Africa: Young People Around the World Are Leading Protests Against Their Governments

The spate of public demonstrations against unemployment, corruption and low quality of life around the world is striking because of who is leading them. Young people have used… Read more »

Madagascar: Madagascar Protests - How Ousted President Andry Rajoelina's Urban Agenda Backfired

The youth-led protests that eventually brought down Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina were sparked, in part, by his attempt to use large-scale urban infrastructure projects as… Read more »

Madagascar: Madagascar Coup - Why Turning a Blind Eye to an Unpopular President Weakens Regional Bodies

What began in late September as Madagascar's student demonstrations over crippling electricity outages and water shortages quickly evolved into broader demands for political… Read more »

Madagascar: Madagascar's Military Power Grab Shows Africa's Coup Problem Isn't Restricted to the Sahel Region

Those who rise to power through a coup often fall by the same means. Read more »

Madagascar: Our Primate Ancestors Evolved in the Cold - Not the Tropics

Most people imagine our early primate ancestors swinging through lush tropical forests. But new research shows that they were braving the cold. Read more »

Madagascar: Lemurs Can Help Save Madagascan Forests, but First We Need to Protect Them

Most people's encounters with lemurs have occurred through their representations in popular children's media, like Zoboomafoo or Madagascar. However, most people don't know that… Read more »

Madagascar: Eldest Daughters Often Carry the Heaviest Burdens - Insights From Madagascar

In recent years, the term "eldest daughter syndrome" has gained traction on social media, as many firstborn daughters share how they had to grow up faster. They often took on… Read more »

Madagascar: Madagascar's Lemurs Live With the Threat of Cyclones - Has This Shaped Their Behaviour?

Madagascar is an island that's no stranger to natural disasters, in particular cyclones. This is because it's located in the south-west Indian Ocean cyclone basin, a region of the… Read more »

Madagascar: Madagascar Supports More Unique Plant Life Than Any Other Island in the World - New Study

Researchers have long known that islands are hotspots for species diversity. But, until recently, there weren't precise figures to quantify the diversity of plant life on islands.… Read more »