Madagascar

A observe from the Civil Aviation of Madagascar (ACM), revealed on Thursday night, now prohibits boarding to the Massive Island of passengers from 9 nations on the European continent (Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Poland, the UK, Ukraine) and Russia. with our correspondent in Antanarivo, Laure…

The President of the Republic Andry Rajoelina delivered for the last time on Sunday evening, October 18, his bi-monthly speech, which has been introduced since the start of the incarceration in March. as reported from Antananarivo, Laure Verneau"We won the war. It is with this sentence that Andry Rajoelina declared Madagascar…

In Madagascar, October 14, 2020 should have been a big day. A day of national glow that does not work, to replace the wasted day of June 26: the pandemic had in fact prevented the celebration of the island's 60 years of independence with great fanfare. But this Wednesday, the anniversary of the First Republic, Covid-19 came again to play spoiler. The government had to return and eventually urged the…

In May 1959, the national anthem of the very young Republic of Madagascar was officially presented to the people. But as with flags, it will not be unanimous and will be the target of violent criticism. The story behind the choice of this patriotic song. as reported from Antananarivo On October 14, 1958, Madagascar, though still a colony in France, entered a new era by becoming a republic, the first in its history. Therefore, the power that is in place quickly decides to equip itself with characteristics specific to…

Madagascar, which currently has 22 regions, should soon have 23. One of them, the Middle East region "Vatovavy Fitovinany", will be split in two if Parliament ratifies the split just proposed by President Rajoelina. But this division is not suitable for everyone. And the reasons to justify such a change, even less. as reported from Antananarivo This shrub farmer on the outskirts of Ranomafana National Park is careful. "I have never heard of this separation and no one has ever asked us for our opinion on it. I wonder…

Malagasy women pay a high price for the economic and social crisis caused by Covid-19. This is the observation of the CNFM, the National Council of Women in Madagascar. The organization, which brings together associations from across the country, warns of the situation of many Malagasy women who are already insecure and who have clearly worsened since the coronavirus pandemic: job losses, deteriorating…

They are ten Malagasy comics that have been selected for the first artistic stay on the island since the start of the pandemic. This training aims to enable them to perfect their technique, but also to learn how to sell themselves to publishers. From our correspondent in Antananarivo,They are between 19 and 33 years old and…

Tourist operators in Madagascar predict the slaughter of "small tourist operators", these small hoteliers, restaurateurs or tour operators who could not withstand the crisis. While waiting for better days, each resists in their own way and prepares for return, no matter how remote the tourists are. as reported from Farafangana, In 17 years of existence, the tour operator “Always Madagascar” had never had as many reservations as for 2020. Covid-19 commits to, 90% of its tours have been canceled. But several customers…

Deputies passed the bill on the return of works of art in Benin and Senegal. But will there be other projects of this type in the coming months? Six countries on the continent have so far made requests. The government can rub hands. The text was not only voted on by deputies, it was adopted almost unanimously after 2 hours of peaceful debate. Almost everyone praised the initiative. Senators, in turn, were to follow suit in early November. The Director wants this text to be finally adopted before the end of the year.…

In tonigh's version: A Kenyan court finds two men guilty of aiding al Shabaab in Westgate mall attacks. 67 people were killed in the 2013 violence. And once the world's leader in phosphates, Tunisia is now importing the product. We bring you a report on the impact of both covid 19 and social movements on the country's phosphate industry. And Madagascar's tourism sector continues to suffer from the…