Madagascar
Sat, 12 Mar 2022 06:44:07 GMTClimate Migration is a Reality. Let's Focus on Solutions for Women
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Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:46:57 GMTTaking on Drought and Hunger One School Meal at a Time
[WFP] "When I grow up, I want to be the chief of WFP - like Edmond Vorizo," says Seraphin, 12. "I want to give orders such as, 'Build a water well here, build another one there.'"
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:23:41 GMTGlimpse of Hope Amidst Severe Droughts
[Africa Renewal] Soalandy, a 31-year-old mother of four, stooped down, picked up a pebble, threw it across the parched earth, and watched the stone roll across the dusty ground. "Look at that," she said with her arms opening wide, "the ground is so d...
Mon, 28 Feb 2022 06:23:59 GMTWFP - Climate Crisis in Madagascar Threatens Food Security
[VOA] Geneva -- The World Food Program warns Madagascar will continue to suffer severe food shortages and acute hunger if it does not tackle the climate crisis.
Thu, 24 Feb 2022 05:05:55 GMTTropical Cycline Emnati Makes Landfall - Heavy Rain, Strong Winds Forecast
[European Commission] Tropical Cyclone EMNATI made landfall in eastern Fianarantsoa Province, between Manakara City (Fitovinany Region) and Farafagana City (Atsimo-Atsinanana Region), on 22 February very late in the evening (UTC), with maximum sustai...
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:49:20 GMT'Race Against Time' As Madagascar Braces for 4th Tropical Cyclone in a Month
[UN News] The island nation of Madagascar is shoring up for its fourth tropical cyclone in a month, UN aid agencies warned on Tuesday, as they outlined plans to help the authorities assist the most vulnerable.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 07:10:24 GMTUK Provides Emergency Support to Madagascar After Cyclone Batsirai
[PR Newswire] Antananarivo -- The UK Minister for Africa Vicky Ford has announced 500,000 pounds of UK aid for Madagascar following the devastating impacts of Cyclone Batsirai.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:38:26 GMTAid Agencies Racing to Minimise Impact of New Cyclone
[VOA] Geneva -- U.N. and international aid agencies are racing to minimize the impact of Tropical Storm Emnati, which is expected to hit eastern Madagascar early Tuesday evening local time.
Wed, 23 Feb 2022 04:50:21 GMTPope Prays for Victims As Country Awaits Another Cyclone
[CISA] Antananarivo -- Pope Francis has expressed closeness with victims of Cyclone Batsirai and tropical storm Dumako in Madagascar as the country awaits another cyclone, Emnati which is expected to make landfall today.
Tue, 22 Feb 2022 07:25:31 GMTStorm Season in Madagascar and the Ongoing Effects of Climate Change
[This is Africa] Tropical storm Dumako hit Madagascar last week shortly after Cyclone Batsirai damaged over 124,000 homes and killed multiple people. The island nation is going through storm season and another cyclone, Emnati, is forecast to hit clos...
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 13:05:51 GMTIs Big Power Rivalry Threatening to Sink the Indian Ocean Zone of Peace?
[IPS] United Nations -- A former Indian ambassador once told an American audience that one of the biggest misconceptions about the Indian Ocean is that it belongs to India. "Not so, but we wish we did", he said, amidst laughter.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022 05:09:59 GMTChild Sex Abuse in Madagascar 'Widespread and Tolerated'
[UN News] In Madagascar, child sex abuse is "widespread and tolerated" in tourist hotspots, UN-appointed rights experts said on Thursday.
Tue, 15 Feb 2022 09:18:57 GMTRadisson Expands to Madagascar With Three Hotels
[CAJ News] Antanarivo -- The Radisson Hotel Group has debuted in Madagascar with the opening of three hotels.