President Hery Rajaonarimampianina announces his candidacy for a new term [press release]
35°N
Antananarivo, August 17, 2018. At the end of a five-year term of remarkable economic performance, recognized by the largest international organizations, among them the World… Read more »
Andry Rajoelina Plans Political Comeback in Madagascar [interview]
Deutsche Welle
After taking over power in 2009 following a military coup, Andry Rajoelina was prevented from running for the presidency in 2013. In an exclusive interview with DW, he talks about… Read more »
South African Intervention Stabilizes Situation [analysis]
ISS
Thanks to the efforts of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, together with others in the international community, Madagascar's political conflict has largely stabilised in… Read more »
The Anticipated 2018 Elections in Madagascar, Poisoned Chalice [opinion]
Fahamu
This article is a situational analysis of the current political environment in Madagascar prior to the November 2018 general elections. Read more »
KQ Inks Deal With Air Madagascar to Expand Africa Network
East African
National carrier Kenya Airways (KQ) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Air Madagascar and Reunion Island-based French carrier Air Austral that will see the three… Read more »
HIV-TB Connection - Key to Ending Infections
IPS
A group of teenage boys huddle around Michelle in the mangroves behind Joyce Bay, a spot frequented by men who have sex with men (MSM) in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea (PNG). Read more »
The Endangered Species List - Counting Lemurs in Madagascar [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Most people are familiar with the endangered species list. Officially known as the IUCN Red List of threatened species, it's coordinated by the International Union for the… Read more »
Will Ex-President Rajoelina Make a Come-Back
RFI
Andry Rajoelina was to address supporters at a rally in Antananrivo on Wednesday, as registration for candidates in November's presidential poll opens. The former president is… Read more »
