Africa Madagascar Out of fears over the vote exacerbating popular anger in a difficult socio-economic situation, the President of the National Assembly, i.e. the Parliament, called for the suspension of the electoral process less than a week before the elections
Africa Madagascar Preparations for the first round of the presidential elections, scheduled for 16 November, are proceeding; 9 million ballots, or 84% of the ballot papers, have already been distributed
Africa Madagascar A collective of opposition candidates participating in Madagascar's presidential elections held a large demonstration in Antananarivo, denouncing what they called "an illegitimate electoral process"
Africa Madagascar Malagasy companies will be among the participants in the fourth edition of the Turkey-Africa Economic and Trade Forum being held today and tomorrow in Istanbul
Africa Madagascar As part of the Banky Foiben'i Madagasikara's 50th anniversary celebrations, a roadmap was presented outlining the general steps and stages to be followed for the use of Madagascar's digital currency, 'e-ariary', for now still at exploration stage
Africa Madagascar Roland Ratsiraka of the Malagasy party Tonga Saina, spokesperson for the Collectif, said that there was a violation of the Constitution and several obstacles to the smooth running of the pre-election campaign
Africa Madagascar Outgoing President Andry Rajoelina has filed his candidature for the presidential elections, becoming the 28th candidate on the ballot scheduled for 9 November 2023, a controversial move due to his dual French and Malagasy citizenship
Africa Madagascar At least 12 killed in stampede at Indian Ocean Island Games opening ceremony; the crush occurred as crowds tried to enter the Mahamasina Municipal Stadium in Antananarivo
Africa Madagascar The filing of nominations for the 9 November presidential election opens today 23 August and potential candidates will have until 6 September to submit their nomination files to the High Constitutional Court in Ambohidahy
Africa Madagascar Civil society organizations denounce a critical situation at the Office national pour l'environnement, demanding that a new Director General be appointed as soon as possible
Africa Madagascar Antananarivo's first urban train will go into service on 15 August and will connect Soarano station to Amaronakona (By-Pass)
Africa Madagascar The European Investment Bank will support two development projects worth €30 million, one of which involves the construction of mini solar parks in 120 villages on the island, the second relating to the agri-food industry
Africa Madagascar The pilots' union of Air Madagascar has called for the introduction of new aircraft to strengthen the fleet of the national airline Madagascar Airlines