The early Malays were reputed seafarers who established trade networks and even sailed in boats to settle in Madagascar, a ...

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The island is home to nearly 100 species of lemur, some of the world's most impressive chameleons, over a hundred bird ...

A massive island that has been geologically isolated from the rest of the globe for millions of years is frequently dubbed the "eighth continent". Whilst numerous nations boast a handful of unique ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. The coral reef itself was exquisite. Growing about 3 miles offshore in 50 feet of ...

In a 4x4 bumping and rattling along a dirt road in Madagascar, Nomentsoa Randria­mamonjy explains a local idiom. A few generations ago, the phrase “when the eastern forest disappears” was Madagascar’s ...

An army colonel who seized power in a military coup was sworn in as Madagascar’s new leader Friday in a lightning-fast power grab that ousted the president and sent him fleeing from the country into ...

ANTANANARIVO - Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina said on Tuesday he had dissolved the national assembly, escalating a standoff with youth-led protesters and the military which forced him to flee ...

ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar's lower house of parliament voted on Tuesday (Oct 14) to impeach President Andry Rajoelina, who has fled abroad after a standoff with youth-led protesters and the military.

Madagascar's armed forces says it is taking control of the African island nation, according to a colonel in an elite military unit. It follows youth-led protests against the government inspired by ...

Madagascar’s president, Andry Rajoelina, has fled the African nation, the head of the opposition and other officials said on Monday, the second time that young protesters have toppled a government in ...