Madagascar's opposition condemned President Hery Rajaonarimampianina on Saturday for rejecting their nominations for a consensus prime minister, who it is hoped will lift a crisis sparked by controversial electoral reform laws. Madagascar has been rocked by violent protests since April 21 that initially sought to oppose the new laws the opposi ...

The Comoros opposition on Saturday demanded the re-establishment of democratic institutions in protest at a planned July referendum on constitutional reform, which could allow President Azali Assoumani to seek re-election. Assoumani only took office in 2016 but wants to hold a fresh vote next year, two years early, so that he can remain in pow ...