Tag: Madagascar
Madagascar: MEPs are concerned that the IMF finances “devastating” projects for the environment
After civil society, MEPs expressed their “urgent concern” on the use of funding granted to Madagascar by the International Monetary Fund, and their ecological and socio-economic consequences. Because President Andry…
Madagascar: objective of “electrifying” 80% of the population by 2030
On the occasion of the African Energy Summit held in Tanzania on January 27, an event from the World Bank and the African Development Bank (BAD) intended to accelerate access…
Madagascar: dismantling of a Radiata turtle traffic network
In Madagascar, the authorities announced that they have arrested nineteen people, including three foreigners – two Comorians and a Tanzanian – across the island, in the past three weeks. In…
Madagascar: Harilala Ramanantsoa, mayor of Antananarivo, according to the final results
The residents of Antananarivo officially have a new mayor. This is Harilala Ramanantsoa, the candidate of the IRMAR presidential coalition. The administrative court confirmed this Friday, January 17, 2025 the…
Madagascar: the National Cocoa Council displays an exceptional record for its sector in 2024
An exceptional year for Malagasy cocoa: although it supplies less than 1% of the world market, it nevertheless performed well, both in volumes and in purchase price. This is the…
agricultural areas of the capital no longer produce enough due to lack of rain
Since the end of November, the Malagasy capital has experienced less than ten days of rain. At the same time, in previous years, Antananarivo had already experienced heavy rainy episodes,…
seizure of 800 star tortoises in the north of the country
In Madagascar, the government announced on Saturday December 28 the seizure of 800 turtles, most likely intended for clandestine export. A Tanzanian national was arrested. This comes a few days…
Almost a thousand smuggled animals were returned in a giant operation to Madagascar | Foreign countries
In a large repatriation operation, nearly a thousand smuggled macaques and turtles were returned to Madagascar from Thailand. Thailand is considered a center for the illegal wildlife trade. Nearly a…
relief and expectations after the reopening of the maritime border with Madagascar
Madagascar reopens its maritime borders with the Comoros after two months of suspension due to the cholera epidemic. Decided on December 18 in Antananarivo, this measure revives the transport of…
candidates claim victory after a vote tainted by suspicion of fraud
In Madagascar, the analysis of the results of the municipal elections continues. But on social networks, candidates proclaim themselves winners. Partisan media are already celebrating their champions. However, only the…