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Madagascar’s🇲🇬 president has reportedly fled the country, opposition leaders and officials say, after weeks of Gen Z-led protests demanding action on corruption and poverty.

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LG Energy Solution said Monday its third-quarter operating profit likely rose 34%, boosted by a rush of U.S. consumers buying electric vehicles before government incentives expired on September 30.

-World News.

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Israelis🇮🇱 are set to receive the final 20 captives from Gaza on Monday, marking a crucial step in the ceasefire after two years of conflict between Tel Aviv and the Palestinian enclave. This exchange represents a pivotal moment in the fragile peace process.

-World News.

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Madagascar’s🇲🇬 Armed Forces Minister has recognized General Pikulas as the new army chief, following his selection by military officers supporting protesters calling for President Andry Rajoelina’s removal.

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US🇺🇸 President Donald Trump declared that “the war is over” in Gaza, crediting Türkiye for brokering the ceasefire. He praised President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s efforts, calling him “fantastic” for helping bring an end to the conflict.

-World News.

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Nigeria’s🇳🇬 Central Bank Governor Olayemi Cardoso will head the nation’s delegation to the World Bank and IMF Annual Meetings in Washington, set to begin on Monday, October 13, according to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga.

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Egypt’s🇪🇬 Sharm el-Sheikh witnessed a tragic accident on Sunday that killed three Qatari diplomats and injured two others. The diplomats were in the Red Sea resort town for Gaza ceasefire talks when their vehicle reportedly lost control, according to Egyptian media and the Qatari embassy.

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📍Serval Wildlife, Tanzania🇹🇿

📷: Servalwildlife

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Madagascar’s🇲🇬 President Andry Rajoelina warned that an illegal power grab is underway, defying the Constitution and democratic principles, after anti-government unrest escalated and soldiers joined mass protests in the capital.

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Cameroon🇨🇲 counts votes today as the world’s oldest president seeks another term.

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📍Cape Verde🇨🇻

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📍South Africa🇿🇦

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Madagascar’s🇲🇬 soldiers were filmed escorting protesters to May 13 Square in Antananarivo, following a rare public appeal showing solidarity with demonstrators demanding the president’s resignation.

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Ethiopia🇪🇹 has begun exporting goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area, marking a key step toward regional integration. The initial shipments included meat, vegetables, and coffee sent to Somalia, Kenya, and South Africa.

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Madagascar’s🇲🇬 army has called on soldiers and security forces to refuse orders to shoot at protesters, as anti-government demonstrations continue tot escalate across the Indian Ocean island.

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Morocco🇲🇦 ranked 50th globally in the 2025 Global Fraud Index with a score of 2.38, placing it in the “grey zone.” Ranked 39th in fraud activity with 0.47 points, the country faces moderate risk compared to other emerging markets, according to British compliance firm SamSub.

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Ethiopia🇪🇹 has introduced tax exemptions for all cargo and public transport vehicles running fully on natural gas. The move aims to boost local energy use following the launch of a major gas plant with an annual production capacity of 111 million liters.

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Samsung was hit with a $445.5 million U.S. jury verdict over wireless communications patent infringement, marking a major legal setback for the tech giant.

-World News.

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Zimbabwean🇿🇼 lawmaker and poet Desire Moyo died instantly when his car collided with an elephant. The animal was unharmed in the incident.

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📍 Lake Retba, Senegal🇸🇳

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📍Cape Town, South Africa🇿🇦

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A magnitude 5.7 earthquake has struck northern Ethiopia🇪🇹.

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Discover Cameroon🇨🇲 Africa in Miniature! From stunning beaches to lush rainforests, vibrant cultures, and majestic mountains, adventure awaits at every turn.

📷: Whereelseto

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📍Morocco🇲🇦

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The IMF announced a staff-level agreement with Ghana🇬🇭 on the fifth review of its loan programme. Once approved by the Executive Board, Ghana will receive around $385 million, raising total disbursements under the programme to more than $2.8 billion.