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Madagascar.
island sovereign state off the coast of Southeast Africa, in the Indian Ocean
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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 support1 report
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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
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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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Michael Randrianirina took power in Madagascar after Andry Rajoelina was forced into exile on May 29, 2026.Well supported15 reports1 development inside
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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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Mauritians are emigrating to various global destinations, while the country relies on workers from Bangladesh, India, and Madagascar.Some support1 report
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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
One to three months ago
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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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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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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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Around Madagascar this week
News at the entities that move Madagascar most-
Southern African Development Community OperationalRegional bodies, including the African Union and SADC, drove sanctions relief through diplomatic interventions at the UN General Assembly.Moves Madagascar
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El Niño OperationalThe Department of Energy warns that El Niño could reduce hydropower generation by 40 percent in the Philippines.Moves Madagascar
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International Civil Aviation Organization StructuralAir Astana expands its network to Bangkok and Guangzhou, while Boeing begins factory flight testing of the 787-9 Dreamliner in Charleston.Moves Madagascar
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Donald Trump StructuralDonald Trump reacted to Abdul El-Sayed's interview on The Story, leading to Trump criticizing Fox News for favoring opponents.Moves Madagascar
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African Development Bank TransactionalAfrican Development Bank and UK Export Finance signed an MOU to co-finance projects across Africa.Moves Madagascar
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Jeff Bezos TransactionalDario Amodei leads AI development efforts while corporate titans like Jeff Bezos and Amazon are discussed alongside economic instability in Greece.Moves Madagascar
Connections
The 40 strongest of 608, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
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 served as the political leader and president of the government of Madagascar.
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Michael Randrianirina Structural
Michael Randrianirina serves as the president and leader of Madagascar's government.
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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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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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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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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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El Niño Operational
El Niño events directly influence Madagascar's agricultural output, food prices, and overall food security risks.
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Mauritius Structural
Mauritius relies on Madagascan workers for labor supply.
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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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Jebel Ali Transactional
Jebel Ali previously supplied bitumen to 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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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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Jirama Structural
Jirama's utility failures impact Madagascar's stability, leading to civil unrest and external calls for reform.
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Andry Transactional
Forecast suggests Andry will dissolve the government of 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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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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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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William Ruto Operational
The relationship is characterized by a reaffirmed commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between the two entities.
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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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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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Kenya Operational
The relationship is characterized by deepening collaboration and partnership for shared economic growth.
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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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Brookline Structural
Madagascar supplies vanilla, a raw material, that is used in products associated with Brookline.
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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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Troika Operational
The Troika actively monitors and influences Madagascar's political situation through reports and calls for peace.
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Comoros Operational
The operational connection between the two nations involves the restoration of direct air links.
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African Union Operational
The African Union actively monitors political crises and requires coordination with Madagascar for national consultations and reforms.
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Mozambique Operational
Madagascar and Mozambique are noted to be seeking collaboration on resource management models.
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Necker Island Structural
Necker Island functions as a refuge for introduced species relevant to 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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United Nations Operational
The relationship involves ongoing coordination and monitoring by the UN regarding national reforms and political events in Madagascar.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
15 events- 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.
- Mauritians are emigrating to various global destinations, while the country relies on workers from Bangladesh, India, and 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.
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.
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July 2026
8 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.
- 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.
June 2026
6 events- Guinea, Chad, and Madagascar are exploring shared agricultural cooperation and technology transfer to achieve greater self-sufficiency.
- Michael Randrianirina took power in Madagascar after Andry Rajoelina was forced into exile on May 29, 2026.
- Discovery of introduced species originating from Madagascar has been found in Australia.
- 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.