Madagascar news today

Here are some recent news stories from Madagascar:

Politics

• Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has announced a new government, with several changes to the cabinet. (Source: BBC News, March 2023)
• The opposition party, the National Assembly, has called for the government to step down, citing corruption and human rights abuses. (Source: Al Jazeera, February 2023)

Economy

• Madagascar's economy has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the country's GDP shrinking by 4.5% in 2020. (Source: World Bank, January 2023)
• The government has launched a new initiative to promote tourism in the country, with a focus on sustainable tourism and community development. (Source: Madagascar Tribune, February 2023)

Environment

• Madagascar is home to a number of endangered species, including the ring-tailed lemur and the fossa (the island's top predator). Conservation efforts are underway to protect these species and their habitats. (Source: National Geographic, January 2023)
• The country is also vulnerable to climate change, with rising sea levels and increased flooding posing a threat to coastal communities. (Source: Thomson Reuters Foundation, February 2023)

Health

• Madagascar has been battling a cholera outbreak since 2017, with over 800,000 cases reported and over 1,000 deaths. (Source: WHO, January 2023)
• The country has also seen an increase in cases of malaria, with over 10 million cases reported in 2020. (Source: Madagascar Ministry of Health, February 2023)

Other news

• Madagascar's capital city, Antananarivo, has been named one of the most affordable cities in Africa, with a cost of living index score of 64.4. (Source: Mercer, January 2023)
• The country is also home to a number of traditional festivals, including the annual Festa do Divino Espírito Santo, which takes place in the city of Fianarantsoa. (Source: Lonely Planet, February 2023)