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Madagascar.
island sovereign state off the coast of Southeast Africa, in the Indian Ocean
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A fellowship program is targeting researchers from East and West Africa.Some support1 report
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Russia expands cooperation with Madagascar while Niger turns to Russia to combat jihadist groups in the Sahel.Some support3 reports
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Mauritians are emigrating to various global destinations, while the country relies on workers from Bangladesh, India, and Madagascar.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Youth uprisings are reported across Madagascar, the Balkans, and Bangladesh, with Belgrade noted as a focal point.Some support1 report1 development inside
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US Treasury Secretary comments on cybercrime as Madagascar hosts scam networks and US sanctions target Cambodian Prince Group.Some support8 reports
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Kenya, Madagascar, and other island states are deepening strategic engagement and bilateral ties in the Indian Ocean region.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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ISA initiatives in Fiji and Madagascar are strengthening local livelihoods.Some support1 report
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Madagascar seeks to learn from India's energy transition initiatives, supported by Germany.Some support2 reports
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Michael Randrianirina took power in Madagascar after Andry Rajoelina was forced into exile on May 29, 2026.Well supported20 reports1 development inside
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Researchers from Europe conducted a study identifying Africa as highly vulnerable to severe weather, focusing on Malawi, Madagascar, and Mozambique.Some support1 report
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A vessel delivered Covid-19 relief material to Mauritius, Madagascar, and Maldives, berthed at a Naval Dockyard.Some support1 report
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Madagascar sought economic ties with Qatar, with a Malagasy delegation meeting with the Qatar Foundation.Some support1 report
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Africa is hosting the Russia-Africa Summit in the autumn, with talks underway focused on deepening trade and economic ties.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Russia pledged support and aid to Madagascar, with ministers discussing deepening strategic cooperation.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Youth-led protests reflect human rights demands while UN monitors activities in Lebanon and Syria, amid Houthis conflict mentions.Some support2 reports
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Prime Minister of Madagascar promised to break up gold smuggling networks.Some support1 report
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India is expanding its export strategies, targeting West African markets and European consumers with food grains.Some support9 reports
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Olivier Roellinger is collaborating on pepper certification efforts, noting France as the main export market for pepper.Some support2 reports
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Tanzania, Madagascar, and Mozambique are seeking collaboration in mining efforts during a conference held in Ghana.Some support1 report
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Harena Rare Earths is developing the Ampasindava rare earth project in Madagascar.Some support2 reports
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Guinea, Chad, and Madagascar are exploring shared agricultural cooperation and technology transfer to achieve greater self-sufficiency.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Cooperation in hybrid rice cultivation is taking place in Madagascar near Lake Alaotra.Some support9 reports
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NextSource Materials Inc., a Canadian company, has a graphite project located in Madagascar.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Cameroon reported alleged unlawful flag usage, prompting flag states to remove tankers from registries.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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WFP is providing assistance in Madagascar as El Niño is expected to reduce harvests and raise food prices.Some support1 report
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A 2016 joint study was conducted on the African economic agenda, while Yvette Sylla considered running in Madagascar elections.Some support1 report
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National laboratory in Madagascar confirms the presence of plague cases.Some support1 report
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IMF assesses Madagascar's economic developments and budget execution.Some support2 reports
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The U.S. is backing critical mineral projects in Madagascar as it seeks to diversify supply chains away from China's dominance.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Discovery of introduced species originating from Madagascar has been found in Australia.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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A rubber vine, brought from Madagascar, has spread to Bundaberg, Northern Territory, and Queensland.Some support1 report
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In March 2013, Jacob Zuma urged democracy in Zimbabwe and Africa, while SADC addressed political issues, and Rajoelina's ouster sparked a crisis in Madagascar.Some support2 reports
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Gemcorp partnered with the Fonds Souverain Malagasy to support Madagascar's investment and growth agenda.Some support1 report
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Reports detail severe climate impacts (droughts, floods, cyclones) across Madagascar, Pakistan, and Spain, alongside global education crisis findings.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Funding is being provided to support species recovery efforts in Madagascar.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Conservation efforts are underway in the Ambanitaza region of Madagascar, involving the Duke Lemur Center and expert guidance from James Herrera.Some support1 report
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SADC is monitoring political and security developments in Madagascar and Mozambique.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Energizer Resources Inc. is exploring graphite and vanadium deposits in Madagascar.Some support1 report
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Authorities in Madagascar are providing support against scam centers operating within the country.Some support2 reports
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ILRI, led by Appolinaire Djikeng, supports Madagascar's livestock master plan from its Nairobi campus.Some support1 report
