Rappler's latest stories on Madagascar
Million turn out for Pope Francis Madagascar mass
(UPDATED) During the homily, the Pope urges the Madagascar faithful 'to build history in fraternity and solidarity' and 'in complete respect for the earth and its gifts, as opposed to any form of exploitation'
Poverty, strife-hit Madagascar welcomes Pope Francis
(UPDATED) Sunday will mark the high point of Francis' visit with a huge mass in the capital expected to be attended by some 800,000 pilgrims
Pope Francis to visit poor of Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius
The pope's decision to visit two of the most impoverished countries in the world is seen as an act of solidarity from a cleric who was a frequent presence in the shantytowns of Argentina
Poachers threaten precious Madagascar forest and lemurs
Madagascar's 9 million hectares of forests are shrinking each year by between 50,000 and 100,000 hectares. A football field is roughly one hectare.
‘Madagascar: A Musical Adventure’ is headed to the stage
The musical will be produced by Atlantis Theatrical’s new division, Atlantis Imaginarium Young Theater
Measles: Nearly wiped-out, on the rise again
The United Nations says worldwide cases of measles jumped by more than 30% in 2017, and infections continued to rise in 2018
Pope to visit Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius
Mozambique is reeling from a cyclone and floods that this month killed nearly 500 people and sparked cases of cholera
Madagascar battles killer measles outbreak
Doctors say people's reluctance to go to hospitals and opposition to vaccinations make it difficult to curb measles cases in Madagascar
Madagascar votes in showdown between 2 ex-presidents
Analysts warn that the clash between Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina could revive instability in the impoverished country if the result is rejected by the losing candidate or fraud allegations are widespread
Madagascar fishermen feel bullied by 6 Chinese trawlers
'The Chinese take everything and chuck the little dead fish back into the sea,' says Marco Randrianjaka, echoing the grievances of many of his fellow fishermen
Madagascar ex-president denies election bribery claims
A European Union observer mission report says race frontrunner Andry Rajoelina had paid a total of 4,500 euros ($5,000) to two local chiefs
Madagascar goes to the polls to pick next president
Nearly 10 million voters are eligible to cast ballots for one of 36 candidates who, as well as the 3 front-runners, include two ex-prime ministers, pastors and a rock star
Ending decades of doubt, 'biggest bird' dispute put to nest
Named Vorombe titan – Malagasy for 'big bird' – the creature would have stood at least 10 feet tall, and had an average weight of 650 kilograms, making it the largest bird genus yet uncovered
Madagascan president steps down ahead of election
Madagascan President Hery Rajaonarimampianina's resignation comes after several protests against the president's efforts to change electoral laws in favor of his party
Madagascar prime minister announces resignation
(UPDATED) 'I will tender my resignation to the president today. As a statesman, I cannot be an obstacle to the life of the nation,' Olivier Mahafaly Solonandrasana says in a press briefing
Warming could threaten half of species in 33 key areas – report
The report focuses on 33 so-called 'Priority Places' which host some of the world's richest and most unusual terrestrial species, including iconic, endangered, or endemic plants and animals
Madagascar plague deaths hit 94, with 1,100 suspected cases – WHO
WHO's director for health emergencies in Africa, Ibrahima Soce Fall, says that out of 1,153 suspected cases, 300 are laboratory confirmed
Madagascar plague death toll climbs to 74
A total of 805 cases have been reported on the poor Indian Ocean island nation since August, the health ministry says in a statement
Madagascar plague death toll climbs to 30
Madagascar has a history of plague outbreaks almost every year since 1980, but this outbreak is unusual because it has affected urban areas
Panic in Madagascar as plague spreads
In just the past few days, the highly infectious disease has wreaked havoc in the poor Indian Ocean island nation, claiming 6 lives in the capital city Antananarivo and causing widespread panic
Fed-up MH370 relatives head to Madagascar
It has fallen into our hands to take on this search upon ourselves says Grace Nathan a Malaysian attorney who lost her mother on the flight
IN PHOTOS: DreamPlay, Dreamworks-themed activity center at City of Dreams Manila
Fun interactive attractions based on Dreamworks hits like Kung Fu Panda How To Train Your Dragon Madagascar and Shrek Enjoy
Movies playing this week: 'Penguins of Madagascar,' 'Past Tense' and more
A blast from the past penguin adventures in this week’s cinemas
Things to do: November 21- 27
Stage plays concerts next week s movies and more
WATCH: First 4 minutes of new 'Penguins of Madagascar' movie
Before they were covert ops penguins they were really really cute babies in this preview from Dreamworks
Madagascar arrests ex-leader on return from exile
Former Madagascar president Marc Ravalomanana is arrested shortly after his return from exile in South Africa
Locust plague could cause food crisis in Madagascar - UN
By September Madagascar s worst locust plague in 60 years will have infested two thirds of the Indian Ocean island s crops FAO experts said
DreamWorks Animation, Netflix seal deal
This is an unprecedented commitment to original content in the Internet television space
Raunchy teddy bear 'Ted' tops N. America box office
Brave drops to third place while Magic Mike is a close second
'Brave' ousts 'Madagascar' from top of box office
Brave kept audiences spellbound as it soared to the top of the North American box office
'Madagascar 3' tops N. America box office
Madagascar 3 and Prometheus take the top spots in the North American box office charts over the weekend
Tough times at Madagascar's sapphire mines
The global financial crisis zapped demand and destroyed confidence in new investments in risky countries
