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An astronaut aboard the International Space Station photographed a remarkable formation in Madagascar that looks surprisingly similar to the Moon’s bright highlands. Made of anorthosite, a rock abundant on the lunar surface, the formation dates back at least 600 million years and bears the scars of ancient continental collisions.
France is strengthening its military cooperation with Madagascar. On a visit to Antananarivo, Catherine Vautrin, the French Minister of the Army, announced a drone donation to the Malagasy army, on the background of the rapprochement between the Great Island and Moscow.
Catherine Vautrin, French Army Minister, was on Tuesday in Madagascar for a few hours' visit. She announced a donation of drones to the Malagasy army, while the Great Island has come closer to Moscow since the military came to power a year ago. Aurélie Kouman's correspondence.
A bright lens of anorthosite, a rock type prevalent on the lunar surface, is cradled within sheared rocks in the country’s south.
The arrival last year of five Boeing in the Islamic Republic reveals a plot in which Madagascar has a prominent role. Other countries on the continent are involved in similar practices
On 25 September 2025, young Malagasy people went down the street to demand water and electricity first. Social anger became a political challenge, until Andry Rajoelina left and the military came to power. A year later, what really changed? Some former protesters speak of progress, others say they are betrayed. Expectations remain strong on essential services, freedoms, justice for victims and exiting the transition. Has Gen Z succeeded in transforming its revolt into a lasting political change?
Madagascar commemorated this Friday the first anniversary of the Gen Z uprising. On 25 September 2025, thousands of young people had protested in Antananarivo against water and electricity cuts. The repression had killed at least 22 people, according to the UN. A year later, it was the military that organized the commemorations, in which some of the youth chose not to participate. Aurélie Kouman's correspondence.
Senegal draw with Mozambique, Nigeria edge past Madagascar, but Cape Verde beaten by Mali in AFCON qualifying openers.
Madagascar will attempt to emulate their last shock win over the Super Eagles - a 2-0 victory at AFCON 2019.
The trial of 33 defendants in the five Boeing 777 cases found in Iran was referred to the Malagasy courts on 27 October. One year after their discovery, the accused were prosecuted, inter alia, for forgery and the use of forgery and for violating national sovereignty.
One year after the discovery in Iran of five Boeing 777 bearing Madagascar's administrative record, the Malagasy judiciary opened the trial of 33 defendants on Tuesday, 22 September. They are charged with charges ranging from passive corruption to the violation of national sovereignty. The civil party did not finally appear at the hearing, which was therefore postponed to 27 October. The details of Aurélie Kouman, France 24 correspondent to Antananarivo.
