Health Oct 09 The plague never went away. Cases are reported in parts of Africa and the U.S. nearly every year By Associated Press
World Oct 17 Army colonel who led lightning-fast coup in Madagascar sworn in as new president Col. Michael Randrianirina's ascent to the presidency came just three days after he announced that the armed forces were taking power in Madagascar, the Indian Ocean island of around 30 million people off Africa’s east coast. By Gerald Imray, Nqobile Ntshangase, Associated Press
World Oct 16 Gen Z protesters around the world lead wave of generational discontent A new wave of protests is unfolding worldwide, driven by young people expressing discontent with their governments. By Sheikh Saaliq, Associated Press
World Oct 14 Madagascar military says it has taken control of government The military plans to form a council and appoint a prime minister to establish a civilian government. By Nqobile Ntshangase, Brian Inganga, Sarah Tetaud, Gerald Imray, Associated Press
World Oct 12 Madagascar's president says attempted coup is underway Madagascar has been shaken by three weeks of the most significant unrest in years in the nation. The protests are led by a group calling itself "Gen Z Madagascar," and the United Nations says the demonstrations have left 22 people… By Sarah Tetaud, Gerald Imray, Associated Press
Oct 09 Gen Z protesters in Madagascar clash with police as they call for president to step down By Sarah Tetaud, Associated Press About 1,000 protesters marched in Madagascar's capital on Thursday, clashing with police who used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse them in the third week of what has been the most significant unrest in years in the Indian Ocean island… Continue reading
Sep 29 'Violent response' to youth-led protests in Madagascar leave at least 22 dead, U.N. says By Gerald Imray, Sarah Tetaud, Associated Press The United Nations’ human rights office says that violence surrounding youth-led anti-government protests in the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar over the past several days has killed at least 22 people. Continue reading
Mar 17 Locals pick up pieces after Cyclone Freddy as death toll rises By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Vitus-Gregory Gondwe, Associated Press On Friday, Malawi authorities said Freddy killed at least 326 people, with 200 still missing. There are hundreds of makeshift camps set up across the country for survivors. Continue reading
Feb 22 Weakened Cyclone Freddy continues to batter Madagascar, killing 4 By Laetitia Bezain, Associated Press A weakened Cyclone Freddy which pummeled Madagascar Tuesday night with heavy rains and strong destructive winds has killed four people and is continuing to wreak havoc in the southwest of the Indian Ocean nation. Continue reading
Feb 20 Madagascar, Mozambique prepare for 'dangerous' Cyclone Freddy By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press A cyclone which is intensifying as it approaches the southeastern African coast has been labeled as "dangerous" by the United Nation's weather agency on Monday as nations brace for landfall. Continue reading