Madagascar

Madagascar’s leader fires PM, cabinet

Antananarivo – Madagascar’s leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the cabinet he appointed soon... Read more

11 Mar

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Death toll soars to 59 as Cyclone Gezani rips Madagascar apart

Toamasina – Flooding and fierce winds have pushed Madagascar’s death toll from Cyclone Gezani to 59, with more than... Read more

16 Feb

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City wrecked, thousands flee as cyclone slaughters 38

Antananarivo – At least 38 people were killed when a cyclone slammed into Madagascar’s second-largest city this week, authorities said... Read more

13 Feb

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20 killed as powerful cyclone batters Madagascar

Antananarivo – A cyclone packing violent winds killed at least 20 people as it struck Madagascar, toppling houses and... Read more

12 Feb

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Madagascar president names civilian PM after takeover

Antananarivo – Madagascar’s new head of state on Monday named a civilian prime minister, following a military takeover last... Read more

21 Oct, 2025

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Military seizes power in Madagascar as president impeached

Antananarivo – An elite Madagascar military unit said Tuesday it had taken power in the Indian Ocean nation after... Read more

15 Oct, 2025

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Madagascar’s cornered president ignores calls to resign

Antananarivo – Madagascar’s embattled President Andry Rajoelina said Monday he was sheltering in a “safe place” following an attempt... Read more

14 Oct, 2025

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Madagascar army installs new chief, president denounces power grab

Antananarivo – A Madagascar army unit siding with anti-government protesters installed a new military chief Sunday as President Andry Rajoelina... Read more

13 Oct, 2025

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