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What You Need to Know Madagascar is a vast island nation off Africa’s southeastern coast, renowned for its extraordinary biodiversity and distinct cultural heritage. Separated from the African mainland for millions of years, Madagascar evolved unique ecosystems found nowhere else on Earth. Long shaped by agriculture, trade, and periodic political instability, the country is working […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Country overview: IOA has been a long-time provider of in-depth research and data-based consulting services on all aspects of Madagascar. Our analysts have noted that, while the economy is mostly unregulated, economic freedom is poor due to a weak judicial system that leads to difficulty enforcing contracts. Extensive government […]
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A recent study highlights how dust from drought-stricken southern Africa fueled an exceptional phytoplankton bloom southeast of Madagascar during the 2019/2020 southern hemisphere spring and summer. The bloom, spanning 2,000km², was caused by nutrient-rich dust from regions like Namibia and Botswana, carried by winds and deposited into the Indian Ocean through intense rainfall. Satellite imagery […]
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By Tsoku Maela Lines of coconut palms move to the rhythms of paradise and restrain the forest from the powdery-white sand and inviting waters. Nosy Be (which means ‘large island’ in Malagasy) is the hub of this archipelago of islands off the north-western coast of Madagascar and is Madagascar’s best beach destination. While lemurs and otherworldly […]
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The unusually protracted journey cyclone Freddy led across the Indian Ocean this past month was a stark reminder of the vulnerability African nations like Madagascar grapple with, in the face of hazards such as tropical cyclones that could worsen with climate change. As the world watched Freddy travel a vast distance across the South Indian […]
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Following a rigorous review, WeLight has become the first company in Madagascar to achieve the B Corporation (B Corp) certification, an international label for companies that meet the highest standards of environmental and social performance. WeLight Madagascar in now part of a community of 50 certified B Corps in Africa. This prestigious recognition highlights WeLight’s […]
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To 120 New Villages In Madagascar • WeLight Madagascar’s access to energy initiative will receive €19 million in financing from the EIB, Triodos Investment Management and EDFI ElectriFI — the EU-funded Electrification Financing Initiative. • The financing will be used to build and develop small solar mini-grids in over 120 villages in rural Madagascar, expanding […]
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Representatives from the African Risk Capacity Group and the African Development Bank presented a symbolic US$797,049 cheque to the Government of Madagascar following delayed rains during the 2021-2022 agricultural season, which resulted in drought conditions across the country, particularly in the Grand South. The ARC payout is the result of drought insurance taken by the […]
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As wave after stormy wave hits the island nation, an ARC Limited policy payout will assist Madagascar to build back better Madagascar has been dealt wave after wave of devastating weather events in recent months: First tropical storm Ana, then cyclone Batsirai, followed by tropical storm Dumako and most recently another storm, Emnati, which was […]
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Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce its entry into Madagascar with the opening of three hotels: Radisson Blu Hotel, Antananarivo Waterfront, Radisson Hotel Antananarivo Waterfront and Radisson Serviced Apartments Antananarivo City Center. Antananarivo, is also known as “Analamanga” or the “City of Thousand” referring to the thousand soldiers appointed in the 17th century by […]
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