Browsing: Madagascar

Madagascar is facing the potential loss of around 60,000 jobs in its vital textile industry following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 47% tariff…

Cyclone Chido has claimed the lives of at least 11 people, according to France’s interior ministry, with authorities in Mayotte warning that the death toll could…

Madagascar’s main city has a new form of public transportation. The inaugural cable cars journeyed across districts of Antananarivo with President Andriy Rajoelina, municipal authorities, and…

Residents around a mine in Madagascar are taking legal action against UK/Australian mining giant Rio Tinto after tests showed dangerous levels of lead in their bodies.…

A cyclone that struck northern Madagascar on Wednesday has resulted in at least six fatalities and forced 2,000 people out of their homes. Local news sources…

Madagascar’s parliament recently approved a castration law proposed by President Andry Rajoelina, which states that anyone found guilty of raping a minor (children below ten years)…

Amnesty International has urged Madagascar to revoke a recent law permitting the chemical and surgical castration of individuals convicted of raping minors, labelling it “cruel, inhuman,…

Following a police investigation, the chief of staff for the president of Madagascar Romy Andrianarisoa and a “associate” have been charged with bribery violations in Britain,…

Authorities in Madagascar declared on Tuesday that an election will be held by the end of the year to either re-elect President Andry Rajoelina or choose…

Eight people have died after Cyclone Freddy hit Madagascar for the second time, according to authorities, who also noted that the storm was getting stronger as…