Madagascar

Surgical castration: Madagascar tackles child sexual abuse head-on

In Madagascar, 673 rape cases involving minors were recorded in 2023. In January 2024 alone, at least 4 rapes were reported daily according to the Ministry of Justice ... figures that are…

4 months ago

by Abiodun Ogundairo

‘Madagascar on Fire’: New film highlights deforestation in Madagascar

A filmmaker has told FRANCE 24 about the problems faced by the people of Madagascar as they try to survive, but also care for the environment. Sira Thierij has made a film…

6 months ago

Africa

A proposed highway in Madagascar sparks environment fears

Madagascar's government plans to build a highway through protected areas of the country in a bid to boost connectivity, trade and tourism. But that's raised fears over the impact on rural farmers…

8 months ago

News

Patricia Wright on finding a new rainforest in Madagascar

Dr Patricia Wright has found a 14-square-kilometre tropical rainforest in a remote part of Madagascar. She has been working with a team of scientists who have been documenting its natural wonders. Their…

8 months ago

World

LGBT people in Madagascar forced to hide their sexuality

Even if homosexuality is not illegal in Madagascar, it is widely considered to be socially unacceptable. Many LGBT people have to hide their sexuality in order to hold onto their job or…

1 year ago

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1.4 million in Madagascar need food aid due to drought, WFP says

Three consecutive years of drought and a sharp recession triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic will leave a third of the population in Southern Madagascar struggling to put food on the table. The…

4 years ago

Africa·News

Eating dirt in Madagascar to escape famine

In the drought-ravaged south of Madagascar, people are eating white clay mixed with tamarind to cope with famine. Half of the population in the southern region of the Indian Ocean island --…

4 years ago

Africa·News

Lagos conducts over 42,000 COVID-19 tests as 177 dies, COVID-19 cases worldwide now 11.34 million and more

Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Monday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…

5 years ago

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The taboo of menstruation in Madagascar, an obstacle to women’s emancipation

For women in Madagascar, having their monthly period is more than just an inconvenience. Having access to toilets, clean water or even disposable sanitary protection is a luxury out of reach to…

5 years ago

Africa·News

3 Nigerian Dubai returnees test positive to COVID-19 in Lagos, Madagascar records first COVID-19 death and more

Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Monday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…

5 years ago

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Buhari receives Madagascar anti-coronavirus drink, Ogun extends lockdown by one week and more

Here is why you should pick up a copy of The Guardian on Sunday. Find these stories and much more when you grab a copy of The Guardian on the newsstands on…

5 years ago

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Madagascar

Surgical castration: Madagascar tackles child sexual abuse head-on

‘Madagascar on Fire’: New film highlights deforestation in Madagascar

A proposed highway in Madagascar sparks environment fears

Patricia Wright on finding a new rainforest in Madagascar

1.4 million in Madagascar need food aid due to drought, WFP says

Eating dirt in Madagascar to escape famine

Lagos conducts over 42,000 COVID-19 tests as 177 dies, COVID-19 cases worldwide now 11.34 million and more

The taboo of menstruation in Madagascar, an obstacle to women’s emancipation

3 Nigerian Dubai returnees test positive to COVID-19 in Lagos, Madagascar records first COVID-19 death and more

Buhari receives Madagascar anti-coronavirus drink, Ogun extends lockdown by one week and more

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