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Madagascar: In Madagascar, Gen-Z Overthrew a Corrupt Regime but the Battle Against State Capture Has Barely Begun

[The Conversation Africa] Youth-led demonstrations that shook Madagascar in late 2025 began as protests over water and electricity shortages.

  • Gen-Z protesters ousted President Rajoelina in Madagascar's 2025 uprising.
  • State capture evident through presidential powers, loyalist-dominated bureaucracy.
  • National dialogue in August 2026 may redefine governance rules in captured state.

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Mali: The Coup Costs More Than the Corruption It Claims to Fix

[African Arguments] Since 2020, soldiers have seized power in Mali, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso (twice), Niger, and Gabon.

  • Coup governments worsen corruption, not improve it
  • First act of coup suspends institutions crucial for fighting corruption
  • Coup-affected countries show no convergence on UN's Human Development Index

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Jamaat continues sit-in for second day in Peshawar

PESHAWAR: Jamaat-i-Islami continued its sit-in outside the Governor’s House on Monday against the increase in petroleum product prices. A large number of party workers and leaders were in attendance. The indefinite sit-ins, launched on the call of JI Pakistan emir Hafiz Naeemur Rahman, are being held outside governors’ houses in all four…

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Shakira Pledges $1.25 Million to Rebuild Colombia Schools After Earthquake

Shakira has committed an initial $1.25 million — with Global Citizen, Live Nation and CAF — to rebuild schools damaged by the earthquake in Colombia's Chocó region.

  • Shakira pledges $1.25 million to rebuild schools in Colombia after 7.4-magnitude earthquake.
  • Funds include contributions from Live Nation, FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, and CAF.
  • Philanthropist Howard Buffett pledges to rebuild 10 additional schools in Chocó.

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Campaign councils: Candidates intensify consultations as INEC lifts ban tomorrow

As the official start of campaigning for Nigeria’s 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections starts tomorrow, major political parties have yet to fully constitute their campaign councils.

  • Nigeria's 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections approaching
  • INEC lifts ban on campaigning, begins August 19, 2026
  • APC, ADC, NDC finalizing campaign councils with party leaders

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By land or by sea

Recently, I happened to find an interesting article titled “By Land or by Sea: Continental Power, Maritime Power and the Fight for a New World Order” by Sarah C. M. Paine, William S.

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Edo Assembly suspends ex-speaker after resignation

The Edo State House of Assembly has suspended the immediate past Speaker Blessing Agbebaku over alleged leadership failure barely an hour after his resignation from the position.

  • Edo State House of Assembly suspends former Speaker Blessing Agbebaku
  • Agbebaku resigned due to alleged leadership failings and impeachment threats
  • New Speaker Yekini Idiaye accused Agbebaku of poor leadership

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Osun poll: NBA calls for BVAS upgrade

The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has described the 2026 Osun State governorship election as generally peaceful and orderly, but raised concerns over the performance of the Bimodal Voter…

  • NBA lauds 2026 Osun governorship election as peaceful and orderly.
  • NBA criticizes BVAS system for performance issues across polling units.
  • NBA demands BVAS upgrades before 2027 elections.

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Boys are rarely taught to be caring. If they were, we could better prevent domestic violence

Rather than focusing only on what men should stop doing, we should also pay greater attention to the kinds of men we hope they become.

  • Teaching boys to be caring can help prevent domestic violence.
  • Caring masculinity encourages empathy, emotional literacy, and responsibility.
  • Men who endorse traditional masculinity are more likely to use violence against women.

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SADC summit measured by impact on people’s lives: Ramaphosa

The SADC Heads of State and Government Summit in Durban concluded on Monday.

  • SADC Chairperson Cyril Ramaphosa emphasizes summit's impact on people's lives.
  • Durban summit signs legal instruments, commits to industrialization and mineral beneficiation.
  • Ramaphosa focuses on implementing resolutions, measuring progress through tangible improvements.

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Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman Over Strait of Hormuz Talks With Iran

President Donald Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes in talks with Iran over reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid stalled negotiations.

  • Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz negotiations.
  • Threat made during Fox News interview on August 17.
  • 60-day memorandum of understanding between US and Iran expired.

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Bail hearing for Mkhwanazi and five others resumes in Brakpan

The case relates to the April 2022 abduction and murder of businessman Emmanuel Mbense

  • Bail hearing resumes for Mkhwanazi and five others in Brakpan Magistrate's Court
  • Six accused originally sought bail on Friday, case adjourned for arguments
  • Charges include murder, robbery, and obstructing justice in 2022 case
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