Africa Madagascar The World Food Programme will distribute more than 800 tons of food funded by the African Development Bank to the population of the South of the country
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
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