The challenges facing Madagascar's vanilla farmers

You may have noticed that the price of vanilla has skyrocketed in the past 10 years. This spice, which mostly grows in Madagascar, is a staple for cooking and seasoning, and a perfect storm of factors has driven up the price to ten times what it was in …

World Cup 2026Q: Abdul Mumin set to miss Ghana’s games against Chad and Madagascar

Rayo Vallecano defender Abdul Mumin could miss Ghana's 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Chad and Madagascar later this month. The central defender came off in the first half in his side's 1-1 draw against Sevilla in the Spanish La Liga over the …

From Kenya to Madagascar, massive effort aims to put seagrasses on the map

In 2019, scientists set out to map the extent of seagrass in Seychelles, an island nation off the eastern coast of Africa. There, they hit upon a startling number: More than 90% of the country’s “blue carbon,” or the carbon stored in marine ecosystems, is …

2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Nations FC defender Razak Simpson aiming for Black Stars return ahead of Chad, Madagascar ...

Nations FC defender Razak Simpson is eyeing a return to the Black Stars squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Simpson, who earned a maiden call up to the camp of the senior national team, was hugely impressive despite the team's setbacks in the …

Black Stars must go into Chad, Madagascar games with a winning mentality – Winfred Schaeffer

Black Stars Technical Advisor Winfred Schaeffer has stressed the importance of going into the upcoming World Cup qualifiers with confidence and a winning mentality. According to him, Ghana needs to pick crucial points from the games against Chad and …

Rwandan economist appointed UN envoy to Madagascar

3 Dead, 38,000 Displaced After Cyclone Hits Madagascar

Mon 03 Mar 2025 | 06:49 PM A powerful tropical cyclone, Honde, has swept through southern Madagascar, leaving three people dead, 42 injured, and displacing over 38,000 residents, according to the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC). In …

Madagascar and Congo-Brazzaville team up to protect vanishing forests

Congo-Brazzaville and Madagascar are combining efforts to protect their primary forests, which support rich ecosystems and rare wildlife but face increasing threats from deforestation. The countries marked the launch of their conservation drive by planting …

2026 World Cup qualifiers: Assemble the best players for Chad and Madagascar games - Godwin Attram charges Otto Addo

Former Ghana international Godwin Attram has backed Black Stars coach Otto Addo to assemble the best players ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifying games.  After failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament for the first time in …

HSBC SVNS Series: Hong Kong hopes hit by shattering Madagascar defeat in Cape Town

Paul John, the head of Hong Kong sevens rugby, acknowledged the city’s flagship men’s team had damaged their HSBC SVNS Series qualification hopes following a shattering Challenger Series defeat by unfancied Madagascar on Saturday. Hong Kong were beaten 21- …