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March 11, 2026 11:37 AM

India sends medical aid, relief material to cyclone-hit Madagascar

India dispatched humanitarian assistance comprising 12 tonnes of medical aid and 18 tonnes of disaster relief material to Madagascar on Wednesday, following the widespread destruction caused by Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani earlier this year, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. Sharing the information in a post on X, the MEA said India stood firmly with the people of Madagascar during the difficult period. "India stands in solidarity with the people of Madagascar. Following the w...

October 16, 2025 12:44 PM

Madagascar’s new military ruler says he will be sworn in as president on Friday

Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, said he will be sworn in as president on Friday, after the African Union suspended the membership of the island nation following a coup to oust President Andry Rajoelina. Rajoelina, whom lawmakers impeached after he fled abroad during the weekend, has condemned the takeover and refused to step down despite youth-led Gen Z protests asking him to quit and widespread defections in the security forces. Randrianirina said in a statemen...

October 15, 2025 9:34 AM

Madagascar’s military takes power, fleeing president impeached

An army commander who led a mutiny in Madagascar said on Tuesday the military had taken power after President Andry Rajoelina was impeached by lawmakers and forced to flee the country following weeks of youth-led protests. Rajoelina had refused to step down despite escalating Gen Z demonstrations demanding his resignation and widespread defections in the army. "We have taken the power," Colonel Michael Randrianirina declared on national radio and said that the military was dissolving all in...

October 14, 2025 3:54 PM

Madagascar’s president has left the country after Gen Z protests

Madagascar's president Andry Rajoelina has fled the African nation, with young protesters toppling his government. 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 the country.. Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, leader of the opposition in parliament, told Reuters that Rajoelina left Madagascar on Sunday after units of the army defected and joined the protesters. "We called the staff of the pr...

June 22, 2025 12:56 PM

MoS Defence Sanjay Seth to visit Kenya, Madagascar to strengthen defence ties

Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, will lead an Indian delegation on a four-day official visit to Kenya and Madagascar from June 23 to 26, aimed at bolstering bilateral defence and diplomatic relations. In the first leg of the visit, MoS Sanjay Seth will travel to Kenya for the joint unveiling of a Commemorative Pillar on June 23 at Taita-Taveta County. The war memorial honours the shared sacrifices of Indian and Kenyan soldiers. On June 26, the Minister will attend the 65th Independe...

March 12, 2025 8:35 PM

Parliamentary delegation from Madagascar meets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla

A parliamentary delegation from Madagascar, led by President of the National Assembly of Madagascar, Justin Tokely, called on Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at the Parliament House on Wednesday. The meeting underscored the strong and historic ties between India and Madagascar, with both nations reaffirming their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation. During the meeting, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla emphasized that India considers Madagascar a cherished and reliable friend, as well as a steadf...

September 16, 2024 6:14 PM

Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions, study says

Setting aside an additional 1.2% of the world's land as nature preserves would prevent the majority of predicted plant and animal extinctions and cost about $263 billion, according to a study published on Tuesday. The world is racing to meet a goal to protect 30% of the world by 2030 to protect wildlife that is being decimated by climate change, pollution and habitat destruction. Global policymakers will meet at a United Nations summit in Colombia in October to discuss plans for reaching that ...