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DreamWorks Animation produced a successful series and is planning a new film in the franchise.Well supported10 reports
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A person named Ann, who died in the WTC attacks on 9/11/2001, is being remembered through volunteer aid projects inspired by her legacy in locations including Madagascar and Nepal.Some support1 report
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Insurance companies like Sanlam and Santam are facing elevated catastrophe losses due to regional events including floods in Morocco, wildfires in the Western Cape, and a cyclone in Madagascar.Some support1 report
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Total Graphite PLC is planning graphite production in Madagascar and Mozambique while evaluating processing locations in India and the US.Some support1 report
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A strike force was deployed to Madagascar, and Dan Meuser commended Jeanine Pirro's actions.Some support1 report
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Narcotics smuggling operation linked to international transit involving Madagascar and Sri Lanka.Some support2 reports4 developments inside
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Petrol price rises are currently affecting urban motorists in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.Some support1 report
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Andry dissolved the government in Madagascar, amidst ongoing protests and regional coverage from Kenya.Some support1 report
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Madagascar organized a summit in Rome involving Indonesia, Norway, Sweden, and other nations.Some support1 report
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An island country bounded by the ocean is involved in shared uprisings with other countries.Some support1 report
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Madagascar is reported as the second largest graphite producer globally.Some support1 report
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Utility failure in Madagascar is leading to civil unrest and business disruption.Some support1 report
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Regional risk trackers are monitoring shared climate threats among neighboring countries, including Madagascar, Zimbabwe, and Angola.Some support1 report
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A Vietnamese kiosk operates inside a bank building, while a flagship store in Mount Pleasant uses Madagascar vanilla syrup.Some support1 report
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SADC is supporting Madagascar's return to constitutional rule through an Extraordinary Summit, with Joyce Banda leading the Panel of Elders and involving the African Union.Well supported13 reports1 development inside
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A strategic concept outlines how shared ancestry provides access and durability, connecting to the Hormuz choke point via the Indian Ocean.Some support1 report
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A symposium involving the bodies of episcopal conferences discusses education challenges in Madagascar and the African continent, held in Addis Ababa.Some support2 reports
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Stony Brook University contributed to a research hub in Madagascar in 2012.Some support1 report
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Youth uprisings in Madagascar have led to the fall of the government, tracked by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.Some support1 report
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Letshego, which has been operating in Kenya since 2012, is selling its African units to Axian Group.Some support1 report
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Around Madagascar this week
News at the entities that move Madagascar most-
Southern African Development Community OperationalDuring the SADC Summit in Madagascar, Lesotho presented milestones while Kananelo Boloetse challenged a constitutional amendment in the country.Moves Madagascar
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El Niño OperationalPast El Niño drought concerns inform current policy in Zimbabwe.Moves Madagascar
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Donald Trump StructuralDonald Trump appointed Lee Rudofsky, while Google reported a payment to Entergy for a data center setup in Arkansas, amid a judge considering disclosure limits.Moves Madagascar
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African Development Bank TransactionalThe African Development Bank noted that a strong El Nino event threatens cocoa production in Ivory Coast.Moves Madagascar
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Jeff Bezos TransactionalHigh-profile tech figures like Jeff Bezos, MacKenzie Scott, and Bill Gates are linked through personal wealth, divorce settlements, and philanthropic endeavors.Moves Madagascar
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World Bank Group StructuralThe World Bank Group published an economic update on Liberia, led by country manager Wallen.Moves Madagascar
Connections
The 40 strongest of 627, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Michael Randrianirina Structural
Michael Randrianirina serves as the president and leader of Madagascar's government.
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Southern African Development Community Operational
SADC actively monitors and intervenes in Madagascar's political and constitutional processes, issuing demands and providing support.
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Andry Rajoelina Structural
Andry Rajoelina held the position of political leader and president of Madagascar, defining his role within the state structure.
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Jeanine Pirro Operational
A high-stakes military action, described as a strike force deployment, was focused on the territory of Madagascar.
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Mamitiana Rajaonarison Structural
Mamitiana Rajaonarison holds the formal office of Prime Minister within the government of Madagascar.
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El Niño Operational
El Niño events directly influence Madagascar's agricultural output, food prices, and overall food security risks.
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Oman Structural
Madagascar relies heavily on Oman as a principal supplier for essential imports, such as refined petroleum products.
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Energy Fuels Structural
Energy Fuels holds and develops mineral sands projects, such as Toliara, within Madagascar.
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Jirama Structural
Jirama's utility failures cause civil unrest and business disruption in Madagascar, leading to international pressure for systemic reform.
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Donald Trump Structural
The Administration provides financial investment and policy support for rare earth development in Madagascar.
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World Bank Group Structural
World Bank Group provides financing and approval for urban development projects in Madagascar.
