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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Energy crisis looms large as Macron makes rare visit to Madagascar - RFIEnergy crisis looms large as Macron makes rare visit to Madagascar  RFI

Emmanuel Macron visits Madagascar, faces disputes over colonialism - Euronews.comEmmanuel Macron visits Madagascar, faces disputes over colonialism  Euronews.com

Vacancy: International consultant for "Climate Change, Peace and Security in Madagascar" project - UNESCOVacancy: International consultant for "Climate Change, Peace and Security in Madagascar" project  UNESCO

Macron announces economic deals with Madagascar on first official visit - France 24Macron announces economic deals with Madagascar on first official visit  France 24

Macron in Madagascar for the first state visit by a French leader to the former colony in 20 years - AP NewsMacron in Madagascar for the first state visit by a French leader to the former colony in 20 years  AP News

Madagascar: French President Macron Heads to Madagascar to Discuss Regional Cooperation and Development - allAfrica.comMadagascar: French President Macron Heads to Madagascar to Discuss Regional Cooperation and Development  allAfrica.com

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EDF signs agreement for Volobe hydroelectric project in Madagascar - International Water PowerEDF signs agreement for Volobe hydroelectric project in Madagascar  International Water Power

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‘I like pushing boundaries’: Yinka Shonibare on his landmark art show in Madagascar - The Guardian‘I like pushing boundaries’: Yinka Shonibare on his landmark art show in Madagascar  The Guardian

France and Madagascar Forge New Economic Partnership During Macron Visit - Africa.comFrance and Madagascar Forge New Economic Partnership During Macron Visit  Africa.com

Unseen wonders: Madagascar's must-visit national parks - NewsBytesUnseen wonders: Madagascar's must-visit national parks  NewsBytes

France's Macron Begins 5-day Indian Ocean Tour; to Visit Madagascar Mauritius |Firstpost Africa N18G - FirstpostFrance's Macron Begins 5-day Indian Ocean Tour; to Visit Madagascar Mauritius |Firstpost Africa N18G  Firstpost

Madagascar: Cardinal calls for authentic faith amid national crisis - Independent Catholic NewsMadagascar: Cardinal calls for authentic faith amid national crisis  Independent Catholic News

French President Announces Economic Deals with Madagascar - News Central TVFrench President Announces Economic Deals with Madagascar  News Central TV

Madagascar Appeal - UnicefMadagascar Appeal  Unicef

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

‘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

Madagascar 5-5 Senegal | WAFCON Futsal 2025 | Matchday 1 - Confédération Africaine de FootballMadagascar 5-5 Senegal | WAFCON Futsal 2025 | Matchday 1  Confédération Africaine de Football

Macron seeks 'forgiveness' for colonialism on visit to Madagascar - RFIMacron seeks 'forgiveness' for colonialism on visit to Madagascar  RFI

Madagascar 4-4 Tanzania | WAFCON Futsal 2025 | Matchday 2 - Confédération Africaine de FootballMadagascar 4-4 Tanzania | WAFCON Futsal 2025 | Matchday 2  Confédération Africaine de Football

Macron wants to create conditions for 'forgiveness' over France’s colonial past in Madagascar - Anadolu AjansiMacron wants to create conditions for 'forgiveness' over France’s colonial past in Madagascar  Anadolu Ajansi

French President Macron in 2-day visit to Madagascar to boost bilateral ties - France 24French President Macron in 2-day visit to Madagascar to boost bilateral ties  France 24

Madagascar highway pushes on through controversy - MongabayMadagascar highway pushes on through controversy  Mongabay

Madagascar : EDF joins Volobe dam shareholders' agreement - Africa IntelligenceMadagascar : EDF joins Volobe dam shareholders' agreement  Africa Intelligence

Madagascar Economic Update (MEU) - World BankMadagascar Economic Update (MEU)  World Bank

Death toll from heavy rains in Madagascar rises to 11 - Global TimesDeath toll from heavy rains in Madagascar rises to 11  Global Times

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

Macron Seeks Forgiveness for France’s Colonial Rule in Madagascar - allAfrica.comMacron Seeks Forgiveness for France’s Colonial Rule in Madagascar  allAfrica.com

UNESCO’s BIOCOM programme empowers youth to protect natural resources in Madagascar’s national parks - UNESCOUNESCO’s BIOCOM programme empowers youth to protect natural resources in Madagascar’s national parks  UNESCO

