Madagascar

Country Madagascar
Capital Antananarivo
Continent Africa
Currency Malagasy ariary(MGA)
Languages Malagasy & French

Antananarivo

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Introduction

Formerly an independent kingdom, Madagascar became a French colony in 1896 but regained independence in 1960. During 1992-93, free presidential and National Assembly elections were held ending 17 years of single-party rule. In 1997, in the second presidential race, Didier RATSIRAKA, the leader during the 1970s and 1980s, was returned to the presidency. The 2001 presidential election was contested between the followers of Didier RATSIRAKA and Marc RAVALOMANANA, nearly causing secession of half of the country. In April 2002, the High Constitutional Court announced RAVALOMANANA the winner. RAVALOMANANA achieved a second term following a landslide victory in the generally free and fair presidential elections of 2006. In early 2009, protests over increasing restrictions on opposition press and activities resulted in RAVALOMANANA stepping down and the presidency was conferred to the mayor of Antananarivo, Andry RAJOELINA. Following negotiations in July and August of 2009, a power-sharing agreement with a 15-month transitional period was established, but has not yet been implemented.

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Madagascar - Wikipedia
Madagascar - CIA World Fact Book
Madagascar - BBC
Madagascar - Timeline - BBC

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Rainforests of the Atsinanana in Madagascar removed from the list of World Heritage in Danger - International Union for Conservation of NatureRainforests of the Atsinanana in Madagascar removed from the list of World Heritage in Danger  International Union for Conservation of Nature

Powering Madagascar's future: Unleashing private investment to achieve energy goals - World Bank BlogsPowering Madagascar's future: Unleashing private investment to achieve energy goals  World Bank Blogs

Madagascar's Rajoelina assumes rotating leadership of SADC - France 24Madagascar's Rajoelina assumes rotating leadership of SADC  France 24

45th SADC summit opens in Madagascar with focus on industrialization, agriculture - Xinhua45th SADC summit opens in Madagascar with focus on industrialization, agriculture  Xinhua

Madagascar hosts vibrant and colourful 15th Africa Scout Day celebration - WOSMMadagascar hosts vibrant and colourful 15th Africa Scout Day celebration  WOSM

Building Climate Resilience in Madagascar: MIONJO Project with Government, World Bank & CRS - World BankBuilding Climate Resilience in Madagascar: MIONJO Project with Government, World Bank & CRS  World Bank

2025 News items - Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on tomato products - World Trade Organization2025 News items - Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on tomato products  World Trade Organization

In Madagascar, FAO's Director-General highlights inclusive aquaculture and climate-resilient rice farming - Food and Agriculture OrganizationIn Madagascar, FAO's Director-General highlights inclusive aquaculture and climate-resilient rice farming  Food and Agriculture Organization

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CHAN 2024: Morocco and Madagascar advance to the semi-finals - ca.sports.yahoo.comCHAN 2024: Morocco and Madagascar advance to the semi-finals  ca.sports.yahoo.com

Kenya’s CHAN campaign ends after defeat by Madagascar - KBC DigitalKenya’s CHAN campaign ends after defeat by Madagascar  KBC Digital

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CHAN 2024: Madagascar coach speaks ahead of quarter-final match against Harambee Stars - MSNCHAN 2024: Madagascar coach speaks ahead of quarter-final match against Harambee Stars  MSN

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Bringing Light and Life to Rural Health Centers in Madagascar - World BankBringing Light and Life to Rural Health Centers in Madagascar  World Bank

From destruction to restoration: how farmers in Madagascar are being helped to safeguard its rare plant life - The GuardianFrom destruction to restoration: how farmers in Madagascar are being helped to safeguard its rare plant life  The Guardian

CHAN 2024: Kenya leaves with heads held high despite Madagascar defeat – Onyango - Africa Top SportsCHAN 2024: Kenya leaves with heads held high despite Madagascar defeat – Onyango  Africa Top Sports

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Kenya takes on Madagascar today in the CHAN 2024 1st quarterfinal - KBC DigitalKenya takes on Madagascar today in the CHAN 2024 1st quarterfinal  KBC Digital

