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Madagascar's New Military Leader Says Power Grab "Was Not A Coup"
Madagascar's Colonel Michael Randrianirina insisted on the eve of his swearing in as new leader on Friday that a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing the island was "not a coup".
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Madagascar Army Unit Takes Control Of Military, Joins GenZ Protests
A mutinied army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was under way.
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Madagascar's President Fires Government Following Deadly Gen Z Protests
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina fired the prime minister and the rest of his government Monday in response to days of deadly Gen Z-led protests in the Indian Ocean island over the failure of the electricity and water supplies.
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Ethiopia Launches Africa's Largest Dam Amid Protests From Egypt
Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated Africa's largest dam to boost the economy, end frequent blackouts and support the growth of electric vehicle development in a country that has banned the importation of gasoline-powered vehicles.
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"Waste Of Time": Bangladesh Captain On Murder-Accused Shakib Al Hasan's Test Absence
Shakib Al Hasan, who was named in a murder case after the anti-discrimination protests in Bangladesh, raised concerns over his safety.
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Shakib Al Hasan Fans Protest In Dhaka Ahead Of Home Test Series Against South Africa
Fans of Shakib Al Hasan, a Bangladeshi politician and cricketer, on Friday gathered outside the Mirpur Cricket Stadium in the capital Dhaka to protest ahead of the home Test series against South Africa
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South Africa Confirm Two-Test Bangladesh Tour In October
It will make South Africa the first team to tour Bangladesh for a bilateral cricket series post the protests and upheaval resulting in the downfall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government.
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Famous Protests At The FIFA World Cups In Past
The World Cup is the pinnacle of international football, and it has historically included both the highest athletic prowess and numerous protests.
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8-Year-Old Indian-Origin Girl Kidnapped In South Africa's Cape Town
The abduction of an eight-year-old Indian-origin girl in South Africa's Cape Town and the alleged inaction of the police in probing the case has triggered protests by the residents of the city.
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Student Urinates On Books And Laptop Of Black Student In 'Racist' Attack In South African University
In the clip the student can be heard asking white student "Why are you peeing in my room bruh?" to which the student responds inaudibly and then exclaims "quiet".
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South Africa Unrest Was "Planned": President Cyril Ramaphosa
The deadly violence that has rocked South Africa for the past week was planned, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Friday, as authorities said they had identified 12 suspects.
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South African Government Asks For 25,000 Troops To Curb Unrest
The South African government on Wednesday sought to deploy around 25,000 troops to curb unrest, now in its sixth straight day, amid fears of food and fuel shortages as disruption to farming, manufacturing and oil refining began to bite.
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Chinese-Funded Harbour In Sierra Leone Stirs Environmental Fears
Sierra Leoneans are protesting a planned industrial harbour in a lush village in the West African country over concerns the Chinese-financed project will destroy pristine rainforest and pollute the ocean.
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WhatsApp-Facebook Data-Sharing Policy Update Opposed by South Africa
South Africa's information regulator has protested WhatsApp's plans to share user data with Facebook, vowing to engage directly with the popular messaging app to ensure its compliance to national privacy laws.
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From Pakistan To Bangladesh, Protests Flare Up Against France
France stepped up security nationwide on Friday to guard against Islamist attacks after the fatal stabbings at a church in Nice, while protests flared in parts of the Middle East, Asia and Africa over French caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad.
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Madagascar's New Military Leader Says Power Grab "Was Not A Coup"
Madagascar's Colonel Michael Randrianirina insisted on the eve of his swearing in as new leader on Friday that a military power grab that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing the island was "not a coup".
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Madagascar Army Unit Takes Control Of Military, Joins GenZ Protests
A mutinied army unit declared Sunday that it was taking control of all Madagascar military forces as President Andry Rajoelina said an "attempt to seize power illegally" was under way.
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Madagascar's President Fires Government Following Deadly Gen Z Protests
Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina fired the prime minister and the rest of his government Monday in response to days of deadly Gen Z-led protests in the Indian Ocean island over the failure of the electricity and water supplies.
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Ethiopia Launches Africa's Largest Dam Amid Protests From Egypt
Ethiopia on Tuesday inaugurated Africa's largest dam to boost the economy, end frequent blackouts and support the growth of electric vehicle development in a country that has banned the importation of gasoline-powered vehicles.
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"Waste Of Time": Bangladesh Captain On Murder-Accused Shakib Al Hasan's Test Absence
Shakib Al Hasan, who was named in a murder case after the anti-discrimination protests in Bangladesh, raised concerns over his safety.
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Shakib Al Hasan Fans Protest In Dhaka Ahead Of Home Test Series Against South Africa
Fans of Shakib Al Hasan, a Bangladeshi politician and cricketer, on Friday gathered outside the Mirpur Cricket Stadium in the capital Dhaka to protest ahead of the home Test series against South Africa
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South Africa Confirm Two-Test Bangladesh Tour In October
It will make South Africa the first team to tour Bangladesh for a bilateral cricket series post the protests and upheaval resulting in the downfall of the Sheikh Hasina-led government.
-
Famous Protests At The FIFA World Cups In Past
The World Cup is the pinnacle of international football, and it has historically included both the highest athletic prowess and numerous protests.
-
8-Year-Old Indian-Origin Girl Kidnapped In South Africa's Cape Town
The abduction of an eight-year-old Indian-origin girl in South Africa's Cape Town and the alleged inaction of the police in probing the case has triggered protests by the residents of the city.
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Student Urinates On Books And Laptop Of Black Student In 'Racist' Attack In South African University
In the clip the student can be heard asking white student "Why are you peeing in my room bruh?" to which the student responds inaudibly and then exclaims "quiet".
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South Africa Unrest Was "Planned": President Cyril Ramaphosa
The deadly violence that has rocked South Africa for the past week was planned, President Cyril Ramaphosa said Friday, as authorities said they had identified 12 suspects.
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South African Government Asks For 25,000 Troops To Curb Unrest
The South African government on Wednesday sought to deploy around 25,000 troops to curb unrest, now in its sixth straight day, amid fears of food and fuel shortages as disruption to farming, manufacturing and oil refining began to bite.
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Chinese-Funded Harbour In Sierra Leone Stirs Environmental Fears
Sierra Leoneans are protesting a planned industrial harbour in a lush village in the West African country over concerns the Chinese-financed project will destroy pristine rainforest and pollute the ocean.
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WhatsApp-Facebook Data-Sharing Policy Update Opposed by South Africa
South Africa's information regulator has protested WhatsApp's plans to share user data with Facebook, vowing to engage directly with the popular messaging app to ensure its compliance to national privacy laws.
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From Pakistan To Bangladesh, Protests Flare Up Against France
France stepped up security nationwide on Friday to guard against Islamist attacks after the fatal stabbings at a church in Nice, while protests flared in parts of the Middle East, Asia and Africa over French caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad.
