Madagascar president Rajoelina 'ready to listen' but ignores calls to resign

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina said on Friday he was ready to listen to find solutions to problems facing the poor island nation, but ignored calls for his resignation by a nationwide youth-led protest movement....

China's high-quality, sustainable cashmere industry weaves warmth for world

(Xinhua) 10:02, October 03, 2025 A Chinese staff provides technical guidance to local workers at the Madagascar plant of China's Inner Mongolia King Deer Cashmere Co., Ltd. in Antananarivo, Madagascar, March 28, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Yahui) HOHHOT,...

Gen-Z protest in Madagascar faces fatigue as it comes to a temporary halt

While protests in other parts of the island country are still ongoing, protests in Antananarivo are scheduled for a 24-hour cessation. Those in the capital expressed reservations about the strength and well-being of the demonstrators, as seen on...

‘Gen Z’ Protesters Demand Resignation of Madagascar’s President

Protests and strikes are escalating in Madagascar, where President Andry Rajoelina faces calls for his resignation over mismanagement, water shortages, and power cuts. The protest movement appears to have grown even more energetic and determined...

Madagascar Protesters Pause Capital Marches, Vow Stronger Return

Home Africa Madagascar Protesters Pause Capital Marches, Vow Stronger Return The United Nations says at least 22 people have been killed and more than 100 injured so far in the week-long protests. The government rejects those figures. Youth-led...

Madagascar youth protesters suspend marches in capital for 24 hours

ANTANANARIVO (Reuters) -Organisers of Madagascar’s youth-led anti-government protests suspended marches in the capital Antananarivo on Thursday for 24 hours, citing concerns over demonstrators’ health and strength, but marches continued in other...

Madagascar protesters call general strike as unrest enters second week

ANTANANARIVO: Anti-government protesters in Madagascar held fresh demonstrations and called for a general strike on Wednesday as they intensified efforts to force President Andry Rajoelina from office. Police fired tear gas at protesters in...

Sungrow to build 233 MW solar PV plant in DRC for CrossBoundary Energy

Renewable energy project developer Sungrow will build a 233 MW solar PV plant in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for commercial and industry energy investment company CrossBoundary Energy, which will supply clean, low-cost solar power to...

European Commission Commits $640 MM for African Energy Transition

The European Commission has unveiled a Team Europe package of EUR 545 million ($639.5 million) to accelerate Africa’s energy transition. "The choices Africa makes today are shaping the future of the entire world. A clean energy transition on the...

Across China: China's high-quality, sustainable cashmere industry weaves warmth for world

HOHHOT, Oct. 2 (Xinhua) -- As autumn brings cooler temperatures to the Northern Hemisphere, demand for cashmere sweaters climbs. On a ranch in Erdos City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, white Albas cashmere goats amble from...

Energy Fuels Announces Pricing of Upsized $600 Million Offering of 0.75% Convertible Senior Notes Due 2031

DENVER, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Energy Fuels Inc. ("Energy Fuels") (NYSE: UUUU) (TSX: EFR), a leading U.S. producer of uranium, rare earths, and critical minerals, today announced the pricing of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 0.75%...

Madagascar president dissolves government amid violent protests

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina announced on Tuesday the dissolution of the government led by Prime Minister Christian Ntsay, in response to widespread youth-led protests over power and water shortages. In an official address, Andry...

Madagascar’s President Dissolves Government Amid Deadly Youth-Led Protests

On Monday, September 29, 2025, Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina made a historic announcement that sent shockwaves through the Indian Ocean island nation: he was dissolving his government in response to a wave of deadly youth-led protests...

Inspired by Nepal, Madagascar’s Gen Z protest to topple corrupt system and demand president’s exit

ANTANANARIVO, Oct 1 — Rallying behind a pirate flag from the Japanese anime One Piece, youth-led demonstrators in Madagascar say they are inspired by Nepal’s “wind of change” and insist their country’s “system must fall.” With power and water cuts...

African industries face shock as Trump ends tariff-free AGOA

Africa’s apparel and textile manufacturers – already reeling from US tariffs – will be hardest hit by the end of the US’s tariff-free African Growth and Opportunity Act, according to research by the International Trade Center (ITC). AGOA, which...

Madagascar’s president dissolves government after youth-led protests over water, power cuts

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina says he will dissolve his government following days of youth-led protests over perennial water and power cuts. Thousands of youths rallied in Antananarivo, the capital, and other cities to demand action. The...

Madagascar’s president dismisses cabinet as protests over bla

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has sacked his government following deadly unrest which the United Nations said has left at least 22 people dead. Thousands have taken to the streets of the Indian Ocean nation in recent days to protest...

Madagascar’s Tumultuous Political History Amid Persistent Poverty

TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com Despite its abundant natural resources in agriculture, forestry, fishing, and minerals, Madagascar remains one of the world’s poorest countries. Its modern history has been marked by recurring social...

NextSource Materials Announces Positive Results of Technical & Economic Study for Proposed Battery Anode Facility in the UAE and Secures Industrial Site with Building in Abu Dhabi

Technical and Economic Study Highlights Study confirms total UAE BAF production capacity of 30,000 tonnes per annum ("tpa") of anode active material ("AAM"), satisfying production demands of existing Mitsubishi Chemical offtake agreement and...

African industries face shock as AGOA expires

Africa’s apparel and textile manufacturers – already reeling from US tariffs – will be hardest hit by the end of the US’s tariff-free African Growth and Opportunity Act, according to research by the International Trade Center (ITC). AGOA, which...