Madagascar nonprofit organisation prepares for Brigitte Macron's first visit - France 24Madagascar nonprofit organisation prepares for Brigitte Macron's first visit  France 24

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

Drone-borne vaccines make landfall in southwestern Madagascar - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceDrone-borne vaccines make landfall in southwestern Madagascar  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Madagascar - European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid OperationsMadagascar  European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations

Global demand for Madagascar's unique plants fuels unsustainable harvesting - Wildlife Trade News from TRAFFIC - Traffic.orgGlobal demand for Madagascar's unique plants fuels unsustainable harvesting - Wildlife Trade News from TRAFFIC  Traffic.org

IUCN launches 11 new SOS Lemurs Phase II projects in Madagascar - IUCNIUCN launches 11 new SOS Lemurs Phase II projects in Madagascar  IUCN

Entering the Carbon Credit Business Through Mangrove Reforestation in Madagascar and Mozambique - sumitomocorp.comEntering the Carbon Credit Business Through Mangrove Reforestation in Madagascar and Mozambique  sumitomocorp.com

Madagascar vs Tanzania - Futsal WAFCON 2025 | Matchday 2 - Confédération Africaine de FootballMadagascar vs Tanzania - Futsal WAFCON 2025 | Matchday 2  Confédération Africaine de Football

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

GPEI-Protecting against polio and Lymphatic Filariasis in Madagascar - Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)GPEI-Protecting against polio and Lymphatic Filariasis in Madagascar  Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)

French President Announces Economic Deals With Madagascar - Barron'sFrench President Announces Economic Deals With Madagascar  Barron's

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

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

Korea Inspires Green Digital Futures for Mozambique and Madagascar - World BankKorea Inspires Green Digital Futures for Mozambique and Madagascar  World Bank

Madagascar : Former ambassador Le Roy to accompany Macron to Antananarivo - Africa IntelligenceMadagascar : Former ambassador Le Roy to accompany Macron to Antananarivo  Africa Intelligence

Madagascar Economic Update: Bridging the Productivity Divide - World BankMadagascar Economic Update: Bridging the Productivity Divide  World Bank

Global demand for Madagascar's unique plants fuels unsustainable harvesting - Wildlife Trade Report from TRAFFIC - Traffic.orgGlobal demand for Madagascar's unique plants fuels unsustainable harvesting - Wildlife Trade Report from TRAFFIC  Traffic.org

French president Macron to make five-day trip to Indian Ocean region - Arab NewsFrench president Macron to make five-day trip to Indian Ocean region  Arab News

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

Floods devastate tortoise sanctuary in southern Madagascar - MongabayFloods devastate tortoise sanctuary in southern Madagascar  Mongabay

Madagascar - IFADMadagascar  IFAD

Madagascar: Macron Seeks 'Forgiveness' for Colonialism On Visit to Madagascar - allAfrica.comMadagascar: Macron Seeks 'Forgiveness' for Colonialism On Visit to Madagascar  allAfrica.com

Macron in Madagascar for the first state visit by a French leader to the former colony in 20 years - Barchart.comMacron in Madagascar for the first state visit by a French leader to the former colony in 20 years  Barchart.com

Madagascar: Communities reeling from Cyclone Gamane ready for brewing storms - UN World Food ProgrammeMadagascar: Communities reeling from Cyclone Gamane ready for brewing storms  UN World Food Programme

Agroecology at the heart of our programming in Madagascar - Développement et Paix – Caritas CanadaAgroecology at the heart of our programming in Madagascar  Développement et Paix – Caritas Canada

Macron seeks 'forgiveness' for colonialism on Madagascar visit - Le Monde.frMacron seeks 'forgiveness' for colonialism on Madagascar visit  Le Monde.fr

Madagascar: Tropical Storm Honde - Flash Update No. 1 (04 March 2025) - ReliefWebMadagascar: Tropical Storm Honde - Flash Update No. 1 (04 March 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

Macron visits Madagascar in the first trip by a French leader to the former colony in 20 years - ABC NewsMacron visits Madagascar in the first trip by a French leader to the former colony in 20 years  ABC News

Leveraging Adaptive Learning and Multisectoral Approaches to Combat Child Stunting in Madagascar - World BankLeveraging Adaptive Learning and Multisectoral Approaches to Combat Child Stunting in Madagascar  World Bank

Success Story: Madagascar - The day after, rebuilding after the disaster - African Development Bank GroupSuccess Story: Madagascar - The day after, rebuilding after the disaster  African Development Bank Group

