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world26 days ago•1 min saved

Madagascar detains French national over alleged bid to destabilize the island

Madagascar detained a former French serviceman on charges of criminal conspiracy and plotting to destabilise the country, including sabotage of power lines and thermal plants, with other suspects including a Malagasy army officer charged; the plot reportedly aimed for April 18. Madagascar also expelled a French diplomat, prompting France to protest while Paris denies involvement. Prosecutors said the group spread false information, harboured wanted individuals, and evidence cited a WhatsApp group named 'Revolution of the Brave Citizens' linked to plans for power cuts, inciting security forces, and mobilising youths.

via BBC|

#alleged-plot #diplomatic-spat #france

world26 days ago•2 min saved

Madagascar detains ex-French serviceman in alleged destabilisation plot

Madagascar has placed former French national serviceman Guy Baret in pretrial detention and expelled a French embassy official amid an investigation into a purported destabilisation plot. Prosecutors say the group, which includes a Malagasy army officer, planned to spread false information, sabotage infrastructure such as Jirama power facilities, harbour wanted individuals, and conspire against the state; some suspects face judicial supervision while the mastermind status remains contested. France protested the expulsion and summoned its envoy, amid a broader backdrop of Madagascar-France tensions.

via Al Jazeera|

#destabilisation #embassy-expulsion #france

world3 months ago•3 min saved

Durrell teams hit by Madagascar cyclone, launches £50k relief appeal

Conservation charity Durrell says their Madagascar field teams have been caught up in two February cyclones (Fytia and Gezani), leaving communities without homes, food or clean water and damaging facilities for tortoises and lemurs. It is raising more than £50,000 for relief, with emergency aid delivered alongside Jersey Overseas Aid to help families rebuild and support conservation work.

via BBC|

#conservation #durrell #emergency-appeal

world3 months ago•5 min saved

Papal prayers and solidarity as Madagascar endures back-to-back cyclones

After the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expressed solidarity with Madagascar’s people as back-to-back cyclones Gezani and Fytia cause displacement (about 16,000 people) and fatalities (at least 40 dead), with authorities and the UN directing search-and-rescue, evacuation, shelter and food aid while Madagascar appeals for international assistance; the Pope also offered Lunar New Year blessings.

via Vatican News|

#cyclones #fytia #gezani

weather3 months ago•2 min saved

Cyclone Fytia Triggers Floods in Madagascar, Killing at Least Three

Madagascar's first tropical cyclone of the season, Fytia, brought heavy rain and strong winds that killed at least three people and affected about 28,000 others; officials warned of flooding and landslides as up to 150mm of rain per day was forecast and red alerts were issued, with travel disruption anticipated.

via The Guardian|

#cyclone-fytia #deaths #displacement

science3 months ago•5 min saved

Tiny Madagascar Spider Weaves 80-Foot Webs with Kevlar-Tough Silk

A tiny Darwin’s bark spider in Madagascar builds webs spanning rivers up to 80 feet long, using dragline silk that absorbs energy far better than Kevlar—about ten times tougher—setting a new benchmark for natural materials and prompting questions about the silk’s molecular basis.

via The Daily Galaxy|

#biomaterials #kevlar #madagascar

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Madagascar's Political Turmoil: From Youth Protests to Leadership Changes

The US has issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Madagascar due to rising crime, protests, and political unrest, warning travelers to reconsider trips, avoid demonstrations, and stay vigilant amid ongoing violence and instability.

via Hindustan Times|

#madagascar #political-instability #protests

world7 months ago•5 min saved

Madagascar’s Youth-Led Coup Sparks Regional Concerns

Madagascar's youth-led protests, primarily organized via social media, resulted in the military ousting President Rajoelina, reflecting a broader trend of Gen Z activism across Africa and other regions, where young people are demanding political change amid economic and governance issues. These movements pose a challenge to established leaders, with potential for more widespread unrest if underlying issues remain unaddressed.

via CNN|

#africa #gen-z-protests #madagascar

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Madagascar Army Colonel Seizes Power Amid Protests

Colonel Michael Randrianirina became Madagascar's leader after a swift military coup, following weeks of protests and his previous detention for mutiny. He emerged as the figurehead of the uprising, which has been condemned internationally, including by the UN and African Union.

via AP News|

#coup #madagascar #michael-randrianirina

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Madagascar’s Political Turmoil: From Military Coups to Youth-Led Ouster

Army colonel Michael Randrianirina was sworn in as Madagascar's president following a military takeover after the impeachment and flight of ex-president Andry Rajoelina, amid ongoing protests and international concern for stability and democracy.

via Vanguard News|

#madagascar #military-coup #new-president

world7 months ago•8 min saved

Madagascar's New Military Leader Sworn In Amid Youth-Led Protests

Young protesters in Madagascar, inspired by global youth movements, successfully ousted President Rajoelina through mass demonstrations, with military support from Capsat, leading to a military-led transitional government. The protests were driven by frustration over corruption, poor living conditions, and lack of political inclusion, highlighting the significant role of Madagascar's youth in shaping the country's future.

via The Guardian|

#gen-z #madagascar #military-coup

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Madagascar’s Military Leader Sworn in as President Amid Youth Unrest

An army colonel, Michael Randrianirina, seized power in Madagascar through a military coup, was sworn in as president, and announced a military-led government for 18 months to two years amid international condemnation and ongoing protests.

via AP News|

#coup #madagascar #military

world7 months ago•3 min saved

Madagascar's Military Leader Colonel Randrianirina Sworn in as President After Coup

Madagascar's military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina has been sworn in as president following a military takeover prompted by protests against the previous government, with promises of electoral reforms and national unity during a transitional period, amid international criticism and potential shifts in foreign relations.

via BBC|

#colonel-randrianirina #madagascar #military-coup

world7 months ago•2 min saved

Madagascar's Political Turmoil Deepens Amid Military Takeover

Madagascar's military has ousted President Rajoelina, with Colonel Michael Randrianirina taking power and planning to lead a transitional government for up to two years, prompting the African Union to suspend the country and call for the restoration of civilian rule amid widespread protests and political instability.

via Reuters|

#african-union #coup #madagascar

world7 months ago•4 min saved

Madagascar's Military Leader Seizes Power and Declares Presidency

The article details how AP journalist Brian Inganga secured an interview with Madagascar's military coup leader, Col. Michael Randrianirina, who announced plans to be sworn in as the country's next president following a military takeover that ousted President Rajoelina amid protests over living conditions and governance issues.

via AP News|

#coup #interview #madagascar