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Before the last weekend, most people in Madagascar had no clue who Col Michael Randrianirina was.

Mourners gather in Nairobi following the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

Mourners gather in Nairobi following the death of former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga.

President Ruto leads the tributes to Kenya's former prime minister and long-time opposition leader.

A dominant figure in Kenyan politics for decades, Odinga made five unsuccessful attempts at the presidency.

A dominant figure in Kenyan politics for decades, Odinga made five unsuccessful attempts at the presidency.

A dominant figure in Kenyan politics for decades, Odinga made five unsuccessful attempts at the presidency.

Pakistan end world champions South Africa's unbeaten run by completing a 93-run victory in an entertaining and hard-fought first Test in Lahore.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.

Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's government is kicking against the prevailing mood among Western nations.

Crowds celebrated in the streets of the capital Antananarivo after an elite army unit said it had seized power from the president.

Ivory Coast and Senegal become the final two African sides to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.

The military promises elections within two years, but President Rajoelina insists he is still in charge.

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

Cape Verdeans took to the streets to celebrate qualifying for the World Cup, with many hailing it the best day since gaining independence in 1975.

The attack raises questions about security at one of Kenya's most heavily guarded places.

Andry Rajoelina is said to have fled the country by French military jet but his whereabouts are unknown.