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African Development Bank Transactional
ADEB provides trade finance guarantee facilities aligned with its country strategy for Madagascar.
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Chui Operational
Chui serves as the administrative hub for a scam network based in Madagascar.
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Mauritius Structural
Mauritius relies on Madagascan workers for labor supply.
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Jebel Ali Transactional
Jebel Ali previously supplied bitumen to Madagascar.
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Joyce Banda Operational
Joyce Banda serves in high-level international capacities, including leading diplomatic missions and chairing expert panels focused on issues in Madagascar.
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International Civil Aviation Organization Structural
Madagascar must align its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) to meet the operational requirements of the ICAO's CORSIA framework.
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Andry Transactional
Forecast suggests Andry will dissolve the government of Madagascar.
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United Nations Operational
The UN engages in ongoing coordination, monitoring, and oversight of Madagascar's national reforms and political events.
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Sergey Lavrov Transactional
Russia pledged support and aid to Madagascar.
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Sherritt International Structural
Sherritt International holds majority interest in the Ambatovy project located in Madagascar.
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Jeff Bezos Transactional
Jeff Bezos provides financial support for conservation projects, specifically protecting lemurs, in Madagascar.
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Leonardo DiCaprio Operational
Leonardo DiCaprio supports and participates in conservation initiatives aimed at protecting threatened species in Madagascar.
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White House Structural
The US entity relies on rare earth supplies sourced from Madagascar for its operations.
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Rindra Rabarinirinarison Structural
Rindra Rabarinirinarison held a formal ministerial position within the government structure of Madagascar.
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Cambodia Operational
Scam networks are reported to operate across both Madagascar and Cambodia, with groups based in Cambodia linked to networks in Madagascar.
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Nanyang Technological University Structural
Madagascar serves as the biological source of specific cockroach subjects utilized in academic research conducted by Nanyang Technological University.
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International Monetary Fund Structural
The IMF formally assesses Madagascar's economic developments and budget execution.
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Institut Pasteur de Madagascar Structural
The Institut Pasteur de Madagascar operates as a national laboratory within Madagascar, confirming public health cases.
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Stony Brook University Transactional
Stony Brook contributed research expertise and resources to support the research hub established in Madagascar.
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William Ruto Operational
The relationship is characterized by a reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between the two entities.
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Comoros Operational
The operational connection between the two nations involves the restoration of direct air links.
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Egypt Operational
The relationship is characterized by strengthening bilateral ties in trade and the provision of development aid and technical training.
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Toamasina Structural
Toamasina is a city within Madagascar, currently facing housing stock rehabilitation needs following a cyclone.
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Troika Operational
The Troika actively monitors and influences Madagascar's political situation through reports and calls for peace.
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Sanlam Shared context
Madagascar serves as a geographical backdrop where natural events, such as cyclones, directly impact Sanlam's underwriting profits.
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Sri Lanka Operational
Madagascar is involved in supplying narcotics to Sri Lanka through an international smuggling operation.
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Kenya Operational
The relationship is characterized by deepening collaboration and partnership for shared economic growth.
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Brookline Structural
Madagascar supplies vanilla, a raw material, that is used in products associated with Brookline.
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Necker Island Structural
Necker Island functions as a refuge for introduced species relevant to Madagascar.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
7 events- A fellowship program is targeting researchers from East and West Africa.
- Russia expands cooperation with Madagascar while Niger turns to Russia to combat jihadist groups in the Sahel.
- Youth uprisings are reported across Madagascar, the Balkans, and Bangladesh, with Belgrade noted as a focal point.
- US Treasury Secretary comments on cybercrime as Madagascar hosts scam networks and US sanctions target Cambodian Prince Group.
- ISA initiatives in Fiji and Madagascar are strengthening local livelihoods.
- Madagascar seeks to learn from India's energy transition initiatives, supported by Germany.
- Researchers from Europe conducted a study identifying Africa as highly vulnerable to severe weather, focusing on Malawi, Madagascar, and Mozambique.
October 2026
18 events- Mauritians are emigrating to various global destinations, while the country relies on workers from Bangladesh, India, and Madagascar.
- A vessel delivered Covid-19 relief material to Mauritius, Madagascar, and Maldives, berthed at a Naval Dockyard.
- Madagascar sought economic ties with Qatar, with a Malagasy delegation meeting with the Qatar Foundation.
- Youth-led protests reflect human rights demands while UN monitors activities in Lebanon and Syria, amid Houthis conflict mentions.
- Prime Minister of Madagascar promised to break up gold smuggling networks.
- India is expanding its export strategies, targeting West African markets and European consumers with food grains.
- Olivier Roellinger is collaborating on pepper certification efforts, noting France as the main export market for pepper.
