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What the Madagascar Coup Means for Africa, Mining, and Competition in the Indian Ocean: Africa File Special Edition
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Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. Key Takeaway: The Malagasy military took power in Madagascar in response to weeks of massive...
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Cape Town beach lands on Travelers’ Choice “Best of the Best” list
One of Cape Town’s most famous beaches has been awarded a place among the elite few in TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best – Africa Beaches list. The ‘Best of the Best’ list recognises less than one percent of all listings worldwide....
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Madagascar: Army Colonel Set To Be Sworn In As President After Rajoelina’s Ouster
Madagascar is set to swear in Colonel Michael Randrianirina as president on Friday, days after President Andry Rajoelina fled the country following a military-backed takeover that has drawn widespread international concern. The country’s...
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Army colonel, Michael Randrianirina, sworn in as Madagascar president
Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar’s president Friday, just days after a military power grab that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island. Randrianirina led...
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Military leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s new president
Published On 17 Oct 202517 Oct 2025 Madagascar has sworn in an army colonel as president, just days after a military takeover on the back of a popular rebellion that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing into exile. The African island nation’s...
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Military coup: Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president
Days of unrest and a dramatic military intervention have left Madagascar facing a new political transition, with an army colonel set to take power on Friday. Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president Friday, just...
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Army colonel set to be sworn in as Madagascar president
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Antelope County News - Nebraska
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Madagascar was set Friday to swear in an army colonel as president, just days after a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island. The country's highest court was...
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How Trump put me off champagne
An American in London, I frequently have occasion to return to my hometown of Los Angeles. In my latest trip this week, I changed my drink of choice because of President Trump. I passed over a French champagne in favour of a California red, and,...
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King Charles shares details of momentous royal reunion after 27 year gap
Charles will host the President of Germany (Image: Ian Vogler / Daily Mirror) King Charles and the Royal family are set to host the President of Germany for a state visit in December, marking a significant diplomatic event for the UK this year....
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Cape Town beach named one of Africa’s best beaches
Camps Bay Beach has cemented its status as one of the continent’s premier coastal destinations, earning a spot on TripAdvisor’s exclusive Best of the Best – Africa Beaches list. The accolade is reserved for less than one percent of listings...
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Maldives ranked no. 1 island in Africa and Indian Ocean by Condé Nast Traveller
Maldives has once again affirmed its position as a leading global island destination, being ranked No. 1 in Africa and the Indian Ocean at the Condé Nast Traveller 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards, announced on 7 October 2025. The annual Readers’...
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Army colonel sworn in as Madagascar president
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Yahoo News
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Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president Friday, just days after a military power grab that sent ex-president Andry Rajoelina fleeing and raised international alarm about a new coup on the island. Randrianirina led...
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Experts call for holistic 'Blue Values' approach to protect Indian Ocean
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The Standard
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Fishermen on the Indian Ocean. [File, Standard] The ocean serves as a lifeline for millions of people by providing food security, supporting livelihoods, regulating climate, protecting coastlines, and sustaining cultural heritage.However, these...
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Colonel Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar president
Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, center, after his inauguration as president at the Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on October 17, 2025. ZO ANDRIANJAFY / REUTERS Army colonel Michaël Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's...
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Madagascar’s new military leader denies coup allegations
Colonel Michael Randrianirina, the head of Madagascar’s CAPSAT military unit, has rejected claims that the country’s recent power shift amounted to a coup, even as international bodies voice concern over the ousting of President Andry Rajoelina....
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French citizen reunites family of Berks WWII veteran with his ID bracelet
It seemed too good to be true — a mysterious post from a Facebook user nearly 4,000 miles away claiming to have unearthed a link to the past. Debbie Wahl of Shoemakersville was intrigued when she first spotted the post by amateur historian and...
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Experts push for ‘Blue Values’ to advance Indian Ocean sustainability agenda
MOMBASA, Kenya, Oct 4 — Marine experts and stakeholders are calling on countries bordering the Indian Ocean to adopt a holistic “Blue Values” framework to ensure the ocean continues to sustain both people and nature. The call was made during a...
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Experts call for adoption of “Blue Values “framework to safeguard Indian Ocean benefits for people and nature
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Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF)
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Panellists during the Blue Values Special Session at the 13ᵗʰ Western Indian Ocean Marine Science Association (WIOMSA) Scientific Symposium held in Mombasa, Kenya. Photo by Kelvin Muchiri/CIFOR-ICRAF. Mombasa, Kenya – 3 October 2025: Marine...
Whales, waves & world ties: Réunion Island joins Hermanus Whale Festival
Hermanus is making waves internationally as Réunion Island joins as Guest of Honour at this year’s Hermanus Whale Festival (3 to 5 October). This partnership highlights shared commitment to marine conservation – from whale-watching and turtle...
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DRC-M23 Ceasefire Mechanism; Cameroonian Elections: Africa File, October 16, 2025
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Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congolese government and M23 rebels signed a...
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