Freed Palestinians prisoners, some in Israeli jails for 20 years, arrive home in Gaza under ceasefire deal

Freed Palestinians prisoners, some in Israeli jails for 20 years, arrive home in Gaza under ceasefire deal

Several thousand people gathered inside and around the Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, awaiting the arrival of freed prisoners, with some waving Palestinian flags and others holding pictures of their relatives.

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‘Gen Z Madagascar’ revolution: President on run after youth inspired bloodless military coup

‘Gen Z Madagascar’ revolution: President on run after youth inspired bloodless military coup

The protests snowballed into larger dissatisfaction with the government and the leadership of Rajoelina. The demonstrators have brought up a range of issues, including poverty and the cost of living, access to tertiary education, and alleged corruption and embezzlement of public funds by government officials as well as their families and associates.

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Sigh of relief to Israeli families as Hamas hands over all living hostages to Israel as Trump declares ‘Gaza war over’

Sigh of relief to Israeli families as Hamas hands over all living hostages to Israel as Trump declares ‘Gaza war over’

The Israeli military said it had received all hostages confirmed to be alive after their transfer from Gaza by the Red Cross, prompting cheering, hugging and weeping among thousands waiting at “Hostage Square” in Tel Aviv.

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‘Behind the polished image of the Obamas lies a deeply human story of love tested by extraordinary circumstances’

‘Behind the polished image of the Obamas lies a deeply human story of love tested by extraordinary circumstances’

The couple’s struggles sparked rumours of a split, especially when Michelle began retreating from public appearances ahead of President Trump’s inauguration. She notably skipped significant events, including the funeral of President Jimmy Carter and Trump’s swearing-in ceremony, allegedly fuelling speculation about the state of their marriage.

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‘No public participation, no mining’, Gem MP warns investor as Siaya County in Lake Victoria Basin braces for gold wealth

‘No public participation, no mining’, Gem MP warns investor as Siaya County in Lake Victoria Basin braces for gold wealth

Speaking to the press at Ramula after presiding over a church function at the Church of Christ in Africa, the legislator said there was a need for the company to engage the people directly and avoid going through brokers, some of whom are accused of forging signatures to portray an image that the locals were in support of the project.

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Military joins ‘Gen Z Madagascar’ attempt to take over power from President Rajoelina, a former radio DJ

Military joins ‘Gen Z Madagascar’ attempt to take over power from President Rajoelina, a former radio DJ

The Gen Z protesters who inspired the uprising have their own website, Facebook page and other social media channels and a GoFundMe page to raise money. They have mobilized over the internet and say they were inspired by other protests that toppled governments in Nepal and Sri Lanka.

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Opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins presidential runoff election in Seychelles

Opposition leader Patrick Herminie wins presidential runoff election in Seychelles

Both Herminie and Ramkalawan ran spirited campaigns trying to address key issues for voters, including environmental damage and a crisis of drug addiction in a country long seen as a tourist haven.

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Ivory Coast arrests 237 youths protesting  authoritarian drift after removal of presidential terms limits

Ivory Coast arrests 237 youths protesting authoritarian drift after removal of presidential terms limits

Ivory Coast, a nation of 32 million and the largest economy in Francophone West Africa, is due to hold a presidential election in two weeks. Earlier this year, four main opposition figures, including former President Laurent Gbagbo and former Credit Suisse Chief Executive Tidjane Thiam, were barred from running by the electoral commission.

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Seychelles holds a runoff in a tight race between president and opposition challenger

Seychelles holds a runoff in a tight race between president and opposition challenger

A week before the first round of voting, activists filed a lawsuit against the government challenging a recent decision to issue a long-term lease for a 400,000-square-metre (100-acre) area on Assomption, one of the country’s 115 islands, to a Qatari company to develop a luxury hotel. The largest island in the archipelago is Mahé.

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Kenya’s taxman introduces station-less PIN service delivery to improve taxpayer convenience

Kenya’s taxman introduces station-less PIN service delivery to improve taxpayer convenience

To further expand access, KRA is rolling out an agent model, like those used by banks and mobile service providers, to reach rural and underserved areas. The authority plans to recruit 10,000 agents this year to offer basic services such as registration, tax filing, and payments.

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