Madagascar

Massive emerald gemstone found in Madagascar's presidential palace

Mines Minister Carl Andriamparany called the gemstone a collector's dream, adding that officials have found no record of a similar stone ever documented in Madagascar.

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Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, speaks after being sworn in as president on Friday taking over from Andry Rajoelina following a coup that ousted him, at the constitutional court in Antanariv , Madagascar, October 17, 2025
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina, gestures as he appoints military general Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as Prime Minister at the Lavoloha Presidential Palace, following government dissolution amid protests over power and water shortages, in Antananarivo, Madagascar October 6, 2025.

Madagascar president warns of attempted coup after soldiers join protests

Madagascar's president condemned an “attempted illegal seizure of power” after elite troops joined deadly youth-led protests demanding his resignation.

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Malagasy officials hold boxes containing the three skulls during a ceremony to mark the return of three Sakalava skulls, those of two warriors and one believed to be that of slain Malagasy king Toera, taken by French troops during the colonisation of Madagascar in the late 19th century, at the Cultu

France returns royal skull of King Toera, two others to Madagascar

France has sought to confront its colonial past by returning artifacts and human remains from its museums to their countries of origin.

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Scientists confirm Madagascar wreck is 300 year old treasure galleon Nossa Senhora do Cabo.

Scientists confirm Madagascar wreck is 300 year old treasure galleon Nossa Senhora do Cabo

The twenty year investigation uncovered 3,300 artifacts, from Chinese porcelain to a gem inlaid gold cross, linking the wreck to the 1721 raid by pirate captain La Buse and John Taylor.

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Stampede at Madagascar's national stadium kills 12, injures around 80

It was not immediately clear what caused the stampede, but at least 15 people were killed in a similar incident at the Mahamasina stadium in 2019.

AUGUST 25, 2023ByREUTERS
Mahamasina Stadium in in Antananarivo, Madagascar.

Cyclone Emnati hits Madagascar; island's 4th major storm in a month

Emnati struck on the southeastern side of the island, where another cyclone, Batsirai, killed scores of people three weeks ago. More than 30,000 people were evacuated ahead of Emnati's path.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022ByREUTERS
Cyclone Emnati hits Madagascar; island's 4th major storm in a month

Cyclone kills at least 10 in Madagascar, destroying homes and cutting power

Cyclone Batsirai hit Madagascar and has killed at least 10 people, slamming into the eastern coastline with heavy rain and wind speeds of 165 kph (100 mph).

FEBRUARY 6, 2022ByREUTERS
A girl holds a baby outside a damaged house in a flooded area, as Cyclone Batsirai sweeps inland, in Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, February 6, 2022.

Madagascar initiates Parliamentary Israel Allies Caucus

The new caucus will be joining the Israel Allies Foundation’s (IAF) international network of pro-Israel caucuses.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020ByCODY LEVINE
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