Africa

• Spain: a different approach to Africa and to migrants 17 October 2025
  In contrast to many Western nations, Spain is charting an independent path on migration and relations with Africa. While the USA, UK, France, and Germany are reducing development aid, prime minister Pedro Sánchez is deepening his country’s engagement with Africa through investment, diplomacy, and dialogue. The socialist-led government’s strategy emphasises…
• South Africa: Ramaphosa still pursuing genocide case against Israel 17 October 2025
  Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed that the new Gaza ceasefire will not alter his country’s genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. Speaking before parliament, he said South Africa remains committed to pursuing justice, adding that ‘true reconciliation requires accountability’. Filed in December 2023, the case accuses Israel…
• Madagascar: military takeover after president flees 17 October 2025
  Madagascar has plunged deeper into political turmoil after Colonel Michael Randrianirina announced that the military was seizing control of the nation, moments after parliament voted to impeach president Andry Rajoelina. He said that the armed forces would form a governing council and appoint a civilian-led government, suspending both the constitution…
• Burkina Faso: government arrests eight humanitarian workers 9 October 2025
  The military government of Burkina Faso has arrested eight employees of the Netherlands-based International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO), accusing them of ‘spying and treason’. The security minister claims that the group, which includes citizens from France, the Czech Republic, Mali, Senegal, and Burkina Faso, continued operating after a three-month ban…
• Madagascar: protests continue despite government dissolution 3 October 2025
  Madagascar is facing mounting unrest as protests continue despite president Andry Rajoelina’s decision to dissolve the government. The move, announced on state television, was intended to ease tensions following demonstrations over widespread water and power shortages. Rajoelina expressed sympathy to families of those killed and acknowledged administrative failings, yet protesters…