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(MENAFN) Madagascar confirmed its inaugural mpox infections Tuesday, with five cases identified in the northwestern city of Mahajanga, marking the island nation's first documented outbreak of the viral disease.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, in his capacity as the interim Chairperson of Southern African Development Community (SADC), address the opening and participate in a virtual Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of...

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(MENAFN) Russia has dispatched essential relief supplies to Madagascar, delivering roughly 60 tons of food to assist with recovery efforts after the island nation was struck by two consecutive cyclones, according to reports.

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(MENAFN) Russia has delivered essential disaster relief to Madagascar, including approximately 60 tons of food, to support recovery efforts following two consecutive cyclones, according to reports from the Russian Embassy in Madagascar.

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(MENAFN) Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks Thursday with Madagascar's President Michael Randrianirina at the Kremlin, with the devastating impact of two recent cyclones — which killed more than 40 people and displaced over 270,000 —...

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(MENAFN) Madagascar declared a national disaster Saturday following the catastrophic impact of Cyclone Gezani, which left 43 people dead and ravaged communities across the Indian Ocean nation.

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Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, Deputy Speaker, Annelie Lotriet, Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane Deputy Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Les Govender His Excellency,...

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(MENAFN) The humanitarian situation in Madagascar is worsening, particularly in the Grand Sud and Grand Sud-Est regions, which have been battered by consecutive droughts, cyclones, and other shocks over the past two years, a UN spokesperson said...

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(MENAFN) Madagascar unveiled a new government on Tuesday following a recent military takeover, incorporating several prominent opponents of former President Andry Rajoelina into crucial ministerial roles.

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(MENAFN) Madagascar introduced a new administration on Tuesday after a military takeover, appointing three notable critics of former President Andry Rajoelina's government to key ministerial roles.

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(MENAFN) Madagascar revealed a new administration on Tuesday after a military coup, appointing three notable critics of former President Andry Rajoelina to significant ministerial roles.

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(MENAFN) Madagascar’s new military government has officially revoked the citizenship of former President Andry Rajoelina, barring him from running in future elections.

South African Government

Eulogy by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Special Official Funeral of Ambassador of South Africa to the Republic of France, Mr Nkosinathi "Nathi" Mthethwa, KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu-Natal Programme Director; My dear Sister and comrade, Ms Philisiwe...

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(MENAFN) Colonel Michael Randrianirina has officially taken office as Madagascar’s new president following a recent military takeover in the island nation.

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(MENAFN) An elite unit of Madagascar’s armed forces has announced that it has taken control of the country from President Andry Rajoelina, following weeks of mass demonstrations driven largely by discontented youth.

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(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) announced the immediate suspension of Madagascar on Wednesday, just hours after a military leader declared his intention to assume the presidency.

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(MENAFN) African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has voiced serious alarm over the mounting unrest in Madagascar, urging all parties to pursue dialogue and restraint to halt the ongoing turmoil.

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(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) acted swiftly on Wednesday, suspending Madagascar following the announcement by the leader of a military coup that he would assume the presidency. “The rule of law must prevail over the rule of force,” declared AU...