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Cyclone Gezani leaves 59 dead in Madagascar, displaces more than 16,000

General view of the city center of Toamasina on February 14, 2026 following the passage of tropical cyclone Gezani

Published 167 days ago

Benin coup attempt foiled: Minister says armed forces true to their oath

Benin's president Patrice Talon, who came to power in 2016, is due to reach the end of his second term in 2026, the maximum allowed by the constitution.

Published 238 days ago

US updates travel advisory for exotic tourist destination; warns of violence

US has updated its travel advisory for Madagascar

Published 288 days ago

Madagascar coup leader Colonel Randrianirina sworn in as president

Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, signs documents after being sworn in as president on Friday.

Published 289 days ago

Madagascar's coup leader sworn in as president after military takeover

His ascent to the presidency came just three days after he announced that the armed forces were taking power of the island.

Published 289 days ago

UN condemns military takeover in Madagascar as coup leader to be president

Col. Michael Randrianirina is due to be sworn in as Madagascar's leader at a ceremony at the High Constitutional Court on Friday.

Published 290 days ago

US warns tourists to ‘reconsider travel’ to this popular island, cites violence

U.S. raises Madagascar travel advisory to Level 3, citing violent unrest and rising crime across the island nation

Published 290 days ago

Gen Z revolution or military coup in Madagascar?

CAPSAT military unit commander Col. Michael Randrianirina, center, arrives at the Presidency to announce that the armed forces are taking control of the country in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/ Brian Inganga)

Updated 290 days ago

Madagascar's military coup leader says he is "taking the position of president"

CAPSAT military unit commander Col. Michael Randrianirina.

Published 291 days ago

Another regime falls to Gen Z protests, army takes control of Madagascar

CAPSAT military unit commander Col. Michael Randrianirina, center, arrives at the Presidency to announce that the armed forces are taking control of the country in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/ Brian Inganga)

Updated 292 days ago

Another government toppled by Gen Z, this time in Africa

Updated 293 days ago

Will Gen Z unseat Madagascar's leader of 26 yrs? President no stranger to a coup

Motorcyclists drive chanting anti-government slogans and waving Malagasy flags as they celebrate in downtown Antananarivo,

Published 294 days ago

Madagascar president warns of attempted coup after soldiers join protests

Protesters gather around a Madagascar military vehicle during a nationwide youth-led protest over frequent power outages and water shortages,

Published 294 days ago

After Nepal, Gen-Z protests rock Madagascar and Peru: Here's why

Thousands gathered for renewed anti-government demonstrations in several cities across Madagascar.

Published 306 days ago

Study reveals how ‘upside down’ trees thrived across oceans, defying extinction

The various names, including ‘mother of the forest’ in the Malagasy language, the ‘upside-down tree,’ and the ‘tree of life,’ because of their unique features, which you will explore as you read this.

Updated 806 days ago

At least 12 killed in crush at Indian Ocean Island Games opening in Madagascar.

A video shows a person being taken to a hospital in Antananarivo on August 25, 2023, after a crowd rush at a stadium. Over 12 people were killed in a crush during the opening ceremony of the Indian Ocean Island Games in Madagascar.
( Pic Source: X/@thaiparampil)

Updated 1072 days ago

At least 13 killed, over 100 injured in stampede at Madagascar stadium

The cause of the tragedy was not immediately known but the Red Cross said the toll could climb.

Published 1073 days ago

Xi projects dominance in Indian Ocean, names 19 sea bed features

File photo of Wang Yuan 5 ballistic missile tracking sea surveillance ship at Sri Lanka Hambantota Port in August 2022.

Published 1203 days ago

Pakistan in ‘critically water insecure’ category: UN report

Pakistan in ‘critically water insecure’ category: UN report. (HT File)

Updated 1226 days ago

Cyclone Batsirai barrels towards Madagascar: All you need to know about it

A satellite image shows Cyclone Batsirai heading towards Madagascar on February 4.

Published 1639 days ago

Madagascar's police chief swims 12 hours to shore after copter crash in ocean

A photo made available by Madagascar's ministry of defense shows the wreck of the boat "Francia" after it was towed ashore near Mahambo, northeastern Madagascar, on Tuesday.

Published 1683 days ago

India sending rice, HCQ tablets as humanitarian assistance to Madagascar

Indian assistance to the Madagascar government was conveyed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in a phone conversation with Madagascar's Foreign Minister.

Published 1980 days ago

Street library opened at Embassy of India, Antananarivo to spread joy of reading

The image shows the newly inaugurated library.

Published 2019 days ago

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