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Madagascar’s Leader assigns Military General as PM
(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister, a week after dissolving his previous government in response to widespread anti-government protests over water...
Madagascar Appoints New Premier
(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina announced the appointment of military General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister on Monday. This decision follows the dissolution of the previous government just a week...
Madagascar’s Leader Taps Army General as New PM
(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as prime minister on Monday, just days after dissolving his government in the wake of intensifying protests over ongoing power and water shortages....
Fajon at the 13th Slovenian Development Days: The economy is the Engine of Development and Solidarity its Foundation
SLOVENIA, October 14 - In her opening address, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Tanja Fajon underlined that, amid rising geopolitical tensions and increased security spending, Slovenia remains committed to the fundamental principle that...
Air France stops flights to Madagascar amid local issues
(MENAFN) Air France has temporarily halted all flights between Paris and Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, from October 11 to 13 due to escalating security concerns linked to the country’s ongoing unrest, according to reports citing a...
Latest Global Report Reveals Major Successes and Gaps in Species Protection
Durham, NC, Oct. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The second annual Species Protection Report–released in conjunction with Half-Earth Day–highlights global, regional, and national progress toward biodiversity protection goals. Now expanded to include...
Madagascar President Declares Government Disbandment
(MENAFN) On Monday, President Andry Rajoelina of Madagascar announced the disbandment of the government, committing to name a fresh prime minister within a span of three days. "I have decided to terminate the duties of the prime minister and the...
Madagascar’s president vows to rebuild his country after protests
(MENAFN) Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar’s leader, has vowed to make radical reforms in how Madagascar is run. This commitment follows recent violent rallies in the capital, triggered by rolling electricity failures as well as water scarcity, which...
Madagascar’s president dismisses government following deadly rallies
(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has dismissed his government following days of violent protests led by young citizens, sparked by prolonged power outages and water shortages, according to reports. In a televised address on Monday,...
Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government
(MENAFN) Madagascar’s leader, Andry Rajoelina, has disbanded his administration following several days of fatal demonstrations led by young people. These protests erupted due to ongoing electricity outages and water shortages in the Indian Ocean...
New PM gets assigned in Madagascar to suppress Gen Z rallies
(MENAFN) Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina has appointed Army General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo as the country’s new prime minister, in what appears to be an effort to suppress mounting youth-led protests that have swept across the nation....
Ruphin Zafisambo Appointed as Madagascar New PM
(MENAFN) Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina on Monday appointed Ruphin Fortunat Dimbisoa Zafisambo as the nation’s new prime minister, just days after dissolving the previous government in response to widespread protests. Rajoelina stressed...
General Warfield’s Coffee® Achieves Federal Trademark Status for Innovation and Sustainability in Specialty Coffee
Official USPTO registration of both name and logo sets the stage for new product development, scientific advancement, and environmental impact. BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, October 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- General Warfield’s Coffee® has...
Madagascar Invest and Nobilis Group Launch Strategic Real Estate Partnership in Tamatave
ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Madagascar Invest and Nobilis Group have officially launched a strategic collaboration focused on real estate development in the Tamatave region of Madagascar. Following a meeting...
ACEP-BURKINA SA Wins Dual Honors for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion at GBF Awards 2025
ACEP-BURKINA SA wins dual honors at Global Brand Frontier Awards 2025 for Excellence in Microfinance Innovation and Financial Inclusion in Burkina Faso. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, September 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a landmark recognition...
THE NEW 'A.L.B.A' UNIVERSITY OPENS IN MADAGASCAR IN A FEW DAYS
The ALBA Catholic University (Athénée Lucien Botovasoa Atsinanana) in Farafangana, Madagascar, will open its doors in a few days FARAFANGANA, FARAFANGANA, MADAGASCAR, September 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The ALBA Catholic University (Athénée...
France gives back three looted human skulls to Madagascar
(MENAFN) France has returned three human skulls to Madagascar that were looted during the colonial period and kept in a Paris museum for over a century. Among the remains handed over during a ceremony hosted by the French Culture Ministry on...
Madagascar Food Poisoning Fatalities Climb to Twenty
(MENAFN) In Madagascar’s capital suburb of Antananarivo, a deadly food poisoning event has claimed 20 lives, the government announced Wednesday. The official statement emphasized the severity of the case, declaring, "As the poisoning was...
U.S. Tariffs Threaten African Economies
(MENAFN) A Ghanaian economic analyst has warned that African nations are set to experience harmful effects due to the current tariff conflict instigated by the United States. Leslie Dwight Mensah, an economist affiliated with the Institute for...
Cumin Ingredient Market was valued a $1.3 billion in 2022 and to grow at a CAGR of 4.1% from 2023 to 2032
Increasing consumer awareness about health benefits, growing demand for natural remedies, and versatility of cumin across various industries are Key factors. WILMINGTON, DE, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cumin ingredient...