Madagascar.
island sovereign state off the coast of Southeast Africa, in the Indian Ocean
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What's happening
Active this week
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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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Cameroon reported alleged unlawful flag usage, prompting flag states to remove tankers from registries.Some support2 reports
Earlier this month
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Michael Randrianirina took power in Madagascar after Andry Rajoelina was forced into exile on May 29, 2026.Well supported12 reports
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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 supported5 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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The U.S. is backing critical mineral projects in Madagascar as it seeks to diversify supply chains away from China's dominance.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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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
One to three months ago
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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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Africa is hosting the Russia-Africa Summit in the autumn, with talks underway focused on deepening trade and economic ties.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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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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France returned colonial victims' remains in Madagascar, while Guinea requested similar returns from France.Some support1 report
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A continent located mainly in the southwestern quadrant of the Earth, with moisture pathways extending from Scandinavia to Madagascar.Some support1 report
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Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, promoted a new cable car system to alleviate traffic congestion.Some support9 reports
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Financing projects for urban development and urban resilience in Madagascar, involving the World Bank Group.Some support7 reports2 developments inside
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Frontier Co-op, led by Tony Bedard, is providing funding for a vanilla project.Some support2 reports
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Peace Corps operates globally in Madagascar. Jinwook Lee adapted the story for the web on July 31st.Some support1 report
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Protests observed in Madagascar on July 31st, inspired by movements in Bangladesh and Indonesia, leading to government action banning social media platforms.Some support1 report
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Innovative drone delivery system overcomes logistical challenges in Madagascar.Some support1 report
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African Union, Egypt, and Madagascar are cooperating on various matters, including strengthening bilateral ties in economy and trade, and providing development aid and technical training.Some support2 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 reports1 development inside
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George Wikoff discussed Western Indian Ocean security, focusing on maritime capability and education in the region.Some support1 report
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Graeter's uses vanilla from Madagascar as manufacturers replace synthetic vanillin with natural sources in their products.Some support1 report
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Russian naval power has been significantly impacted, leading to the dispersal of its fleet across various strategic locations including East Asia, the Far East, and Madagascar.Some support1 report
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Madagascar relies heavily on Oman for imports, and regional tensions are fueling global oil market uncertainty.Some support3 reports
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Vanilla sourced from Madagascar is being incorporated into products sold in Brookline.Some support2 reports
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The political crisis in Madagascar is escalating with Russian influence embedding itself in the state apparatus, SADC issuing firm demands, and the highest court facing a de facto takeover.Some support3 reports
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Waseda University and Nanyang Technological University collaborate on biohybrid machine research, using organisms from Madagascar.Some support1 report
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Middle East war is driving up bitumen costs, affecting supply chains involving Madagascar and MAG.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Zonta International is funding projects aimed at supporting women's innovation in Madagascar.Some support1 report
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Negotiations to deepen economic partnership concluded, and a final inquiry report on Assomption Island was received.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Madagascar and Belarus called for enhanced bilateral economic cooperation in 2021.Some support1 report
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Energy Fuels is advancing projects in Madagascar, Brazil, and Australia, while also operating facilities in Utah and being based near Denver.Some support1 report
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France established centralized administration over Madagascar, and the royal family was exiled to Algeria during the colonial rule.Some support1 report
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Troika greenlit a goodwill mission to the DRC and endorsed a report on Madagascar's political situation to bolster regional peace.Some support1 report
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Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Madagascar must align their Nationally Determined Contributions with CORSIA demands.Some support1 report
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Gemfields, a company, was incorporated in Guernsey and holds mining interests in Madagascar, while being dual-listed in Johannesburg and London.Some support1 report
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A summit endorsed a diplomatic mission to address conflict-affected areas in the DRC, involving Madagascar.Some support1 report
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Rising bitumen costs due to the war in the Middle East are impacting countries in Africa, including Guinea and Madagascar.Some support1 report
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Turtles are anticipated to journey towards Madagascar, traveling from Bunbury to Exmouth.Some support1 report
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Around Madagascar this week
News at the entities that move Madagascar most-
Southern African Development Community OperationalThe 2017 events involved Jacob Zuma as SADC Chair, leading to SADC calls for monitoring in Zimbabwe, where Moyo announced military control and Robert Mugabe resigned.Moves Madagascar
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International Civil Aviation Organization StructuralHouthis targeted international flight paths with indiscriminate missiles, utilizing Iranian air defense weapons.Moves Madagascar
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Energy Fuels StructuralOSC committed a loan to help scale up Energy Fuels' processing capabilities.Moves Madagascar
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Donald Trump StructuralThe Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Moves Madagascar
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African Development Bank TransactionalPusan National University delivers drone training to Mozambique, while the African Development Bank facilitates capacity-building activities in cooperation with Korea.Moves Madagascar
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World Bank Group StructuralThe World Bank's Annual Meetings in Bangkok are focusing on development in African markets.Moves Madagascar
Connections
The 40 strongest of 590, 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 of Madagascar, leading the country's transitional government.
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Southern African Development Community Operational
SADC actively monitors and demands political and constitutional reforms within Madagascar.
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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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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 operates and develops the Toliara Mineral Sands Project within Madagascar.
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Andry Rajoelina Structural
Andry Rajoelina served as the leader of the government of Madagascar, which was subsequently ousted after protests.
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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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Donald Trump Structural
Trump's administration supports rare earth development in Madagascar through financial investment and operational backing.
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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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Sherritt International Structural
Sherritt International holds majority interest in the Ambatovy project located in Madagascar.
