Madagascar mutineers in talks with regime

Last Updated: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 15:14

Some Madagascar troops claim to have seized power on the island.

Rebel troops claim Madagascar government suspended

Last Updated: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 09:55

Madagascar leader insists govt will assume responsibilities and take action.

New mongoose-like species found in Madagascar

Last Updated: Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 15:50

A new species of cat sized carnivores has been discovered in Madagascar.

Taiwanese boat, 14 crew seized by pirates off Madagascar

Last Updated: Friday, October 8, 2010, 21:07

Pirates seized a Taiwanese fishing boat with 14 crew from Vietnam, China, Indonesia and Taiwan, in the most southerly and ambitious raid by Somali pirates yet

Everglades, Madagascar rain forest on UNESCO list

Last Updated: Saturday, July 31, 2010, 23:48

Being on danger list allows the agency to allocate immediate assistance from World Heritage Fund.

Madagascar bird declared extinct

Last Updated: Sunday, June 20, 2010, 09:58

The Alaotra Grebe, a diving bird native to Madagascar, has been officially classified as extinct.

Army, police clash in Madagascar capital

Last Updated: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 16:06

Shots and explosions could be heard in Madagascar`s capital on Thursday.

Tropical storm leaves 14 dead, 27,000 homeless in Madagascar

Last Updated: Sunday, March 14, 2010, 08:37

Tropical storm Hubert in Madagascar left 14 people dead, 27,000 homeless and thousands of houses damaged after ravaging the tropical island, national television reported on Saturday.

Pirates hijack Norwegian tanker off Madagascar: Owner

Last Updated: Saturday, March 6, 2010, 11:37

Pirates hijacked a chemical tanker that was travelling off the coast of Madagascar, the ship`s Norwegian owner Broevigtank said.

US removes trade benefits from Niger, Guinea, Madagascar

Last Updated: Thursday, December 24, 2009, 10:30

US President Barack Obama has removed Madagascar, Guinea and Niger from a list of African countries receiving trade benefits, but reinstated Mauritania, according to the White House.

Madagascar`s Rajoelina rejects accords

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 22, 2009, 00:34

A former disc jockey who seized power in Madagascar is defying international efforts to resolve the crisis on an Indian Ocean island known for its rare wildlife and fractious politics.

Madagascar leaders reach power-sharing deal: Mediator

Last Updated: Saturday, November 7, 2009, 11:17

Madagascar`s top four political figures, including ousted President Marc Ravalomanana, reached an agreement on sharing power ahead of elections next year, a UN official involved in the talks told a news agency.