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South Africa expresses concern over developments in Madagascar

The Government of the Republic of South Africa has noted with deep concern the recent political developments in the Republic of Madagascar. We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and the destruction of property that has occurred. South...

Madagascar’s Leader seeks one year to fix nation’s issues

(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has requested a one-year period to tackle the country’s pressing problems, promising that if they remain unresolved, he will resign. The statement came during a town-hall style meeting at the...

Madagascar’s Army General gets assigned as PM

(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the nation’s new prime minister, replacing Christian Ntsay, following the dissolution of his government amid ongoing nationwide unrest....

Madagascar President Appoints New Prime Minister

(MENAFN) In response to escalating nationwide demonstrations, Madagascar’s President, Andry Rajoelina, has selected Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the new prime minister, taking over from Christian Ntsay. This leadership transition...

Madagascar’s leader assigns military general as new PM

(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister, a week after dissolving his government in response to widespread anti-government protests over severe power...

Madagascar’s Leader assigns Military General as PM

(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister, a week after dissolving his previous government in response to widespread anti-government protests over water...

Madagascar Appoints New Premier

(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina announced the appointment of military General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister on Monday. This decision follows the dissolution of the previous government just a week...

Madagascar’s Leader Taps Army General as New PM

(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as prime minister on Monday, just days after dissolving his government in the wake of intensifying protests over ongoing power and water shortages....

New PM gets assigned in Madagascar to suppress Gen Z rallies

(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister, in what appears to be an effort to suppress mounting youth-led protests that have swept across the nation....

Ruphin Zafisambo Appointed as Madagascar New PM

(MENAFN) Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday appointed Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo as the nation’s new prime minister, just days after dissolving the previous government in response to widespread protests. Rajoelina stressed...

Madagascar’s president vows to rebuild his country after protests

(MENAFN) Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar’s leader, has vowed to make radical reforms in how Madagascar is run. This commitment follows recent violent rallies in the capital, triggered by rolling electricity failures as well as water scarcity, which...

Madagascar’s president dismisses government following deadly rallies

(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has dismissed his government following days of violent protests led by young citizens, sparked by prolonged power outages and water shortages, according to reports. In a televised address on Monday,...

Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government

(MENAFN) Madagascar’s leader, Andry Rajoelina, has disbanded his administration following several days of fatal demonstrations led by young people. These protests erupted due to ongoing electricity outages and water shortages in the Indian Ocean...

Madagascar President Declares Government Disbandment

(MENAFN) On Monday, President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar announced the disbandment of the government, committing to name a fresh prime minister within a span of three days. "I have decided to terminate the duties of the prime minister and the...

THE NEW 'A.L.B.A' UNIVERSITY OPENS IN MADAGASCAR IN A FEW DAYS

The ALBA Catholic University (Athénée Lucien Botovasoa Atsinanana) in Farafangana, Madagascar, will open its doors in a few days FARAFANGANA, FARAFANGANA, MADAGASCAR, September 8, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The ALBA Catholic University (Athénée...

Madagascar Senate President Ravalomanana Visits Xizu Temple, Praises Zen Music and China-Madagascar Friendship

ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR, August 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On August 14, 2025, Richard Ravalomanana, President of the Senate of Madagascar, accompanied by his family, paid a friendly visit to Xizu Temple in the capital, Antananarivo. As a...

Madagascar Invest and Nobilis Group Launch Strategic Real Estate Partnership in Tamatave

ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR, August 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Madagascar Invest and Nobilis Group have officially launched a strategic collaboration focused on real estate development in the Tamatave region of Madagascar. Following a meeting...

France gives back three looted human skulls to Madagascar

(MENAFN) France has returned three human skulls to Madagascar that were looted during the colonial period and kept in a Paris museum for over a century. Among the remains handed over during a ceremony hosted by the French Culture Ministry on...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Eulogy at Special Official Funeral of the late Ambassador Nkosinathi "Nathi" Mthethwa

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...

Madagascar Food Poisoning Fatalities Climb to Twenty

(MENAFN) In Madagascar’s capital suburb of Antananarivo, a deadly food poisoning event has claimed 20 lives, the government announced Wednesday. The official statement emphasized the severity of the case, declaring, "As the poisoning was...