Affirming France’s presence in the Indian Ocean was the aim of French president Emmanuel Macron’s trip to Madagascar on 23-24 April, 2025.The Grande Île is unique in that it is one of the poorest ...

The trip delved into disputes between the nations stemming from the colonial era, including Madagascar’s claims over a group of small islands that are French territory, and its demands that ...

A new review suggests that the use of heterothermy may have been used as a response to acute emergency situations in animals that colonized Madagascar. Heterothermy, the ability of some animals to ...

The fifth-largest island in the world, known for its rich biodiversity and natural resources but burdened by high poverty, Madagascar was under French colonial rule from the 19th century until ...

Imagine the leader of a global superpower announcing a plan for removing an entire ethnic group from a territory they’ve long inhabited. Neighboring states would have to make land available to ...

Israel's ‘voluntary migration’ plan for Palestinians mirrors the Nazi Madagascar Plan to expel Jews and perpetuates violent colonial legacies of displacement Displaced Palestinians leave Beit ...

the capital of Madagascar, you need to think again. Tana (as the locals call it) is a whirlwind of history, culture, and city buzz, where colonial-era charm meets the everyday rhythm of Malagasy life.

to mourn what is no longer." Madagascar was under French colonial rule from 1896 until 1960, when it gained full independence. Macron confirmed plans to return cultural items taken during ...

LUDOVIC MARIN / AFP President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday, April 24, during a visit to Madagascar that he wanted to work toward "forgiveness" for France's colonization of the Indian Ocean ...