Bank of England set to hold rates as UK budget looms over decision

The Bank of England is expected to skip an interest-rate cut on Thursday, further slowing the once-a-quarter pace to policy easing that it’s maintained for more than a year. Investors and economists expect the BOE’s Monetary Policy Committee to...

Weakest Currencies in the World 2025: 15 Economies Losing Value Fast

Currency value tells you a lot about a country’s economic health. Some currencies hold strong positions in global markets, while others face serious challenges that push their value down. The weakest currencies in the world often belong to nations...

Madagascar and Seychelles: Two Power Transitions, Two Contrasting Tales

In October 2025, two neighbouring Western Indian Ocean island nations, Madagascar and Seychelles, underwent power transitions. Yet, while both marked a power transfer, their trajectories could hardly have been more different. Madagascar descended...

$124 Trillion And Counting... These Are The World's Largest Economies

The 2026 world economy has a cautious outlook, according to the October report put out by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The organization says that global growth is slowing amid fragmentation and rising protectionism. Significant downside...

Madagascar's Gen Z uprising, as told by three young protester

More than a month after young people in Madagascar began protesting, winning the support of the military, a new government was sworn in. It was one of the most striking demonstrations of how Gen Z movements around the world are organising to...

Sarbananda Sonowal Interview: India's Port Reforms, Sagarmala 2.0 and Global Trade Ambitions

Chabahar remains a cornerstone of India’s connectivity vision for Afghanistan and the broader Central Asian region. Under the 10-year operating agreement with Iran, India Ports Global [IPGL] has been managing operations at Shahid Beheshti Port...

IT IS OUR DUTY TO SET THINGS RIGHT, CORRECT PAST MISTAKES, AND ENSURE OUR PEOPLE NEVER AGAIN FALL PREY TO POLITICAL ENTREPRENEURS “–Madagascar President Colonel Michael Randrianirina sends praises to Captain Ibrahim Traore

“IT IS OUR DUTY TO SET THINGS RIGHT, CORRECT PAST MISTAKES, AND ENSURE OUR PEOPLE NEVER AGAIN FALL PREY TO POLITICAL ENTREPRENEURS “ -Madagascar President Colonel Michael Randrianirina sends praises to Captain Ibrahim Traore, Premium Head-Boy...

World Lemur Day 2025: Interesting Facts About the ‘Jewel of Madagascar’

On the last Friday of October, we celebrate World Lemur Day to raise awareness about one of the world’s most endangered animals, lemurs, otherwise referred to as the “jewel of Madagascar”. Here are some facts about endangered lemurs and how we can...

A surge towards sunshine in the political arena

By Jamal Mecklai, CEO at Mecklai Financial Zohran Mamdani, who is a shoo-in to be elected as mayor of New York City on November 4, is to my mind a worthy successor to Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela, who were the last great global leaders we...

Bühler Southern Africa hosts first-ever customer day in Madagascar

Bühler Southern Africa successfully hosted its first-ever customer day in Madagascar at the Radisson Blu Hotel at the Waterfront in Antananarivo in early September. The event brought together stakeholders from the rice, pulses, and spice sectors,...

Madagascar military leader unveils cabinet after president’s ouster

Madagascar’s new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, on Tuesday appointed a 28-member cabinet made up largely of figures from the country’s political establishment, despite protesters’ demands for fresh leadership following the ouster...

SADC PF MP warns of economic shock as AGOA non-renewal threatens jobs and exports

Hon Ruth Mendes Chairperson of the SADC Parliamentary Forum’s Trade, Industry, Finance and Investment (TIFI) Committee, Ruth Mendes, has warned that the non-renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the United States represents...

Africa’s circular economy gains momentum 

Staff Writer On the outskirts of Addis Ababa, 30-year-old Behailu Seboka, founder of Askema Engineering, manufactures brake pads from discarded slaughterhouse materials. What began as a university project now employs 268 people and serves 6 400...

Madagascar Junta Unveils Cabinet Dominated By Old Guard Despite Youth-led Revolution

Madagascar’s new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, has unveiled a 28-member cabinet filled with prominent figures from the island nation’s political establishment, defying calls from young protesters for a complete break from the past...

Madagascar Military Ruler Forms New Cabinet After Forcing President Out

Madagascar’s new military ruler has unveiled a cabinet dominated by veterans of past administrations, retaining many figures from the country’s political elite despite calls for a fresh start after President Andry Rajoelina’s ouster. Colonel...

Madagascar Ruler Appoints Cabinet Members After Ouster Of Army Leader

Madagascar’s military ruler named on Tuesday a government replete with familiar faces from the island’s political elite, sidelining young protesters’ calls for a clean slate after President Andry Rajoelina’s ouster. Angry over chronic power cuts...

Madagascar's military ruler names elite-heavy government after massive protests

Military commander Colonel Michael Randrianirina waits to be sworn in as president in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on Friday, October 17, 2025. BRIAN INGANGA / AP Madagascar's military ruler named a government replete with familiar faces from the...

Madagascar unveils new government, with opposition figures given key posts

By ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar/ISTANBUL (AA) - Madagascar on Tuesday presented a new government after a military takeover, with three prominent opponents of former President Andry Rajoelina's regime appointed to key ministerial posts. The official...

Madagascar’s military-led government names mostly civilian cabinet

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar’s military-led government, which seized power this month, appointed a cabinet on Tuesday of mostly civilian ministers, including some prominent critics of ousted president Andry Rajoelina. The appointments mark a...

Madagascar’s education crisis: A system on the edge

By Jimmy Andriatsimialina Education in Madagascar has faced severe challenges over the last 20 years. From primary school through university, too many students struggle to acquire basic skills, and the system provides limited support to teachers....