The Latest Breaking News from Madagascar

Protesters in Madagascar gathered for new demonstrations Tuesday, a day after President Andry Rajoelina sacked his government in a bid to quell days of unrest that has left 22 people dead, according to the UN. Inspired by "Gen Z" protests in Indonesia and Nepal, the youth-led movement has taken aim…

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has sacked his government following unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead. Thousands have taken to the streets of the Indian Ocean nation in recent days to protest against repeated water and electricity outages.

Anger over chronic water and electricity shortages has exploded into deadly unrest in Madagascar, prompting a night-time curfew in the capital. At least five people were killed in mass protests in Antananarivo on Thursday, hospital sources said.

The government of Madagascar has imposed a nighttime curfew following protests over ongoing water and power cuts

Madagascar police fired tear gas and rubber bullets Thursday as protests in the capital Antananarivo over repeated water and electricity outages spiralled into chaos with looting and arson.

Ritual practices and beliefs continue to shape society in Madagascar, even as the country navigates modernity and environmental challenges. Photographer Rijasolo explores how the ancestors' spirits have endured so far – and whether, as climate change and biodiversity loss threaten the island's unique ecosystem, this connection to the spiritual world…

The Pope blessed and signed a modified BMW R 18 Transcontinental, which is going up for auction. All proceeds will go to children's aid projects in Madagascar.

Their charity the Maclean Foundation will use the money to provide clean, safe water for around 40,000 people in Madagascar.

Madagascar has received three skulls of Indigenous warriors returned from France, including one believed to be of a king killed by French troops 128 years ago