A study in Vertebrate Zoology identifies seven new diamond frog species in Madagascar, using genetic and anatomical analysis to reveal hidden biodiversity and aid conservation efforts.
Na ilha de Sumba, Indonésia, uma forma de escravidão persiste, herdada de geração em geração, apesar de oficialmente abolida em 1860. Os 'atas' trabalham sem salário para os 'marambas' (nobres), sujeitos a maus-tratos e, no caso das mulheres, a estupros.
Le père Michel, curé de Paulhaguet (Haute-Loire), est soupçonné d'avoir emporté 6 000 euros de quêtes paroissiales avant de partir en congé à Madagascar en mars 2026 et de ne jamais revenir. L'évêque du Puy-en-Velay a choisi de ne pas porter plainte, qualifiant l'acte de "faiblesse humaine".
Russian FM Sergey Lavrov thanks Madagascar for its balanced position on the Ukraine conflict, rejecting anti-Russian UN resolutions, and reiterates Russia's stance on eradicating the conflict's root causes.
À Madagascar, la jeunesse, majoritaire et active, est un moteur de changement face aux défis économiques et sociaux. Mobilisée politiquement, elle a joué un rôle clé dans la chute du président Rajoelina, bien que la victoire ait été amère suite à un coup d'État militaire. Malgré la précarité, elle innove dans divers domaines.
María Isabel Fraga, hija del ex presidente de la Xunta Manuel Fraga, falleció a los 78 años en Madagascar mientras participaba en una misión humanitaria. La médica, alejada de la vida pública, dedicó su vida a la cooperación internacional.
María Isabel Fraga, hija del expresidente de la Xunta Manuel Fraga, ha fallecido a los 78 años en Madagascar durante un viaje humanitario. Conocida como Maribel, optó por una vida discreta y alejada de la política, dedicándose a la medicina y a proyectos sociales.
Australian wildlife officers seize over 100,000 illegal cockroaches (Madagascar hissing and dubia) worth $142,000 from a breeder in NSW, emphasizing strict biosecurity laws against invasive species.
Australian authorities seize over 100,000 exotic cockroaches (dubia and Madagascar hissing) in Bathurst, NSW, valued at A$200,000, citing environmental risks and illegal trade; cockroaches to be euthanized.
Australian authorities seize over 100,000 illegal exotic cockroaches (Madagascar hissing and dubia) valued at $200,000 AUD from a breeder in Bathurst, NSW, citing biosecurity risks and urging pet owners to use legal alternatives for reptile feed.
Marruecos venció a Madagascar 4-0 con goles de Saibari (2), Rahimi (penal) y El Kaabi. El equipo suma 9 goles en dos partidos y se enfrentará a Noruega el 7 de junio.
Morocco secured a 4-0 friendly win against Madagascar, with Ismail Saibari scoring twice. Meanwhile, contract negotiations for Algeria's coach, Vladimir Petkovic, are ongoing, with salary demands being a key issue. Jordan has finalized its squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Madagascar's exceptional biodiversity is being studied with advanced technologies like eDNA, acoustic monitoring, and camera traps. These methods help identify endemic species and understand their response to threats like deforestation, aiding crucial conservation efforts.
A former French serviceman has been detained in Madagascar and charged with criminal conspiracy and plotting to sabotage infrastructure including power lines and thermal plants. The alleged plot, scheduled for April 18, also involved a Malagasy army officer and young protesters. Madagascar has expelled a French diplomat, which France denies and calls unfounded.
REPORTAGE - Dans un pays considéré comme l’un des plus pauvres au monde, la misère broie des millions de vies. Sur les hauteurs de la capitale Antananarivo, Akamasoa est une oasis et fait figure d’exception. Depuis près de quarante ans, le père Pedro s’est engagé ici auprès des plus démunis.
Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te has cancelled a planned visit to eSwatini, the island's last remaining African diplomatic ally. The visit was intended to celebrate King Mswati III's 40th anniversary of accession to the throne and his 58th birthday. eSwatini is one of only 12 nations that still recognize Taiwan, a group that includes small Caribbean and Pacific island states, many of which maintain ties partly due to pressure from Washington.
RÉCIT - Les États-Unis dénoncent une «campagne d’intimidation», après que trois pays de l’Océan indien ont interdit le survol de l’avion du président Lai Ching Te, cible d’une stratégie d’isolement sans merci de Pékin.
The US State Department expressed concern that Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked flight permits for Taiwan leader William Lai Ching-te's aircraft at China's behest, forcing cancellation of his trip to eSwatini. This marks the first time a Taiwanese leader had to cancel an entire foreign trip due to airspace denial, which the US called an abuse of the international civil aviation system and part of China's intimidation campaign against Taiwan.
The United States is concerned that several African countries revoked overflight clearances for Taiwan’s leader at China’s behest, the US State Department said on Wednesday, calling the incident an abuse of the international civil aviation system. Taiwan this week said the Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar unilaterally revoked flight permits for leader William Lai Ching-te’s aircraft to cross airspace they manage on a planned trip to eSwatini, one of Taiwan’s allies. It is the first instance...
Scientists have discovered that baobab trees in Madagascar store over 700 years of rainfall data in their rings through carbon isotope analysis. The research reveals the most precipitation occurred from 1350-1450, followed by an extremely dry period from 1600-1750, with precipitation declining steadily since. The study demonstrates that vegetation changes resulted from both climate and human activities like slash-and-burn agriculture, challenging previous theories that blamed humans alone for deforestation.
