Focus on Africa
What led to the downfall of Madagascar's president
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15 October 2025
32 minutes
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An elite military unit says it has seized power in Madagascar from President Andry Rajoelina following weeks of youth-led protests. Where did it all go wrong for the entrepreneur and former DJ, who first became president in 2009 when he was just 34.
Being a park ranger in Africa can be one of the most dangerous professions in the world. We hear from a ranger at Zambia's South Luangwa National Park who, with a group of others, has picked up an international award for his work.
And Ghana’s iconic kente cloth has been officially recognised and granted protected status as a national heritage fabric.
Presenter: Nyasha Michelle
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya, Mark Wilberforce, Alfonso Daniels and Ryan Johnson
Technical Producers: Chris Kouzaris and Sarah Kimberley
Senior Journalist: Patricia Whitehorne
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi
