Madagascar residents emerged Friday morning to survey destruction following deadly demonstrations against persistent utility failures. Young protesters had gathered Thursday demanding solutions to daily electricity and water outages lasting more than 12 hours. Police deployed tear gas and rubber bullets against crowds before establishing overnight curfews across Antananarivo. Hospital officials reported five fatalities during the unrest.
Demonstrators targeted government infrastructure and businesses throughout the evening rampage. Attackers burned banks, retail establishments and residences belonging to three ruling party legislators. Vandals damaged a cable car station representing a major government development initiative...
A contemporary art museum opened Thursday in Grand-Bassam, a UNESCO World Heritage coastal town in Ivory Coast. The facility occupies a renovated colonial-era building that previously housed postal and customs operations. Twenty-eight artists from nine African nations display works spanning painting, sculpture, photography and design in the inaugural exhibition. Officials preserved the structure's original red brick architecture, wooden windows and elevated ceilings during restoration.
The House of Art features permanent and temporary gallery spaces alongside artist workshops and meeting areas. Culture Minister Francoise Remarck described the venue as vital for cultural preservation and promotion. The collaboration between government...
Cameroon President Paul Biya departed for Europe days before campaign season began for October elections. The 92-year-old leader travels frequently to Geneva while seeking his eighth consecutive term since taking office in 1982. Sources confirm his absence from the United Nations General Assembly where his foreign minister appeared instead.
Opposition groups struggle to select a unified candidate against Biya despite widespread public dissatisfaction. His daughter Brenda posted social media criticism before quickly removing the statement and apologizing. Cameroonians living abroad plan protests against his expensive international travels while domestic poverty affects one-quarter of the population according to World Bank data.
Nigeria ships 90 percent of its leather production to European and Asian markets where manufacturers transform the materials into luxury goods. International brands like Gucci and Louis Vuitton source raw hides through intermediaries from Kano state tanneries. These finished products carry foreign manufacturing labels despite their Nigerian origins. Designer Isi Omiyi fights this practice by creating high-end Nigerian leather goods priced up to $1,500.
Kano operates 11 tanneries that process goat and sheep hides from across West Africa. Modern facilities like Ztannery complete 80 percent of leather processing before exporting semi-finished materials to Europe. Traditional tanneries such as Majema serve local designers who cannot afford...
Chelsea midfielder Cole Palmer faces a three-week recovery period due to a persistent groin problem. Manager Enzo Maresca confirmed the decision to sideline Palmer until the October international break. The injury forced Palmer's early exit during the recent Manchester United defeat. Medical staff traced the issue back to July's abbreviated pre-season following Chelsea's Club World Cup victory.
Maresca emphasized conservative treatment to prevent further complications. The Italian coach ruled out surgical intervention, focusing instead on pain management. Palmer has appeared in just three starting lineups across seven seasonal fixtures. His absence also affected England duty during recent World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and...
Former Ghana player Yusif Alhassan Chibsah criticized Bibiani GoldStars for firing head coach Frimpong Manso after their recent continental match defeat. The club dismissed Manso following a 2-0 loss to Algerian team JS Kabylie during the CAF Champions League preliminary round first leg last Saturday. Manso had previously led GoldStars to their maiden Ghana Premier League championship during the prior season. Chibsah believes factors beyond football performance motivated the coaching change.
The ex-international defender told TV3 that GoldStars performed adequately against a well-prepared opponent during their debut continental campaign. He emphasized that the team avoided embarrassment and should focus on gaining valuable experience...
Karela United coach Nurudeen Amadu targets mid-table placement after the team barely escaped relegation during the previous campaign. The Pride and Passion currently holds third position with four points from two matches in the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season. Amadu believes consistent home performances at Aliu Mahama Stadium will determine their final league standing. The former FC Samartex manager emphasizes that avoiding another relegation battle remains the primary focus.
The club faces Medeama SC on Sunday at 15:00 GMT during Matchday 3 action. Amadu plans to extend the team's unbeaten start through strong home form. Victory against visiting opponents could establish momentum for the remainder of the season. The coach views...
One hundred elementary school girls from Nandom Municipality began intensive computer skills training this week. Anthony Ziniel, the municipal chief executive, started the program Monday at St. Ann's Vocational Institution. Students receive instruction in groups of twenty with two instructors guiding each class. The district provides three daily meals during the seven-day course.
Education Director Pascaline Ninfaakang praised the program as essential preparation for digital careers. Participants will complete written assessments Saturday before returning to their home schools. The initiative connects to Ghana's national Girls-in-ICT effort led by the Communications Ministry. Partners include the Ghana Investment Fund for Electronic...
Oti Regional Minister John Kwadwo Gyapong faces no involvement in school feeding contract controversies according to his office's official response. Officials rejected claims from a September 12 New Crusading Guide article suggesting the minister participated in party executive disagreements about contract awards. The Regional School Feeding Coordinator maintains complete authority over contract distribution and beneficiary selection processes. Ministry representatives emphasized Gyapong never decided which regional executives or communications officers received feeding program benefits.
Contract management falls under the coordinator's exclusive supervision rather than ministerial oversight. The office demanded critics provide...