- Tanzania, Madagascar, and Mozambique are seeking collaboration in mining efforts during a conference held in Ghana.
- Harena Rare Earths is developing the Ampasindava rare earth project in Madagascar.
- Cooperation in hybrid rice cultivation is taking place in Madagascar near Lake Alaotra.
- NextSource Materials Inc., a Canadian company, has a graphite project located in Madagascar.
- WFP is providing assistance in Madagascar as El Niño is expected to reduce harvests and raise food prices.
- A 2016 joint study was conducted on the African economic agenda, while Yvette Sylla considered running in Madagascar elections.
- National laboratory in Madagascar confirms the presence of plague cases.
- IMF assesses Madagascar's economic developments and budget execution.
- A rubber vine, brought from Madagascar, has spread to Bundaberg, Northern Territory, and Queensland.
- In March 2013, Jacob Zuma urged democracy in Zimbabwe and Africa, while SADC addressed political issues, and Rajoelina's ouster sparked a crisis in Madagascar.
- Gemcorp partnered with the Fonds Souverain Malagasy to support Madagascar's investment and growth agenda.
September 2026
16 events- Reports detail severe climate impacts (droughts, floods, cyclones) across Madagascar, Pakistan, and Spain, alongside global education crisis findings.
- Conservation efforts are underway in the Ambanitaza region of Madagascar, involving the Duke Lemur Center and expert guidance from James Herrera.
- Energizer Resources Inc. is exploring graphite and vanadium deposits in Madagascar.
- Authorities in Madagascar are providing support against scam centers operating within the country.
- ILRI, led by Appolinaire Djikeng, supports Madagascar's livestock master plan from its Nairobi campus.
- DreamWorks Animation produced a successful series and is planning a new film in the franchise.
- A person named Ann, who died in the WTC attacks on 9/11/2001, is being remembered through volunteer aid projects inspired by her legacy in locations including Madagascar and Nepal.
- Insurance companies like Sanlam and Santam are facing elevated catastrophe losses due to regional events including floods in Morocco, wildfires in the Western Cape, and a cyclone in Madagascar.
- Total Graphite PLC is planning graphite production in Madagascar and Mozambique while evaluating processing locations in India and the US.
- A strike force was deployed to Madagascar, and Dan Meuser commended Jeanine Pirro's actions.
- Petrol price rises are currently affecting urban motorists in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar.
- Andry dissolved the government in Madagascar, amidst ongoing protests and regional coverage from Kenya.
- Madagascar organized a summit in Rome involving Indonesia, Norway, Sweden, and other nations.
- An island country bounded by the ocean is involved in shared uprisings with other countries.
- Madagascar is reported as the second largest graphite producer globally.
- Utility failure in Madagascar is leading to civil unrest and business disruption.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
9 events- Funding is being provided to support species recovery efforts in Madagascar.
- SADC is monitoring political and security developments in Madagascar and Mozambique.
- Regional risk trackers are monitoring shared climate threats among neighboring countries, including Madagascar, Zimbabwe, and Angola.
- A Vietnamese kiosk operates inside a bank building, while a flagship store in Mount Pleasant uses Madagascar vanilla syrup.
- A strategic concept outlines how shared ancestry provides access and durability, connecting to the Hormuz choke point via the Indian Ocean.
- A symposium involving the bodies of episcopal conferences discusses education challenges in Madagascar and the African continent, held in Addis Ababa.
- Stony Brook University contributed to a research hub in Madagascar in 2012.
- Youth uprisings in Madagascar have led to the fall of the government, tracked by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
- Letshego, which has been operating in Kenya since 2012, is selling its African units to Axian Group.
July 2026
3 events- Cameroon reported alleged unlawful flag usage, prompting flag states to remove tankers from registries.
- The U.S. is backing critical mineral projects in Madagascar as it seeks to diversify supply chains away from China's dominance.
- Narcotics smuggling operation linked to international transit involving Madagascar and Sri Lanka.
June 2026
7 events- Kenya, Madagascar, and other island states are deepening strategic engagement and bilateral ties in the Indian Ocean region.
- Michael Randrianirina took power in Madagascar after Andry Rajoelina was forced into exile on May 29, 2026.
- Africa is hosting the Russia-Africa Summit in the autumn, with talks underway focused on deepening trade and economic ties.
- Russia pledged support and aid to Madagascar, with ministers discussing deepening strategic cooperation.
- Guinea, Chad, and Madagascar are exploring shared agricultural cooperation and technology transfer to achieve greater self-sufficiency.
- Discovery of introduced species originating from Madagascar has been found in Australia.
- SADC is supporting Madagascar's return to constitutional rule through an Extraordinary Summit, with Joyce Banda leading the Panel of Elders and involving the African Union.