Madagascar
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Women in Madagascar too ashamed to seek help giving birth — Global Issues
The predominantly rural region of Androy has been beset by a series of humanitarian crises which have affected the most…
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Fishers in Madagascar adapt to deadly seas due to climate change — Global Issues
The large Indian Ocean island is amongst the poorest in Africa where the majority of people make their living off…
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Shipwreck tragedy off Djibouti coast, drone attacks continue at Ukraine nuclear plant, Madagascar cyclone update — Global Issues
The incident took place at around 4 AM local time on Monday, about 200 meters offshore near the coastal town…
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‘Courageous’ 12-year-old reports relative after being raped in Madagascar — Global Issues
UN News spoke to Commissioner Aina Randriambelo, who described what efforts her country is making to promote gender equality and…
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Eleven dead, thousands affected as Cyclone Gamane batters Madagascar | Weather News
Houses washed away and roads destroyed after cyclone hits north of the Indian Ocean island. At least 11 people have…
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Southern Madagascar, where girls are sold into marriage before they are born — Global Issues
The arranged marriage typically involves the exchange of a highly prized and culturally important Zebu cow for teenage girls as…
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Supporting mental health in Madagascar, one consultation at a time — Global Issues
Henrielle Emasignavy works for WHO in Ambovombe, where the Androy Regional Referral Hospital is based. She spoke about the care…
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