Deconfinement measures being taken in African countries
While Nigeria is preparing to start easing coronavirus lockdown covering its largest city Lagos and capital Abuja from May 4, some countries have already announced […]
Madagascar
Ghana to host African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat
The Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) has selected Ghana as the host country for the Secretariat of the […]
Stampede in Madagascar kills 15, wounds 75
At least 15 people were killed and 75 wounded in a stampede Wednesday at a concert in Madagascar’s capital to mark the country’s Independence Day. […]
Ex-president Rajoelina wins Madagascar vote
Madagascar’s former president Andry Rajoelina has won the country’s presidential run-off vote, electoral commission said. The former leader gained 56% of votes to defeat another […]
Madagascar: two ex-presidents set for second round
In Madagascar, former presidents Andry Rajoelina and Marc Ravalomanana are qualified for the second round of the presidential election, to be held next month, according […]
Ex-rulers, favorites in Madagascar’s election
In Madagascar, about 10 million voters are eligible to select a president on Wednesday from a list of 36 candidates who include four former presidents, […]
Madagascar heads to AFCON for the first time in 50 years
The Madagascar national football team, nicknamed Barea, on Tuesday qualified for the first time to play in the African Cup of Nations, AFCON. The team […]
Madagascar: new PM appointed amid protests
Madagascar’s president Hery Rajaonarimampianina has appointed Christian Ntsay, as the new prime minister of the Indian Ocean island nation. Christian Ntsay was the former director […]
Malagasy top court orders president to dissolve government
The High Constitutional Court of Madagascar has ordered President Hery Rajaonarimampianina to dissolve his government and appoint a new prime minister who had the support […]
Two killed, 17 injured in demonstrations in Madagascar
Deadly clashes have erupted in Madagascar since Saturday as demonstrators are protesting new electoral laws that the opposition claims could bar some candidates from standing […]