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Malagasy leader Rajoelina says opposition is seeking to derail elections

Madagascar is in the throes of a tense presidential election campaign, with 11 of the 13 candidates saying they've been unfairly treated by authorities, while the UN has accused police of using disproportionate force to disperse opposition rallies. Incumbent President Andry Rajoelina, who's standing for re-election on 16 November, responded…

Radio France Internationale

Morocco to be 2025 AFCON host as 2027 goes to Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania

In tonight's edition: Morocco is picked to host the Africa Cup of Nations in 2025. The 2027 tournament is jointly awarded to East African neighbours Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Also, the French ambassador to Niger returns to Paris after weeks of tension following a coup two months ago that demanded…

France 24

Red Island review – beauty and colonialism in a French childhood in Madagascar

This visually exquisite, tender film about a boy growing up in a military air base on an former colony is a wonderful watch

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UN summit of world leaders, by the numbers: The longest speech, the language that dominated and more

Nearly all the world’s on stage, and all the men and but 20 women merely players

The Independent UK

Jaishankar, Guterres discuss reform of global financial institutions and sustainability

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar held talks with UN secretary general Guterres and UNGA President Francis on India's G20 Presidency, reform of international financial institutions and India's advocacy for the Global South. He also discussed development partnership, millets and rice production, digital delivery and defense cooperation with Madagascar Foreign Minister Sylla.…

The Hindu

How well you do at school depends on how much your teachers know: insights from 14 French-speaking countries in Africa

Countries in sub-Saharan Africa have made remarkable progress towards reaching universal school enrolment in the past 25 years. Across the region, 8 in 10 children of primary school age are now enrolled in school, and in countries such as Benin and Madagascar this figure stands at almost 10 in 10…

The Conversation

A crush at the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games in Madagascar kills at least 12

A crush at a stadium in Madagascar has left at least 12 people dead and 85 injured as sports fans attended the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games

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At least 12 killed following stampede at football stadium in Madagascar

At least 12 people were killed and around 80 injured after a stampede at a football stadium in Madagascar.

Evening Standard

Several dead in Madagascar stadium crush at opening of Indian Ocean Island Games

At least 12 people died in a crush at a stadium in Madagascar on Friday as sports fans gathered for the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games, local media reported.

France 24

Madagascar president’s chief of staff arrested in London and charged with UK bribery offence

Romy Andrianarisoa accused of seeking bribe from UK gemstone miner

Evening Standard

Madagascar official accused of trying to secure bribe from Fabergé owner

Madagascan president’s chief of staff charged in UK over alleged attempt to secure £225,000 from gem firm

The Guardian - UK

Man Faces Lengthy Prison Sentence And Heavy Fine For Illegal Tortoise Smuggling

Israeli Citizen Detained in Madagascar for Smuggling Tortoises

Zenger

Joanna Lumley’s Spice Trail Adventure: an ‘uncynical’ celebrity travelogue

“As most of us are unlikely to be invited on holiday with Joanna Lumley any time soon, let us enjoy the next best thing,” said Anita Singh in The Daily Telegraph: an ITV series in which she travels through Indonesia, Madagascar, India, Jordan and Zanzibar, tracing the history of the…

The Week

Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure: release date, locations, interview and episode guide

Joanna Lumley's Spice Trail Adventure everything you need to know about Dame Joanna's new travelogue

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Radio France Internationale

Madagascar's opposition sues president over dual French nationality

A complaint has been filed with the public prosecutor's office against Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina following controversial revelations that he holds dual French and Malagay nationalities.

The Independent UK

Madagascar travel guide: Everything you need to know before you go

This island off the south-eastern coast of Africa makes for unforgettable trips, from its full array of landscapes – from beautiful rainforests to golden beaches – to the incredible animals you’ll discover

The Conversation

Five questions for African countries that want to build climate-resilient health systems

Every day seems to bring a new headline about a devastating climate event. African countries aren’t spared. A “rain bomb” in South Africa. Flooding in Nigeria. Cyclones battering Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe and Madagascar. Drought in Kenya.

Radio France Internationale

Uproar as leaked documents reveal Madagascar's president is French

Revelations that Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, holds dual French nationality have caused a stir in the Indian Ocean island, where the law says anyone who acquires citizenship of a foreign country automatically loses their Malagasy nationality.

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Reason

How Pirates in Madagascar Spread Enlightenment Ideas

Pirate Enlightenment documents an interracial experiment in stateless self-governance.

France 24

Paris announces its bid to become Europe’s Hollywood

With a local film industry that was already flourishing, France is now setting its sights on becoming the next major destination for film shoots. French Culture Minister Rima Abdul Malak has recently announced a substantial investment of €500 million, dedicated to developing the necessary infrastructure. Adding to the cinematic landscape,…

The Hindu

As Cyclone Mocha makes landfall, countdown for southwest monsoon begins

The countdown for the arrival of the monsoon has already begun with the formation of the high pressure area called ‘Mascarenas High’ near Madagascar, from where the monsoon originates

Asharq Al-Awsat

41 Saudi Citizens and Nationals of 10 Countries Arrive in Jeddah from Sudan

Saudi Arabia, under the directives of its leadership, continues to make efforts to evacuate its citizens and nationals of brotherly and friendly countries from Sudan. On Monday's evening, 41 Saudi citizens and 171 individuals of various nationalities arrived at the H M S "Abha" ship, including citizens from Afghanistan, the…

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11 Ppl On What Unhinged Stuff They’d Buy If They Were Billionaires Huh, Some Ppl Have Empathy

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a billionaire? How about a multi-billionaire?

The Conversation

Could African farmers slash their reliance on mineral fertilisers by growing legumes?

Ending hunger by 2030 is one of the Sustainable Development Goals set by the UN. This is a huge challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, where one third of all households are still exposed to food insecurity. To meet the demand of the rapidly growing African population, there is widespread consensus that…

The Independent UK

Madagascar faces 'catastrophic' hunger after 3 cyclones

Humanitarian groups say children in remote areas of southeast Madagascar are experiencing “catastrophic” levels of hunger after three cyclones battered the region in the space of a year

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