Acting before the crisis: roadmap for more effective anticipatory action in Madagascar - nrc.noActing before the crisis: roadmap for more effective anticipatory action in Madagascar  nrc.no

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ALBATROSS Project Field Officer (Madagascar) - UNESCOALBATROSS Project Field Officer (Madagascar)  UNESCO

Outbreak of variant type 1 polio in Madagascar declared over - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaOutbreak of variant type 1 polio in Madagascar declared over  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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Southern African leaders meet in Madagascar for SADC summit - France 24Southern African leaders meet in Madagascar for SADC summit  France 24

Kenya’s CHAN dream ends as Madagascar wins 4-3 on penalties - Punch NewspapersKenya’s CHAN dream ends as Madagascar wins 4-3 on penalties  Punch Newspapers

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CAF increases Kasarani tickets allocation to 38,400 for Kenya vs Madagascar Match - KBC DigitalCAF increases Kasarani tickets allocation to 38,400 for Kenya vs Madagascar Match  KBC Digital

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France and Madagascar wrangle over sovereignty of Scattered Islands - RFIFrance and Madagascar wrangle over sovereignty of Scattered Islands  RFI

Goals and Highlights: Burkina Faso 1-2 Madagascar in African Nations Championship - VAVEL.comGoals and Highlights: Burkina Faso 1-2 Madagascar in African Nations Championship  VAVEL.com

Multimillion-dollar GBFF project to target conservation of Madagascar’s threatened species - International Union for Conservation of NatureMultimillion-dollar GBFF project to target conservation of Madagascar’s threatened species  International Union for Conservation of Nature

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‘Triangle of power’ : Madagascar wants control over the Scattered Islands. France says no - France 24‘Triangle of power’ : Madagascar wants control over the Scattered Islands. France says no  France 24

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CHAN CHAN 2024: Madagascar wary of strong Kenya – Rakotondrabe - Africa Top SportsCHAN CHAN 2024: Madagascar wary of strong Kenya – Rakotondrabe  Africa Top Sports

Moment of truth for Harambee Stars against Madagascar in Chan quarters - Daily NationMoment of truth for Harambee Stars against Madagascar in Chan quarters  Daily Nation

Special Envoy for Road Safety in Mauritius, Madagascar and Eswatini to support initiatives to increase road safety - UNECESpecial Envoy for Road Safety in Mauritius, Madagascar and Eswatini to support initiatives to increase road safety  UNECE

Wave of arrests as Madagascar shuts down tortoise trafficking network - MongabayWave of arrests as Madagascar shuts down tortoise trafficking network  Mongabay

Madagascar man guilty of rape and murder of child sentenced to surgical castration - RFIMadagascar man guilty of rape and murder of child sentenced to surgical castration  RFI

47 trafficked lemurs and 155 trafficked tortoises repatriated to Madagascar - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime47 trafficked lemurs and 155 trafficked tortoises repatriated to Madagascar  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

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2024 Chan: Portal crashes as Kenya vs Madagascar tickets go on sale - NTV Kenya2024 Chan: Portal crashes as Kenya vs Madagascar tickets go on sale  NTV Kenya

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CHAN 2024:More tickets for Kenya-Madagascar quarter final? - KBC DigitalCHAN 2024:More tickets for Kenya-Madagascar quarter final?  KBC Digital

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CHAN 2024: Harambee Stars vs Madagascar Starting XI Announced - Pulse Sports KenyaCHAN 2024: Harambee Stars vs Madagascar Starting XI Announced  Pulse Sports Kenya

Photos: Fishermen, known as 'Sea Nomads,' dive to protect ocean life in Madagascar - NPRPhotos: Fishermen, known as 'Sea Nomads,' dive to protect ocean life in Madagascar  NPR

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Bridging the Productivity Divide in Madagascar - World BankBridging the Productivity Divide in Madagascar  World Bank

AI saves lives in Madagascar - HuaweiAI saves lives in Madagascar  Huawei

Historic operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar - Al JazeeraHistoric operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar  Al Jazeera