Russia is reportedly leveraging a change in power in Madagascar to strengthen its ties and expand its influence in Africa, while Western attention is focused elsewhere.

Thirteen individuals, including a general, have been charged in Madagascar in connection with an alleged coup attempt.

Madagascar's President Michael Randrianiriny mandated lie detector tests for all ministerial candidates to identify and eliminate corrupt individuals, a process that prolonged the government formation for weeks.

Madagascar's military president, Michael Randrianirina, has announced that all new ministers must undergo lie detector tests to identify corrupt candidates, following his recent dismissal of the prime minister and government.

Madagascar has announced that all future ministers will be required to undergo lie detector tests as part of an effort to ensure transparency and combat corruption within the government.

Anyone applying to become a minister in Madagascar’s new government will be subjected to lie detector tests to root out those who are corrupt, the country’s military leader said on…

A report details the activities and manoeuvres of Russian influence agents in South Africa, Namibia, and Madagascar.

Madagascar's anti-corruption chief, Rajaonarison, has been appointed as the new prime minister of the country.

In tonight's edition, a new report warns that trafficking routes from Latin America to Europe are increasingly passing through the West Africa region. Also, the new US ambassador to South Africa backtracks on his criticism of the 'Kill the Boer' chant. And over a month after Cyclone Gezani devastated eastern Madagascar, the storm’s survivors are facing a new crisis as the price of construction materials has surged by 50 percent.

Randrianirina seized power in the wake of youth-led protests that forced out his predecessor.

Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina, who seized power in October, dismissed his prime minister and the entire cabinet on Monday, his spokesperson said in a statement.

Wildlands Adventure Zoo in Emmen, Netherlands, has closed a section of its park after three Madagascar crested ibises died, with two confirmed to have succumbed to a viral disease.

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The presidency says it is taking action as it fears fuel shortages could lead to public disorder.

On Sunday, April 26, the travel agency Itaka will launch its first flights from Gdańsk, Poland, to the small island of Nosy Be off the coast of Madagascar. The flights will use a Dreamliner leased from the Italian airline Neos.

Six months after a wave of protest movements shook the political elite in countries across the Global South, including Nepal, Bangladesh, Morocco, and Madagascar, Gen Z activists continue their struggle for social justice, with some having already brought down governments.

Madagascar has become the fifth country to adopt Rwanda's Electronic Billing Machine (EBM) tax system.

Madagascar's new government has been unveiled, with more than half of the previous members retained in key ministries, but notably without representatives from the Gen Z movement.

Madagascar's president has mandated lie detector tests for all candidates applying to become government ministers, a move aimed at ensuring integrity in public office.

Madagascar's military ruler has issued a decree requiring all ministers to pass lie detector tests, a move aimed at ensuring accountability within the government.

Guinea-Bissau has recorded the most significant decline in the Freedom House index, losing eight points to score 33 out of 100, with Tanzania and Madagascar also experiencing setbacks in freedom.

Priyanka Chopra wore a unique Bvlgari necklace with a 14-carat sapphire at the 98th Academy Awards.

Madagascar's military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the entire Cabinet. He gave no word on why, only saying a replacement prime minister would be named "shortly."

Madagascar's military leader has dissolved the government in a surprise move, indicating political instability in the country.

In Madagascar, the creation of the party "Patriotic Awakening of a United Madagascar" has been announced, which openly declares its ties with Russia.

A governor in Madagascar laments the lack of international aid, stating that Africa is left alone to deal with its challenges, particularly after the dissolution of the American agency for international development.

Lemurs in Madagascar are consuming the invasive strawberry guava, one of the world's worst invasive species, which is hindering forest restoration efforts on the island while providing food for its endangered primates.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Madagascar's new leader have agreed to 'renew' ties, despite Madagascar's recent efforts to strengthen relations with Russia.

A zoopark in Kladno, Czech Republic, has successfully hatched seven rare chameleons from Madagascar, becoming the only facility in Europe to breed this specific species.

Thirteen individuals, including a general, have been charged in connection with an alleged coup attempt in Madagascar.

Madagascar's new strongman, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, announced the suspension of the government and plans for ministers to undergo lie detector tests to combat corruption.

The President of Madagascar has announced the appointment of new ministers to the government.

Madagascar's President and army commander, Michael Randrianirina, has announced that ministerial candidates will undergo lie detector tests as part of a new anti-corruption policy.

Madagascar has announced that all prospective ministers will be required to undergo lie detector tests as part of their appointment process.

A report details the activities of Russian influence agents in South Africa, Namibia, and Madagascar, highlighting their maneuvers in the region.

Madagascar's President has named Mamitiana Rajaonarison, the anticorruption chief, as the new prime minister, days after the previous cabinet was dissolved.

More than a month after Cyclone Gezani devastated Madagascar's eastern coast, killing 62 people, the cost of recovery has surged by 50%, raising significant concerns.

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, who seized power in 2025, said in a statement on Monday that a new prime minister would be appointed 'shortly.'

Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.

The African Union has extended its solidarity and support to Madagascar following a devastating cyclone that has impacted the island nation.

Authorities in Madagascar have reported that the death toll from a recent cyclone has increased to 20.

A long-form article explores how Chinese expatriates are discovering business opportunities in Madagascar's vanilla industry amidst the country's tumultuous political and economic landscape.

Madagascar is "ready to fully cooperate" in the military sphere in addition to the "social, health and education sectors," Colonel Michael Randrianirina said.