Africa

Madagascar's president in hiding after 'attempt on his life'
Andry Rajoelina, sheltering in undisclosed ‘safe space,’ vows to continue ‘looking for solutions’
Madagascar's president in hiding after 'attempt on his life'
Andry Rajoelina, sheltering in undisclosed ‘safe space,’ vows to continue ‘looking for solutions’

Gabonese vote in 2nd round of legislative elections
Contest is in 77 constituencies where no candidate won an absolute majority in 1st round

EXPLAINER - Cameroon’s presidential election: All you need to know
More than 8M Cameroonians eligible to vote in presidential election

UN refugee agency urges action to address deepening displacement crisis in Africa's Sahel region
About 4M people uprooted as violence, climate shocks, hunger drive mass displacement, says UNHCR

Somalia, Djibouti welcome Gaza ceasefire, call for Palestinian independent state
Both Horn of Africa nations call for full implementation to secure peace, humanitarian access, credible path to 2-state solution

Protesters in Madagascar call on president to resign
Police use tear gas, stun grenades and rubber bullets to disperse crowds