Historic operation returns almost 1,000 trafficked animals to Madagascar

Chonburi, eastern Thailand – As night falls, a team of wildlife officers and veterinarians springs into action. In a carefully rehearsed routine, they enter the lemur enclosure, nets in hand. One by one, the lemurs – whose big eyes, fox-like faces and long …

Climate-smart farming boosts forests and food security in Madagascar

In Madagascar — one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries — a devastating drought, punctuated by intense cyclones, has pushed more than a million people into hunger. As extreme weather exacerbates poverty and malnutrition, farmers are caught in …

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Nature Seychelles and WWF Madagascar train marine biologists in coral reef restoration

Participants gained practical skills in all aspects of coral reef restoration. (Nature Seychelles)  Photo license  Purchase photo (Seychelles News Agency) - Nature Seychelles, a not-for-profit organisation, teamed up with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) …

Exploring Madagascar's Tsingy de Bemaraha"

Summarize Madagascar's Tsingy de Bemaraha offers an adventurous journey through jagged limestone formations and diverse wildlife. The park provides thrilling climbing paths and hiking trails, with a focus on preserving its unique ecosystems. Best …

Gemfields CEO “totally blown away” by NCA conduct in Madagascar bribery probe

Gemfields CEO Sean Gilbertson and senior project manager Algy Struss (Credit: Gemfields) Two executives at a UK gemstone company that helped secure the conviction of the former chief of staff to Madagascar’s president told GIR about their decision to …

Malaria activist advocates for justice for pregnant women and girls in Madagascar’s prisons

Ghanaian-American activist, Precious Baba, known for her tireless work combating malaria in underserved communities, has taken on a new and urgent challenge - advocating for the release of pregnant women and young girls incarcerated in Madagascar’s prison …

Less décor, more prayers, over the holiday for this Mainer in Madagascar

Christmas is less than two weeks away, but you’d be hard-pressed to find the usual signs of it here in Madagascar. There are no twinkling lights lining the rooftops, nor blow-up snowmen waving to passersby from snowy yards. No festive wreaths on doors, nor …

Cylcone Chido barrels though Mayotte, affects Madagascar and the Comoros

Cyclone Chido has killed at least 11 people, according to France's interior ministry, and authorities in Mayotte fear that this figure will climb. Bringing winds over 220kmph, Chido tore off metal roofs from homes and demolished many small structures …