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Madagascar

World 5 years ago

Virus toll surges in Madagascar, land of COVID 'cure'

Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, is grappling with a flood of coronavirus cases -- a surge s...

Environment 5 years ago

Nearly all Madagascar's lemur species 'face extinction'

Almost all species of lemur, the small saucer-eyed primates native to Madagascar, face extinction, a...

Environment 5 years ago

Modest insect-munching Madagascar reptile was forerunner to dinosaurs

Dinosaurs and the flying reptiles called pterosaurs had humble beginnings, as shown by a diminutive ...

World 5 years ago

Madagascar re-imposes lockdown amid surge in virus cases

Madagascar has placed its capital Antananarivo under a fresh lockdown following a new surge in coron...

News 5 years ago

Tourists' departure leaves Madagascar forlorn as coronavirus fears bite

On a pristine island off the northwest coast of Madagascar, residents are bracing for disaster - but...

Food 5 years ago

Bat spit coffee is a hit with Madagascar consumers

In the rich volcanic soils of central Madagascar’s Itasy province grows a rare and fragrant co...

Environment 6 years ago

Two thumbs up - or is it four? Odd lemur has evolved extra 'finger'

For a strange little lemur native to Madagascar that boasts one of the most unusual hands in the ani...

World 6 years ago

Muslim children get Catholic education in flexible Madagascar

As in other poor countries, Catholic education is prized by many families, who cite discipline, qual...

Environment 6 years ago

From Madagascar to Brazil, researchers pick best spots to replant forests

Researchers have identified swathes of lost tropical rainforests as the best places to replant trees...

Environment 7 years ago

Madagascar, a huge island with extreme poverty and natural beauty

The Indian Ocean island of Madagascar is the leading global producer of vanilla and blessed with a b...