Countries

At least 10 killed by floods in Madagascar capital

Antananarivo – At least 10 people have died in flash floods triggered by torrential rain that battered Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo... Read more

19 Jan, 2022

Countries

Madagascar shipwreck death toll rises to 64

Antananarivo – The death toll from a shipwreck off Madagascar’s northeastern coast has risen to at least 64 after 25... Read more

22 Dec, 2021

Countries

WATCH | ‘My time to die hasn’t come yet’, says Madagascar minister who swam 12 hours to shore after helicopter crash

Antananarivo – A Madagascar minister was one of two survivors to have swum some 12 hours to shore on Tuesday... Read more

21 Dec, 2021

Countries

At least 17 die, 60 missing in Madagascar shipwreck

Johannesburg – At least 17 people died and around 60 were missing after a boat sank off the northeast coast... Read more

21 Dec, 2021

Countries

Five convicted in Madagascar coup plot

Antananarivo – A Madagascar court convicted five people, including two Frenchmen, to up to 20 years in prison for plotting... Read more

17 Dec, 2021

News

Trial to begin in Madagascar over alleged coup plot

Antananarivo – A trial will begin on Monday in Madagascar for 21 people accused of planning a coup d’etat, including... Read more

6 Dec, 2021

News

Amnesty urges immediate relief for famine-hit Madagascar

Johannesburg – Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Madagascar’s government and the rest of the world to step up relief efforts... Read more

27 Oct, 2021

News

Desolate villages face famine in Madagascar drought

Amboasary – Nothing to eat, nothing to plant. The last rain in Ifotaka fell in May, for two hours.... Read more

18 Sep, 2021

News

Madagascar renews MSF access to famine-hit south

Antananarivo – Madagascar on Friday restored global medical charity MSF’s access to the country, where borders have been shut... Read more

21 Aug, 2021

Politics

Madagascar leader Andry Rajoelina names new cabinet, keeps PM

Antananarivo – Madagascar’s president Andry Rajoelina named a new cabinet on Sunday, but retained his previous prime minister, days after... Read more

16 Aug, 2021