Ramaphosa's Peace Mediation in Madagascar's Political Crisis
Updated: Thu 2 Aug, 02:43 pm
There has been notable progress in Madagascar's political conflict since SADC Chairperson Cyril Ramaphosa intervened when he took office over a year ago. Ramaphosa is working behind the scenes to … read more »
Scientists Develop Code to Predict Locust Swarms
Updated: Tue 13 Dec, 06:43 pm 2011
Researchers have spotted early signals on locusts that could indicate when they are about to swarm, a key development in preventing migratory locust plagues on the island. read more »
Locals Pioneer Safer Fishing to Protect Seas Off Madagascar
Updated: Mon 4 Jun, 03:45 pm
Deep sea diving for the worm-like marine animals - a delicacy selling for hundreds of dollars in Asia - can lead to death, injury or paralysis, but many young men in the Indian Ocean island say they … read more »
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There has been notable progress in Madagascar's political conflict since SADC Chairperson Cyril Ramaphosa intervened when he took office over a year ago. Ramaphosa is working ... Read more »
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The formation of a government of national unity follows a Constitutional Court decision on May 25 that called on President Hery Rajaonarimampianina to reform his administration and ... Read more »
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Deep sea diving for the worm-like marine animals - a delicacy selling for hundreds of dollars in Asia - can lead to death, injury or paralysis, but many young men in the Indian ... Read more »
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Mozambique were beaten by Madagascar in the opening game of this year's Cosafa Cup at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. The win takes Barea to the top of Group A ... Read more »
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The chances of compromise and dialogue among Madagascar's political actors are getting slimmer by the day. Violent confrontation between supporters of two former presidents and the ... Read more »
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Those who steal zebu cattle are locally known as 'dahalos' (Malagasy for 'bandits') and are better equipped and more organised than the police and army. The dahalos use assault ... Read more »
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In the south of the island, where many people farm for a living, the rainy season is getting shorter and shorter, they say. Rains that once stretched from October to March now fall ... Read more »
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The National Institute of Communicable Diseases has stated that an oubreak of pneumonic plague in Madagascar that resulted in nearly 100 deaths has been contained. This comes after ... Read more »
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Kenya and Tanzania are among counties identified by the World Health Organisation as likely hotspots - both for the plague that has ravaged Madagascar and for a recent Marburg ... Read more »
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The World Health Organisation has warned nine countries - the Comoros, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, France's La Réunion, the Seychelles, South Africa and Tanzania ... Read more »