Madagascar - General DebateMadagascar  General Debate

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

Madagascar: Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi - Flash Update No. 1 (11 January 2025) - ReliefWebMadagascar: Tropical Cyclone Dikeledi - Flash Update No. 1 (11 January 2025)  ReliefWeb

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

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

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

Madagascar Case Study | Climate Refugees - Othering & Belonging InstituteMadagascar Case Study | Climate Refugees  Othering & Belonging Institute

Madagascar Review - 48th Session of Universal Periodic Review - UN Web TVMadagascar Review - 48th Session of Universal Periodic Review  UN Web TV

Madagascar risk losing 60,000 jobs in Trump’s tariffs - The IndependentMadagascar risk losing 60,000 jobs in Trump’s tariffs  The Independent

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

Republic of Madagascar: Selected Issues - International Monetary FundRepublic of Madagascar: Selected Issues  International Monetary Fund

Innovative finance reshaping cyclone resilience and child-responsive disaster management in Madagascar - UnicefInnovative finance reshaping cyclone resilience and child-responsive disaster management in Madagascar  Unicef

This is why you can't have nice things in a trade war - AxiosThis is why you can't have nice things in a trade war  Axios

Bishop Mussio to present ‘Madagascar’ - weirtondailytimes.comBishop Mussio to present ‘Madagascar’  weirtondailytimes.com

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

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

FAO workshop strengthens forest data collection in Madagascar - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO workshop strengthens forest data collection in Madagascar  Food and Agriculture Organization

Madagascar to Mauritius: Islands of the Indian Ocean – Alumni Adventures - Carleton CollegeMadagascar to Mauritius: Islands of the Indian Ocean – Alumni Adventures  Carleton College

French president announces economic deals with Madagascar - eNCAFrench president announces economic deals with Madagascar  eNCA

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

Madagascar supports more unique plant life than any other island in the world – new study - The ConversationMadagascar supports more unique plant life than any other island in the world – new study  The Conversation

Macron announces economic deals with Madagascar on first official visit - Yahoo News UKMacron announces economic deals with Madagascar on first official visit  Yahoo News UK

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

Quality seeds for farmers in Madagascar - CiradQuality seeds for farmers in Madagascar  Cirad

Strengthening local decision-making for a more effective education system in Madagascar - UnicefStrengthening local decision-making for a more effective education system in Madagascar  Unicef

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

Madagascar successfully brings back endangered wildlife in cooperation with UNODC and partners - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimeMadagascar successfully brings back endangered wildlife in cooperation with UNODC and partners  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Cyclone Dikeledi kills three in Madagascar, and Mayotte is hit again - The GuardianCyclone Dikeledi kills three in Madagascar, and Mayotte is hit again  The Guardian

Macron visits Madagascar in first visit by French leader to former colony in 20 years - MSNMacron visits Madagascar in first visit by French leader to former colony in 20 years  MSN

10 best places to visit in Madagascar - Lonely Planet10 best places to visit in Madagascar  Lonely Planet

Madagascar hosts the Regional Maritime Security Seminar - U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)Madagascar hosts the Regional Maritime Security Seminar  U.S. Embassy in Madagascar (.gov)

Madagascar - The day after, rebuilding after the disaster - African Development Bank GroupMadagascar - The day after, rebuilding after the disaster  African Development Bank Group

France's cyclone-ravaged Mayotte remains on high alert as storm moves away - France 24France's cyclone-ravaged Mayotte remains on high alert as storm moves away  France 24

Macron visits Madagascar in the first trip by a French leader to the former colony in 20 years - morning-times.comMacron visits Madagascar in the first trip by a French leader to the former colony in 20 years  morning-times.com

MadAtlas: a mutually enriching Madagascar-France double degree - AFD - Agence Française de DéveloppementMadAtlas: a mutually enriching Madagascar-France double degree  AFD - Agence Française de Développement

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

Parliamentary delegation from Madagascar calls on Lok Sabha Speaker - ANI NewsParliamentary delegation from Madagascar calls on Lok Sabha Speaker  ANI News

African Development Bank grants $25 million Trade Finance Facility to Bank of Africa Madagascar - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank grants $25 million Trade Finance Facility to Bank of Africa Madagascar  African Development Bank Group

Madagascar: African Development Bank Group grants a $165 million loan to develop roads in Southern Madagascar and facilitate trade - African Development Bank GroupMadagascar: African Development Bank Group grants a $165 million loan to develop roads in Southern Madagascar and facilitate trade  African Development Bank Group