Press Releases

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...

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...

S. Africa Deputy President calls for repatriation of colonial-era human remains

(MENAFN) According to reports, South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile has urged the return of human remains and cultural artifacts taken from the country during colonial and apartheid periods. Speaking at Heritage Day celebrations,...

Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Launching of Biopanza at opening of second African Biotrade Festival

Programme Director, Director-General of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Ms Nomfundo Tshabalala Director-General of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Simphiwe Hamilton Director-General of the...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: Opening of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show, Agricultural Show Grounds, Harare

Friday, 29 August 2025 Your Excellency and Dear Brother, Dr Emmerson Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe; First Vice President Honourable General Chiwenga; Second Vice President Honourable Colonel Mohadi; Ministers,; Mayor of Harare,...

Global Humane Society Awards Dr. Kathleen M. Dudzinski with the 2025 Wolfgang Kiessling International Prize for Species Conservation

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Humane Society, the international brand of American Humane Society, has awarded Dr. Kathleen Dudzinski, Founder and Director of the Dolphin Communication Project with the 2025 Wolfgang...

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...

International Relations on South Africa’s foreign policy engagements and diplomatic achievements

Tribute to Ambassador Mahlangu We would like to take this opportunity to pay tribute the late Ambassador Mahlangu who was serving as South Africa’s High Commissioner to Kenya. The Late Ambassador Mahlangu was also accredited to Somalia. He was...

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan's Remarks at the Opening Ceremony of the 5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit, 26 August 2025

Minister Vivian Balakrishnan: Honourable Ministers, Excellencies, ladies and gentlemen, a warm welcome to Singapore – a tropical island, a tiny city-state in the heart of Southeast Asia. We are launching the fifth edition of the Singapore-Africa...

Minister Ronald Lamola briefs media on international developments, 27 Aug

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will brief the media on recent developments relating to the implementation of South Africa’s foreign policy. The briefing takes place soon after South Africa’s...

Madagascar Senate President Ravalomanana Visits Xizu Temple, Praises Zen Music and China-Madagascar Friendship

ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR, August 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On August 14, 2025, Richard Ravalomanana, President of the Senate of Madagascar, accompanied by his family, paid a friendly visit to Xizu Temple in the capital, Antananarivo. As a...

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...

President Cyril Ramaphosa: 45th Ordinary Summit of SADC Vote of Thanks on behalf of Heads of State and Government

Your Majesty - King Mswati III, Your Excellency, President Andry Rajoelina, President of the Republic of Madagascar and Chairperson of SADC, Your Excellency, President Dr Lazarous Chakwera of the Republic of Malawi and the Chairperson of the SADC...

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...

5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV), 26 - 28 August 2025

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr Vivian Balakrishnan will host the 5th Singapore-Africa Ministerial Exchange Visit (SAMEV) from 26 to 28 August 2025. SAMEV is a biennial platform hosted by Singapore since 2014 to strengthen links and encourage the...

Presidency on public programme of the President

First National Convention of the National Dialogue As South Africa begins the process of a National Dialogue - a long term process to rebuild trust, address deepest challenges, and shape a shared future, President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday,...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Pre-Budget International Relations and Cooperation Media Briefing

Africa: Implementing Agenda 2063 Our foreign policy is an extension of our domestic imperatives on human rights and resolving the triple challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment. Through attracting Foreign Direct Investment, we intend to...

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...