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'We have to prioritise South Africans': Anti-migrant movement blocks foreigners from healthcare

Sat, 10/18/2025 - 01:45
Activists are stopping foreigners going to some health clinics with little push-back from the state.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Thousands of grief-stricken mourners attend Raila Odinga's funeral

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 20:15
Thousands of mourners attend the state funeral of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Nairobi.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Plan to test Liberian schoolchildren for drugs blocked

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 19:14
The head of Liberia's drug agency says all students should be tested as a way to combat drug abuse.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Chad restores ties with wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 17:15
Chad had terminated its agreement with African Parks after accusing it of failing to curb poaching.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Thousands attend state funeral of former Kenyan Prime Minister Odinga

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 16:15
Mourners carrying national flags and portraits of the late leader pay their final respects at a city stadium.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Madagascar's military leader thanks Gen Z protesters as he is sworn in

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 15:55
Colonel Michael Randrianirina takes his oath of office in front of crowds days after seizing power.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

The moment Madagascar's new president was sworn in

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 15:50
Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.

The moment Madagascar's new president was sworn in

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 15:50
Colonel Michael Randrianirina is sworn in as the new president of Madagascar at a ceremony in the capital.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

From prison to presidential palace: Who is Madagascar's new military ruler?

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 14:59
Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

From prison to presidential palace: Who is Madagascar's new military ruler?

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 14:59
Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Revivals and farewells: Africa's top shots

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 08:18
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Revivals and farewells: Africa's top shots

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 08:18
A selection of the week's best photos from across the African continent and beyond.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

The 'shadow army' helping Uganda's long-serving president keep an iron grip on power

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 01:37
Analysts say the unit has become so influential that it rivals the power of the regular army.

The 'shadow army' helping Uganda's long-serving president keep an iron grip on power

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 01:37
Analysts say the unit has become so influential that it rivals the power of the regular army.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

The 'shadow army' helping Uganda's long-serving president keep an iron grip on power

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 01:37
Analysts say the unit has become so influential that it rivals the power of the regular army.
Categories: Africa, Afrique

Police fire tear gas at crowds mourning former Kenyan prime minister

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 19:55
Thousands of mourners fill the streets of Nairobi from the airport to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects.
Categories: Africa, Biztonságpolitika

Police fire tear gas at crowds mourning former Kenyan prime minister

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 19:55
Thousands of mourners fill the streets of Nairobi from the airport to the Kasarani Stadium to pay their respects.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Seychelles' president-elect set to halt tourist development on tiny island

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 17:50
Patrick Herminie says he will stop further development of the Qatar-backed Assumption Island resort.
Categories: Africa, European Union

Kenya police fire shots and tear gas at crowds gathered to see body of ex-PM Odinga

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 15:25
The crowds were so big that the public viewing was moved from the parliament building to a stadium.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

Convicted ex-president Kabila rallies opposition to 'save' DR Congo from crisis

Thu, 10/16/2025 - 12:00
Joseph Kabila appears in Kenya with other opposition leaders two weeks after being sentenced to death.
Categories: Africa, Swiss News

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