Africa Madagascar The official inauguration of the RN5 A, which connects Vohémar to Ambilobe, took place; the national road linking the regions of Sava and Diana was once unpaved and is now fully asphalted
Africa Madagascar Increasing the industry's contribution to the GDP from the current 17% to 30% within 15 years is the goal set by the government; several ministries are collaborating to develop local resources and support farmers and growers
Africa Madagascar Dozens of lemurs and over 900 turtles from the country, illegally trafficked into Thailand, are returning to the island, as announced by Madagascar's Ministry of the Environment
Africa Madagascar A new 0,5% tax on mobile money transactions exceeding 150.000 ariary (€0,03), announced by the Directorate General of Taxes, prompted a strong reaction from Madagascar's three main mobile money operators
Africa Madagascar The Madagascar Bishops' Conference made alarming observations on the socio-economic situation in the country, denouncing the continuous deterioration of living conditions