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1. Macron urges respect for Madagascar's constitutional order amid crisis concerns

   French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed deep concern over the political crisis in Madagascar but stopped short of confirming reports that the country’s president was evacuated with French assistance.

2. Morocco's Gen Z protesters call for peaceful 'sit-ins' on Saturday

   The movement is hoping to further push their demands for government to reform education and healthcare, while tackling corruption and a cost of living crisis.

3. Kenyan guard killed in attack outside Presidential office

   Police in Kenya have been granted 14 days to hold a man accused of stabbing a guard to death on Monday outside the country's presidential office, an attack widely seen as a major security lapse.

4. Cape Verde makes history, qualifies for first-ever FIFA World Cup

   Cape Verde has achieved the unthinkable. In a night of unforgettable celebrations at Estádio Nacional, the island nation defeated Eswatini 3-0 to qualify for their first-ever FIFA World Cup.

5. Madagascar's president dissolves national assembly, sparking anger among protesters

   Youth expressed their disappointment after the presidency announced the dissolution of the lower house of parliament on Tuesday.