What the Madagascar Coup Means for Africa, Mining, and Competition in the Indian Ocean: Africa File Special Edition

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...

Former world leaders call for revolutionary solution to cost of living crisis: 'Not only fair — it is also essential'

Former world leaders across the globe are advocating for oil, gas, and coal companies to pay "polluter profit taxes," Euronews reported. The proposal letter featured signatures from former Mexican President Felipe Calderon, former Swedish Prime...

Nigeria’s population to swell by 130m in 2050 – World Bank

…to become the world’s most populous country …says lending capacity expanded by about $100bn Nigeria’s population is projected to swell by about 130 million by 2050, firmly establishing the country as one of the most populous nations in the world,...

Dhanteras 2025: PM Narendra Modi, UP CM Yogi Adityanath and Others Extend Greetings on Dhanatrayodashi

New Delhi, October 18: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his greetings to the people on the occasion of Dhanteras on Saturday. "Heartfelt Dhanteras greetings to all my family members in the country. On this sacred occasion, I pray for...

Film Release: NEWF applauds debut of ‘Wild Hope – Rhino Ops’ as a significant milestone for African filmmaking and conservation

Nature, Environment and Wildlife Filmmakers (NEWF), in a co-production with HHMI Tangled Bank Studios and supported by Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife, have produced ‘Wild Hope: Rhino Ops’, a gripping film showcasing the park’s largest rhino horn programme...

Defend unity, peace and sovereignty: President

Samuel Kadungure in MUTARE Zanu-PF is the engine of national development and the party must continue focusing on membership growth, strategic planning, and mobilisation to win elections, President Mnangagwa has said. In his keynote address to mark...

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh interacts with Indian community in Uganda, lauds their commitment

MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh interacts with Indian community in Uganda, lauds their commitment Kampala: Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Friday interacted with the Indian community in Uganda, lauding their enterprise,...

Waiting until disaster strikes hurting aid as early action five times more cost-effective, study says

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Beach volleyball is family Krafft in Namibia

At the 2025 FIVB Beach Volleyball U21 World Championships in Puebla, Namibia is represented by the Kraffts; not just by the talented teenage brothers Max Krafft & Jura Krafft, but by their entire family. Dad Martin Krafft has taken up the coach’s...

Xi underscores shared global duty to advance women’s development at Beijing meeting

President Xi Jinping attends the opening ceremony of the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women and delivers a keynote speech at the China National Convention Center in Beijing, Oct 13, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua]BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping...

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...

The World’s Hunger. Geopolitics of Food

“Hunger isn’t a lack of food, it’s too much power in too few hands.” “Whoever controls wheat controls peace. Whoever controls hunger controls the world.” Food is humanity’s oldest strategic resource and the most decisive one for the future. No...

‘Unstoppable Zanu PF engine of the nation’

Samuel Kadungure in MUTARE ZANU PF is the engine of national development and the party must continue focusing on membership growth, strategic planning and mobilisation to win elections, President Mnangagwa has said. In his keynote address to mark...

FIA defends “democratic” presidential election process after Mayer’s criticism | Formula 1

The FIA has responded to strong criticism of its presidential election process by Tim Mayer after he stood down as a candidate today. Addressing media in Texas, Mayer claimed the organisation of the election had been arranged to prevent a credible...

Africa has turned its back on Prince Harry

Prince Harry has long claimed an affinity with Africa. He first visited at the age of 13, just months after Diana’s death, and later described his joy at seeing the Maasai Mara and meeting Nelson Mandela for the first time. “He was at a very...

Reviving this African game reserve meant catching and transporting hundreds of wild...

Private conservationists working with the government of Mozambique have moved nearly 400 animals — zebra, wildebeest and several species of antelope — by truck to Banhine. It's an attempt to restart a game reserve that is part of the Great Limpopo...

Reviving this African game reserve meant catching, transporting hundreds of animals

CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Fifty years ago, Banhine National Park in Mozambique was a wildlife haven, teeming with herds of giraffe, buffalo and antelope. Then, it was stripped nearly bare by decades of civil war and...

This week in mining: Strong Finishes and strategic shifts

The global mining sector closed out the week with a series of operational milestones, governance updates, and new signs of growth across Africa and the Middle East. Tharisa ends FY2025 on a strong note Tharisa has reported a solid close to its...

Army colonel 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...

Zimbabwe's wheat farmers face market glut

Zimbabwe's wheat farmers are struggling to find buyers after producing a record-breaking harvest this season, raising concerns about market access and crop management in Africa's fast-growing agricultural sector. According to the Ministry of...