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Russia Ties: President Michael Randrianirina is due to meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Oct. 29, as reports say Madagascar has become a new target for Russian military recruitment. Ukrainian intelligence cited by Bloomberg says recruitment began after the 2025 coup and closer military ties; a separate UN inquiry found people from 29 countries were deceived or coerced into Russia’s armed forces. Government Accountability: Madagascar’s president has ordered ministers to explain their anti-corruption efforts on national television, while separate reports say corruption cases involving former President Andry Rajoelina and other officials have been paused. Closer Moscow Links: The education minister says Randrianirina has asked government officials to learn Russian, citing expanding cooperation between the countries.

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Oct. 24, 2026

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2026 International Exchange Conference On Industrial Vertical Foundation Models, Industrial Design, And Intelligent Manufacturing Of Precision Molds Held In Shenzhen

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MENAFN

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Owned By	Abdel Rehim Ali & Hani Jabsheh through Al Bawaba
Year Founded	2000
Website	https://menafn.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Jordan, Amman
Owner Country	Jordan

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7 hours ago

Putin to meet with Zimbabwe, Madagascar, Sudan, and Namibia leaders, Kremlin aide says

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TASS

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Owned By	Russian Government
Year Founded	1904
Website	tass.ru
Domain Registration Year	2009
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Russia, Moscow
Owner Country	Russia

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13 hours ago

Madagascar’s richest man plans radio, TV stations in Nigeria

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Legit News

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Owned By	Naij.com Media Ltd (Rahaman Abiola Editor-in-Chief)
Year Founded	2012
Website	www.legit.ng
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Nigeria, Lagos
Owner Country	Nigeria

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Oct. 26, 2026

Madagascar's Officials Learning Russian at President's Request - Minister

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Sputnik International

Gov't Propaganda

Owned By	Russian Government through Russia Today
Year Founded	2014
Website	https://sputnikglobe.com/
Domain Registration Year	2023
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Russia, Moscow
Owner Country	Russia

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17 hours ago

Hundreds in Zim recruited for war, as Russia also targets DRC, Madagascar

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News24

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Owned By	Naspers (South African Government through Public Investment Corporation, Largest Shareholder; Fabricio Bloisi Rocha, CEO)
Year Founded	1998
Website	news24.com
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	South Africa,
Owner Country	South Africa

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Oct. 26, 2026

Pope Leo XIV Accepts Retirement of Catholic Archbishop in Madagascar, Names Successor

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ACI Africa

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Owned By	Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)
Year Founded	2019
Website	www.aciafrica.org
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Kenya, Nairobi
Owner Country	United States

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Oct. 26, 2026

Russia Turns to Coup-Hit Madagascar to Recruit New Soldiers for Its War Against Ukraine

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Owned By	Ukrainian Government through UNITED24
Year Founded	2022
Website	united24media.com
Domain Registration Year	2024
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Ukraine, Kyiv
Owner Country	Ukraine

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Oct. 26, 2026

Vote young yet govern much later: West African youth’s struggle for power

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Global Voices

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Owned By	Stichting Global Voices (Non-profit, Rebecca MacKinnon & Ethan Zuckerman Founders & Board Members)
Year Founded	2004
Website	https://globalvoices.org/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Netherlands, Amsterdam
Owner Country	United States

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