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Andry Transactional
Forecast suggests Andry will dissolve the government of 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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Jeff Bezos Transactional
Jeff Bezos provides financial support for lemur conservation projects in 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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Sergey Lavrov Transactional
Russia pledged support and aid to Madagascar.
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Jebel Ali Transactional
Jebel Ali previously supplied bitumen to 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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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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White House Structural
The US entity relies on rare earth supplies sourced from Madagascar for its operations.
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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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Comoros Operational
The operational connection between the two nations involves the restoration of direct air links.
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Kenya Operational
The relationship is characterized by deepening collaboration and partnership for shared economic growth.
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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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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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William Ruto Operational
The relationship is characterized by a reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between the two entities.
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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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Toamasina Structural
Toamasina is a city within Madagascar, currently facing housing stock rehabilitation needs following a cyclone.
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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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El Niño Shared context
El Niño, a major climate pattern, exerts significant influence on the geopolitical state of Madagascar.
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Brookline Structural
Madagascar supplies vanilla, a raw material, that is used in products associated with Brookline.
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United Nations Operational
The relationship involves ongoing coordination and monitoring by the UN regarding national reforms and political events in Madagascar.
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Sidi Ould Tah Operational
The relationship is characterized by an ongoing partnership focused on capacity building and growth.
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Necker Island Structural
Necker Island functions as a refuge for introduced species relevant to Madagascar.
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African Union Operational
Madagascar requires coordination with the African Union for national consultations and reforms.
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Gemfields Structural
Gemfields holds interests in licenses within Madagascar, indicating a structural dependency on state regulation.
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Nairobi Operational
Madagascar's ministerial representative attended a summit held in Nairobi.
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United Arab Emirates Transactional
Madagascar is supplying graphite products that are destined for a facility located in the United Arab Emirates.
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University of Cape Town Operational
The entities have actively collaborated on a co-authored study focused on climate services.
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Jirama Operational
Jirama's utility failures in Madagascar have been linked to civil unrest and business disruption.
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International Livestock Research Institute Structural
ILRI provides support and expertise to Madagascar's national livestock master plan.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 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.
August 2026
15 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.
- France returned colonial victims' remains in Madagascar, while Guinea requested similar returns from France.
- A continent located mainly in the southwestern quadrant of the Earth, with moisture pathways extending from Scandinavia to Madagascar.
- Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, promoted a new cable car system to alleviate traffic congestion.
- Frontier Co-op, led by Tony Bedard, is providing funding for a vanilla project.
- Peace Corps operates globally in Madagascar. Jinwook Lee adapted the story for the web on July 31st.
- Protests observed in Madagascar on July 31st, inspired by movements in Bangladesh and Indonesia, leading to government action banning social media platforms.
July 2026
13 events- Cameroon reported alleged unlawful flag usage, prompting flag states to remove tankers from registries.
- Narcotics smuggling operation linked to international transit involving Madagascar and Sri Lanka.
- The U.S. is backing critical mineral projects in Madagascar as it seeks to diversify supply chains away from China's dominance.
- Financing projects for urban development and urban resilience in Madagascar, involving the World Bank Group.
- Innovative drone delivery system overcomes logistical challenges in Madagascar.
- African Union, Egypt, and Madagascar are cooperating on various matters, including strengthening bilateral ties in economy and trade, and providing development aid and technical training.
- George Wikoff discussed Western Indian Ocean security, focusing on maritime capability and education in the region.
- Graeter's uses vanilla from Madagascar as manufacturers replace synthetic vanillin with natural sources in their products.
- Russian naval power has been significantly impacted, leading to the dispersal of its fleet across various strategic locations including East Asia, the Far East, and Madagascar.
- Madagascar relies heavily on Oman for imports, and regional tensions are fueling global oil market uncertainty.
- Vanilla sourced from Madagascar is being incorporated into products sold in Brookline.
- The political crisis in Madagascar is escalating with Russian influence embedding itself in the state apparatus, SADC issuing firm demands, and the highest court facing a de facto takeover.
- Waseda University and Nanyang Technological University collaborate on biohybrid machine research, using organisms from Madagascar.
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June 2026
16 events- 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.
- 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.
- Kenya, Madagascar, and other island states are deepening strategic engagement and bilateral ties in the Indian Ocean region.
- Middle East war is driving up bitumen costs, affecting supply chains involving Madagascar and MAG.
- Zonta International is funding projects aimed at supporting women's innovation in Madagascar.
- Negotiations to deepen economic partnership concluded, and a final inquiry report on Assomption Island was received.
- Madagascar and Belarus called for enhanced bilateral economic cooperation in 2021.
- Energy Fuels is advancing projects in Madagascar, Brazil, and Australia, while also operating facilities in Utah and being based near Denver.
- France established centralized administration over Madagascar, and the royal family was exiled to Algeria during the colonial rule.
- Troika greenlit a goodwill mission to the DRC and endorsed a report on Madagascar's political situation to bolster regional peace.
- Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Madagascar must align their Nationally Determined Contributions with CORSIA demands.
- Gemfields, a company, was incorporated in Guernsey and holds mining interests in Madagascar, while being dual-listed in Johannesburg and London.
- A summit endorsed a diplomatic mission to address conflict-affected areas in the DRC, involving Madagascar.
- Rising bitumen costs due to the war in the Middle East are impacting countries in Africa, including Guinea and Madagascar.
- Turtles are anticipated to journey towards Madagascar, traveling from Bunbury to Exmouth.