth day, turning increasingly violent across several cities. Organized online by an anonymous group calling itself “GenZ 212,” the demonstrations have drawn hundreds of young people into the…

Protests are intensifying in Madagascar despite President Andry Rajoelina’s decision to dissolve his government. In a televised address, the president admitted to administrative failings and offered condolences to the families of those killed in the unrest. He apologised to citizens,…

In the United States, four people have been killed following a shooting and fire at a Mormon church in Grand Blanc Township, Michigan. Authorities say several others remain unaccounted for after the blaze, which has since been contained but caused…

Seychelles will head to a rerun presidential election after no candidate secured an outright majority in the first round. Official results released Sunday show opposition leader Patrick Herminie with 48.8 percent of the vote, just ahead of incumbent President Wavel…

In Gabon, voters headed to the polls on Saturday for the first round of legislative and local elections, following ten days of campaigning. About 1,600 candidates are contesting 145 parliamentary seats, while nearly 17,000 are competing for municipal and departmental…

The Southern African Development Community has condemned deadly protests in Madagascar over crippling power and water shortages. In a statement, SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi described the unrest as tragic, saying it has already caused deaths, injuries, and widespread destruction…

Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, has been cleared to run in the presidential election scheduled in January. After Wednesday’s decision, Wine, a pop star-turned-politician, can once again challenge President Yoweri Museveni, who is seeking a…

Seychellois voters will go to the polls from this Saturday, September 27, to elect their President of the Republic and members of the National Assembly. More than 77,000 voters, spread across 26 electoral districts, are expected to cast their ballots…

Authorities in Madagascar on Thursday imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in the capital, after protests over frequent power outages and water shortages turned violent. The demonstrators were denouncing the government and demanding restoration of reliable water and electricity across the country.…

Canadian Union of Postal Workers said it went on a nationwide strike on Thursday after the Canadian government called for the postal company to undergo a widespread transformation to bolster its finances and modernize operations. Canada Post said that its…