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Our Ocean Conference concludes, Palau pledges to protect reefs, reiterates stance on deep-sea mining
Island Times
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June 17, 2025
The third United Nations Ocean Conference ended on Friday in Nice, France, after five days of high-level discussions and negotiations. Key outcomes of the meeting included renewed support for the High Seas Treaty and international calls for a...
Don’t “turn your gaze away from the poor”: Pope Leo XIV to Catholic Bishops in Madagascar
ACI Africa
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June 16, 2025
“I am happy to listen to you recount the joys and pastoral trials that you bear with fidelity. Your closeness to the people of God is a living sign of the Gospel,” the 267th Catholic Pontiff said during the June 16 audience with CEM members. He...
How China-Africa industrial chain drives continental growth
People's Daily Online
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An aerial drone photo taken on May 27, 2025 shows the cocoa processing complex at the PK24 Industrial Park on the northwestern outskirts of Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire. (Xinhua/Wang Guansen) From infrastructure and training to production and global...
World Insights: How China-Africa industrial chain drives continental growth
Xinhua News Agency
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NAIROBI, June 16 (Xinhua) -- China-Africa trade reached a record 295.56 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, up 4.8 percent year-over-year, marking the 16th consecutive year China has remained Africa's largest trading partner. Currently, with the support...
Interview: China plays "driving" role in sustainable industrialization of Africa, says Malagasy economist
Xinhua News Agency
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ANTANANARIVO, June 15 (Xinhua) -- China, as a key trading partner, plays a "driving" role in the sustainable industrialization of Africa and the continent's integration into global value chains, Claudio Rabenja, a Malagasy economist, said in a...
Madagascar set to dazzle
Coast Community News
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June 12, 2025
Since its spectacular international debut, Madagascar The Musical has dazzled audiences worldwide, bringing the magic of the beloved DreamWorks film to life like never before. Now, the five-star global sensation is headed for The Art House at...
Mauritius to showcase opportunities
Business Ghana
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As Mauritius prepares to host the 3rd Annual API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum on 26 June, industry leaders highlight the island’s pioneering role in sustainable tourism and hospitality development across the Indian Ocean...
Dubai–Madagascar Business Forum signals new chapter in Antananarivo’s economic rise under President Rajoelina
Business Matters
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June 11, 2025
Organised in partnership with the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM), the event connected a high-level Malagasy delegation composed of President Andry Rajoelina, senior government ministers and over 60 business owners with their...
Billiondollarbreaks Energy Fuels Inc. (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) Elects Board, Names Bruce Hansen As New Chair
MENAFN
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June 13, 2025
(MENAFN- Investor Brand Network) Energy Fuels (NYSE American: UUUU) (TSX: EFR) , a leading U.S. producer of uranium and rare earth elements, announced the results of its annual and special meeting of shareholders held virtually on June 11. All...
World Insights: Hard connectivity, soft kills fuel Africa's industrialization with China's support
Xinhua News Agency
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by Xinhua writer Yan Ran NAIROBI, June 13 (Xinhua) -- Port networks stretch across the continent, solar panels gleam under the African sun, and factory floors buzz with activity -- this dynamic scene captures the evolving landscape of China-Africa...
Mauritius Tourism And Hospitality Industry To Showcase Growth And Investment Opportunities At The API Mauritius & Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum
MENAFN
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June 13, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) As Mauritius prepares to host the 3rd Annual API Mauritius&Indian Ocean Property Investment Forum on 26 June, industry leaders highlight the island's pioneering role in sustainable tourism and hospitality development across the...
Gerald Winegrad: Madagascar’s magnificent mammals face threat of extinction | COMMENTARY
Capital Gazette - Maryland
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June 13, 2025
Like most of you, I am suffering deeply over the disintegration of our democracy in a world turned upside-down. My recent columns reflect my depression over our nation’s failing leadership, nationally and globally. The Trump administration has...
The Seychelles: A Historical Perspective
Diplomacy & Beyond Plus
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June 17, 2025
The Seychelles archipelago between 4 and 10 degrees south of the Equator lies in the western Indian Ocean between Madagascar and India. The collective landmass of the 115 granite and coral islands is 455km2, and this is quite minuscule in...
How lizards help keep Madagascar's forests alive
Earth.com
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In the forests of Madagascar, small lizards do more than sunbathe on rocks or snap at insects. In fact, they may be shaping the future of Madagascar’s forests, one seed at a time. Madagascar has long fascinated scientists, naturalists, and...
Madagascar ragwort spreads in Northland, posing threat to farms
The New Zealand Herald
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June 3, 2025
AgResearch principal scientist and weed management expert, Dr Trevor James, said the plant suppressed other pasture species and spread by the wind, posing many challenges for farmers and landowners trying to control it. “There is no easy way to...
Nat Geo’s ‘Underdogs’ Hilariously Celebrates Nature’s Unsung Animal Heroes
PetaPixel - California
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June 16, 2025
National Geographic’s newest wildlife documentary series, Underdogs, celebrates nature’s unsung heroes and adds a generous helping of humor thanks to Ryan Reynolds’ narration. PetaPixel spoke to Mark Linfield and Vanessa Berlowitz, co-founders of...
Madagascar seeks economic lifeline from UAE to cushion blow from US tariff threat
Business Insider Africa
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June 2, 2025
Madagascar is looking to boost investments from the United Arab Emirates to drive growth in its tourism and energy sectors, a move that has become more urgent as it faces steep tariffs from the US. The United States is Madagascar’s third-largest...
She’s at home in rural Madagascar
Youth Journalism International
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June 7, 2025
Andrainjato Kiririoka, MADAGASCAR – My hometown is Andrainjato Kiririoka, a small village in Madagascar surrounded by mountains. The people there love and help each other. They are welcoming and not arrogant. Listen to an audio recording of this...
Graphite growth charging ahead – Mining.com.au
Skillings Mining Review - Florida
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June 5, 2025
Natural graphite demand is projected to grow substantially as the need for lithium-ion batteries and active anode material accelerates leading to an expected near-term supply deficit in the non-metallic mineral. The International Energy Agency...
Feature: Sowing seeds of hope -- Chinese agronomist's 18-year dedication to Madagascar's rice dream
Xinhua News Agency
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ANTANANARIVO, June 5 (Xinhua) -- As usual, 67-year-old Chinese agronomist Hu Yuefang started his day at dawn, donning a wide-brimmed hat and draping a towel over his shoulders. Barefooted and with trousers rolled up, he waded into the muddy...