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UAE firm to build solar project in Madagascar, plans expansion
UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a Resources Investment Company, has signed two landmark agreements with the Government of Madagascar aimed at expanding renewable energy capacity and advancing the country’s clean energy transition. Under...
UAE firm to build 50 MW solar project in Madagascar, plans 250 MW expansion
UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a Resources Investment Company, has signed two landmark agreements with the Government of Madagascar aimed at expanding renewable energy capacity and advancing the country’s clean energy transition. Under...
Row over Scattered Islands revived as France and Madagascar hold talks
French President Emmanuel Macron and Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina will meet in Paris on Monday to discuss the future of the long-disputed Scattered Islands – a chain of uninhabited islets in the Indian Ocean with big geopolitical,...

Egypt’s New Administrative Capital Shares Urban Planning Expertise in Madagascar
Mon 30 Jun 2025 | 12:51 AM In a significant step to bolster African cooperation and export Egyptian expertise in sustainable urban development, the Administrative Capital for Urban Development Company (ACUD) has announced its active involvement in...

India, Madagascar discuss maritime security, defence ties during ministerial visit
Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, led a high-level Indian delegation on an official visit to Antananarivo, Madagascar, from 25 to 27 June 2025. The visit marked India’s participation in the 65th anniversary of Madagascar’s Independence...

Energy Fuels' Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sand Joint Venture in Australia Receives Final Major Regulatory Approvals
The Donald Project, a JV between Energy Fuels and Astron Corporation, is considered one of the World's best near-term sources of rare earth minerals, which Energy Fuels intends to process into "light", "mid" and "heavy" rare earth oxides at its...

Investornewsbreaks Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) Gains Final Regulatory Approval For Donald Rare Earth Project In Australia
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) announced that the Government of Victoria, Australia has approved the Work Plan for the Donald Rare Earth and Mineral Sand Project, marking the final major regulatory...
Madagascar Airlines extends lease for two ATR aircraft
These extensions will ensure continued operations of the two aircraft until January 2028 and November 2029. “The renewal of these agreements confirms the trust our partners have in the progress Madagascar Airlines has made. This milestone, aligned...

EAM Jaishankar greets Madagascar on 65th Independence Day, highlights MAHASAGAR vision
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar extended greetings to Madagascar on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of its Independence. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Felicitations to FM @rafaravavitafi1, the...

world France's Macron calls tariffs imposed by powerful countries a form of 'blackmail'
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday (June 30) that tariffs levied by powerful countries were often a form of "blackmail" rather than instruments to rebalance trade. His comments during a speech at the International Conference on...

World News | EAM Jaishankar Greets Madagascar on 65th Independence Day, Highlights MAHASAGAR Vision
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar extended greetings to Madagascar on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of its Independence. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Felicitations to FM @rafaravavitafi1, the...

Construction of Gemfields’ Montepuez ruby mine nears completion
The construction of British coloured gemstones miner Gemfields Group Limited’s Montepuez ruby mine’s second processing plant (PP2) in Mozambique, designed to triple the mine’s ore processing capacity from 200tph to 600tph, is 95% complete and...

FEDROK AG and Greentsika Sign MoU to Explore Blockchain-Based Monetisation of Cash-for-Trash Initiatives in Madagascar
Share Share Share Share Email Tuler, Madagascar / Zug, Switzerland – June 24, 2025 — FEDROK AG, the Swiss blockchain innovator behind the world’s first Level 1 blockchain dedicated to tokenized carbon credits, has signed a Memorandum of...

NNN wants stronger energy partnerships
LUANDA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described energy as a powerful driver of economic growth and development. She said Namibia is prepared to take the lead in the global shift toward clean and sustainable energy. She was speaking at the...

Sri Lanka’s Shifting Stance on Foreign Research Vessels Risks Its Blue Economy Future
Sri Lanka is again caught in a controversy surrounding a foreign research vessel. Its media has reported that the U.N.-flagged research vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen, operated by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), which had been scheduled...
Madagascar Airlines and Air Austral sign codeshare agreement
The partnership aims to strengthen connectivity between Madagascar, Réunion, and other regional and international destinations, while expanding fare options and travel opportunities for customers of both airlines.

Stages Theatre’s ‘Madagascar’ brings wild adventure to life
Youth-Led ‘Madagascar’ Musical Brings Friendship and Fun to Stages Theatre Thirteen-year-old Takelle Lee stars as Alex the Lion in “Madagascar – A Musical Adventure,” now playing at Stages Theatre Company through Aug. 3. With music, movement, and...

Revealed: Tanzania’s $13 billion universal energy plan
Cape Town. Tanzania is seeking a total of $12.9 billion to fast-track access to affordable and sustainable energy for 42 million people by 2030 as the country is implementing different initiatives under the ambitious continental Mission 300...

Comorian entrepreneur brings island fragrance to China
Abdallah Daniel Abdallah talks with a visitor at the 2025 (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo in Urumqi, capital of northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, June 29, 2025. (Xinhua/Jia Zhao) Abdallah Daniel Abdallah talks with...

Wings of Change: Empowering Madagascar’s Youth Through Education and Hospitality
(MENAFN- Wings Hotel) Wings of Change, a dedicated non-profit organization, is proud to reaffirm its commitment to empowering Madagascar’s youth by creating educational and career opportunities for financially challenged students. Through free...