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Madagascar : The story behind Edgard Razafindravahy’s forced resignation from the IOC

He ultimately chose to step down early. Having been under strain for several weeks behind the scenes, the secretary general of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), the Malagasy diplomat Edgard Razafindravahy, submitted his resignation on 4 April to this intergovernmental […] ​He ultimately chose to step down early. Having been under strain for several weeks

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Catholicism Thrives in Africa, but Pope’s Cameroon Visit Highlights a Divide

Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, where Leo XIV arrived on Wednesday, shows the disparity. ​Catholicism is growing fast on the continent, yet Africans play a comparatively small role in church leadership. Cameroon, where Leo XIV arrived on Wednesday, shows the disparity. Read More

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Sudan Enters Fourth Year of War Amid World’s Most Severe Humanitarian Crisis

Fighting that erupted in 2023 has forced millions from their homes and left widespread hunger that is now being compounded by strife in the Middle East. ​Fighting that erupted in 2023 has forced millions from their homes and left widespread hunger that is now being compounded by strife in the Middle East. Read More

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Rwanda : French diplomat to head EU delegation in Kigali

Frenchman Jérémie Blin’s EU mission will be to ease tensions between Brussels and Kigali, which have been strained by Rwanda’s support for the AFC-M23 in the DRC. ​Frenchman Jérémie Blin’s EU mission will be to ease tensions between Brussels and Kigali, which have been strained by Rwanda’s support for the AFC-M23 in the DRC. Read More

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