Africa Madagascar An increase in the number of demonstrations have created chaos in the capital; the police has announced that measures will be taken against the perpetrators and instigators of these movements
Africa Madagascar A significant revision of electricity prices charged by the Madagascan water and electricity company has passed at Government level, resulting in a 20% price increase for the first year, raising concerns among operators of the sector
Africa Madagascar A collaboration to start the process of repatriating human remains seized during French colonial rule has been announced by the Ministers of Culture of France and Madagascar
Africa Madagascar A team of model boat builders in Antananarivo is making Madagascar's craft industry shine; founded in 1993, the workshop known as 'The Village' has made ships for distinguished customers as the King of Spain and even the Pope
Africa Madagascar An international team of researchers has discovered an enigmatic rock architecture at Teniky, a site in the remote Isalo massif that is unparalleled on the island or on the East African coast with terraces, stone walls, stone pools and rock-cut structures
Africa Madagascar The state intends to disseminate hybrid rice technology on a large scale in order to increase agricultural yields by as much as threefold
Africa Madagascar Faced with recurring water supply problems in Antananarivo, Prime Minister Ntsay met with officials from the Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, but no immediate solution was adopted
Africa Madagascar Jenny Williams, senior space analyst at the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew, London, flew over Madagascar with small drones to map its extraordinary biodiversity, also showing if, how and where protected areas are being deforested
Africa Madagascar The Central Bank of Madagascar published its note on the economic situation and outlook showing encouraging signs of recovery in the second quarter of 2024
Africa Madagascar In an operation aimed at preserving the environment and sustainable development, the competent Ministry recently put an end to the actions of two networks of traffickers of precious or protected wood, particularly rosewood
Africa Madagascar The Port of Mahajanga, currently undergoing emergency works, needs rehabilitation and expansion, said the World Bank after a visit on site with Malagasy authorities; works should be undertaken urgently in parallel with the rehabilitation of RN4
Africa Madagascar The country was chosen for the launch of the UNFPA report on the state of the world population in 2024 for the Indian Ocean islands because of its progress in access to integrated sexual and reproductive health services, particularly for family planning
Africa Madagascar The IRMAR presidential platform won 84 seats out of the 163 up for grabs, obtaining an absolute majority in the National Assembly, proclaimed High Constitutional Court