Crowds in Madagascar cheer as military unit seizes power

An elite military unit has said it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of youth-led protests over water and power cuts across the country. Crowds were seen celebrating in the streets of the country's capital Antananarivo. Standing outside the presidential palace on Tuesday, CAPSAT chief Col Michael Randrianirina said the military would form a government and hold elections within two years. CAPSAT stands for Personnel Administration and Technical and Administrative Services Corps, and is the most powerful military unit in Madagascar. Rajoelina's whereabouts are unknown, but he has said he is sheltering in a "safe place" following an alleged attempt on his life by "military personnel and politicians". CAPSAT has denied any involvement in any such move. Raila Odinga was one of Kenya's most influential political figures despite five unsuccessful presidential bids. Asashi and Precious use dance as a form of escapism and expression in a show of resilience, community, and hope. Botswana's diamond-reliant economy is under strain - the main diamond company saw a 50% drop in sales last year. The battle for Kordofan, with a population of eight million, is the latest frontline in Sudan's civil war. Turkish authorities hope the youngster, named Zeytin, can soon be returned to his native Nigeria. Following the gold-rush in Lomera, the village population has increased from 1,500 to 12,000 in less than a year. The BBC revisits the city of Goma six months after it was seized by M23 rebels. The BBC's Ian Wafula is in central Nairobi amid the protests to honour those killed a year ago. The Archbishop of Abuja in Nigeria speaks to the BBC about how the next pontiff could be selected. El-Fasher residents Mostafa, Hafiza and Manahel film as their home city comes under fire in Sudan's civil war. Desperate residents have been fleeing floodwaters by wading or paddling to safety in homemade canoes. Nigerian vlogger Alma Asinobi on failed Guinness World Record attempt Teams from across the continent, created to boost the health of older women, face off in a tournament. The African Development Bank president tells the BBC how poverty shaped his world views. The BBC's Barbara Plett Usher visits Khartoum days after the city was recaptured by Sudan's government forces. Anas Aremeyaw Anas says that his libel victory will encourage other journalists to stand up to powerful figures. President Évariste Ndayishimiye says there's "credible intelligence" that Rwanda plans to attack Burundi. The BBC took to the streets of Lesotho's capital to get people's reactions on Trump's comments. Nigeria's Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar speaks to the BBC about the deportation of Nigerians from the US. People are fleeing the continuing fighting in DRC across the river to neighbouring Burundi.