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
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Multimillion-dollar GBFF project to target conservation of Madagascar’s threatened species - IUCNMultimillion-dollar GBFF project to target conservation of Madagascar’s threatened species  IUCN

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2024 News items - Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on certain types of edible vegetable oils - World Trade Organization2024 News items - Madagascar launches safeguard investigation on certain types of edible vegetable oils  World Trade Organization

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Global Operation Successfully Returns Almost 1000 Vulnerable and Endangered Animals to Madagascar - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeGlobal Operation Successfully Returns Almost 1000 Vulnerable and Endangered Animals to Madagascar  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Global demand for Madagascar's unique plants fuels unsustainable harvesting - Traffic.orgGlobal demand for Madagascar's unique plants fuels unsustainable harvesting  Traffic.org

Israeli expulsion plan echoes colonial ethnic cleansing from Madagascar to America - Middle East EyeIsraeli expulsion plan echoes colonial ethnic cleansing from Madagascar to America  Middle East Eye

Data Must Speak: Madagascar - UnicefData Must Speak: Madagascar  Unicef

Can a network of “eco-villages” save Madagascar’s prehistoric biodiversity? - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeCan a network of “eco-villages” save Madagascar’s prehistoric biodiversity?  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

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Madagascar - Save the ChildrenMadagascar  Save the Children

Madagascar - IFADMadagascar  IFAD

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

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8 things to know before traveling to Madagascar - Lonely Planet8 things to know before traveling to Madagascar  Lonely Planet

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"Sustainable Energy Day" in Madagascar to attract investments and raise awareness of government's energy access ambitions - Sustainable Energy for All"Sustainable Energy Day" in Madagascar to attract investments and raise awareness of government's energy access ambitions  Sustainable Energy for All

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Madagascar: Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi - Flash Update No. 3 (15 January 2025) - ReliefWebMadagascar: Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi - Flash Update No. 3 (15 January 2025)  ReliefWeb

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Madagascar - General DebateMadagascar  General Debate

Energy Access in Madagascar - World BankEnergy Access in Madagascar  World Bank

FAO workshop strengthens forest data collection in Madagascar - fao.orgFAO workshop strengthens forest data collection in Madagascar  fao.org

Death toll from heavy rains in Madagascar rises to 11 - XinhuaDeath toll from heavy rains in Madagascar rises to 11  Xinhua

Ground Broken for Antananarivo Madagascar Temple - newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.orgGround Broken for Antananarivo Madagascar Temple  newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org

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

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Madagascar: Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi - Flash Update No. 2 (13 January 2025) - ReliefWebMadagascar: Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi - Flash Update No. 2 (13 January 2025)  ReliefWeb

How a UNESCO project is enhancing agriculture and conservation in Madagascar - UNESCOHow a UNESCO project is enhancing agriculture and conservation in Madagascar  UNESCO

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The origin of the Madagascar Ridge: three hypotheses - Museum für NaturkundeThe origin of the Madagascar Ridge: three hypotheses  Museum für Naturkunde

CORVI: Measuring Multidimensional Climate Risks in Toamasina, Madagascar - Stimson CenterCORVI: Measuring Multidimensional Climate Risks in Toamasina, Madagascar  Stimson Center

Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Cyclone Flurry in the Southern Hemisphere  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

‘Nightmare’ fire threatens iconic Madagascar national park - Mongabay‘Nightmare’ fire threatens iconic Madagascar national park  Mongabay

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Preserving Madagascar’s biodiversity using satellite imagery - AirbusPreserving Madagascar’s biodiversity using satellite imagery  Airbus

Madagascar’s Ambohiby Complex - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Madagascar’s Ambohiby Complex  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

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Madagascar’s Betsiboka River Delta - NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)Madagascar’s Betsiboka River Delta  NASA Earth Observatory (.gov)

Madagascar rural observatory surveys, a longitudinal dataset on household living conditions 1995–2015 - NatureMadagascar rural observatory surveys, a longitudinal dataset on household living conditions 1995–2015  Nature

UNESCO boosts financial independence through sustainable fish farming in Madagascar - UNESCOUNESCO boosts financial independence through sustainable fish farming in Madagascar  UNESCO

Introducing IsoMad, a compilation of isotopic datasets for Madagascar - Scientific Data - NatureIntroducing IsoMad, a compilation of isotopic datasets for Madagascar - Scientific Data  Nature

UNAIDS calls for global solidarity to strengthen Madagascar’s HIV response to end AIDS as a public health threat - UNAIDSUNAIDS calls for global solidarity to strengthen Madagascar’s HIV response to end AIDS as a public health threat  UNAIDS

Economic outlook: the African Development Bank forecasts growth for Madagascar of 4.5 percent in 2024 and 5.3 percent in 2025 - African Development Bank GroupEconomic outlook: the African Development Bank forecasts growth for Madagascar of 4.5 percent in 2024 and 5.3 percent in 2025  African Development Bank Group

At least 24 dead after two boats capsize off coast of Madagascar - BBCAt least 24 dead after two boats capsize off coast of Madagascar  BBC

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Reducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Madagascar - United Nations VolunteersReducing maternal and neonatal mortality in Madagascar  United Nations Volunteers

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Madagascar Demonstrates Commitment to Maritime Security in Cutlass Express 2025 - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)Madagascar Demonstrates Commitment to Maritime Security in Cutlass Express 2025  U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)

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What Madagascar Fishing Communities Can Teach Us about Climate Survival - Columbia University in the City of New YorkWhat Madagascar Fishing Communities Can Teach Us about Climate Survival  Columbia University in the City of New York

Japan-Madagascar Foreign Ministers’ Meeting - mofa.go.jpJapan-Madagascar Foreign Ministers’ Meeting  mofa.go.jp

Africa50, African Development Bank, OPEC Fund, and the Government of Madagascar join forces to increase access to clean cooking - African Development Bank GroupAfrica50, African Development Bank, OPEC Fund, and the Government of Madagascar join forces to increase access to clean cooking  African Development Bank Group

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Madagascar’s Promising Asia–Pacific Strategy - The Republic: Serious Journalism from an African WorldviewMadagascar’s Promising Asia–Pacific Strategy  The Republic: Serious Journalism from an African Worldview