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Arrests as Madagascar opposition protest living costs
Arrests as Madagascar opposition protest living costs
by  AFP

Police in Madagascar detained two leading members of the main opposition party on Saturday during a protest in the capital against rising living costs and economic hardship. "We came to demonstrate against the high cost of living."

Al-Qaeda linked group claims Mali attack
Al-Qaeda linked group claims Mali attack
by  AFP

An Al-Qaeda affiliate claimed a deadly suicide attack in a strategic garrison town near the Malian capital, according to jihadist monitor SITE which authenticated a statement from the group. The Support Group for Islam and Muslims (GSIM) is the main jihadist alliance in the Sahel and is linked to Al-Qaeda.

Springboks recall Vermeulen, Steyn for New Zealand Tests
Springboks recall Vermeulen, Steyn for New Zealand Tests
by  AFP

South Africa have recalled back-row forward Duane Vermeulen and utility back Francois Steyn for two Rugby Championship home matches against New Zealand during August. After the New Zealand Tests, South Africa play twice in Australia, then away and home against Argentina in the Championship before tour matches against Ireland, France, Italy and England during November.

Libya militia clashes kill 16: health ministry
Libya militia clashes kill 16: health ministry
by  AFP

At least 16 people were killed and 52 wounded in fighting between armed groups in Tripoli, the health ministry said Saturday, following the latest politically driven violence to hit the Libyan capital. "All the wounded received medical care in hospitals" in Tripoli, the health ministry said in a statement.

Hundreds protest against Tunisia constitution ahead of vote
Hundreds protest against Tunisia constitution ahead of vote
by  AFP

Hundreds of people protested Saturday in Tunis against a draft constitution put forward by President Kais Saied, demanding his resignation two days before Tunisia votes on the disputed charter. Tunisia is preparing to vote Monday on a draft constitution that would enshrine the vast powers that Saied has exercised since he sacked the government and suspended parliament on July 25 last year.

Russia, Ukraine seal landmark grain deal in Istanbul
Russia, Ukraine seal landmark grain deal in Istanbul
by  AFP

Ukraine and Russia on Friday signed a landmark deal aimed at relieving a global food crisis caused by blocked Black Sea grain deliveries, ending months of negotiations and sending wheat prices tumbling to levels last seen before Moscow's invasion. Following the deal, wheat prices tumbled to levels last seen before Russia's invasion -- even as some analysts expressed scepticism about the accord.

Macron hosts close ally Egypt's al-Sisi
Macron hosts close ally Egypt's al-Sisi
by  AFP

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday met Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Paris for their latest talks aimed at tightening a relationship based on security and defence ties that has troubled activists.

Zimbabwe braces for new gold coin as hedge against inflation
Zimbabwe braces for new gold coin as hedge against inflation
by  AFP

Zimbabwe will next week introduce a gold coin aimed at battling a resurgence in inflation and easing the public's thirst for US dollars. The government says the innovation aims at shoring up the economy at a time of galloping inflation and depreciation of the Zimbabwean dollar.

Kenya court finds three police guilty of killing rights lawyer
Kenya court finds three police guilty of killing rights lawyer
by  AFP

A Kenyan court on Friday found three police officers and an informer guilty of murdering a human rights lawyer, his client and their driver, six years after the killings triggered angry protests. On Friday, high court judge Jessie Lessit ruled that three officers as well as a police informer were guilty of murder.