Environment/Science
Dusky Tetraka, a small olive and yellow-throated bird that hops around on the ground and has eluded ornithologists for 24 years, was rediscovered by an expedition team searching the tropical forests of northeastern Madagascar. more
‘Race against time’ as Madagascar braces for 4th tropical cyclone in a month

New York: The island nation of Madagascar is shoring up for its fourth tropical cyclone in a month, UN aid agencies warned on Tuesday, as they outlined plans to help the authorities assis ...

Madagascar: Cyclone Batsirai leaves at least 10 dead, thousands displaced

New York: Tropical Cyclone Batsirai wrought havoc across Madagascar over the weekend, the second deadly storm to batter the African island nation since the beginning of the year.

Madagascar: Recovering from one deadly cyclone, bracing for another

New York: Lives, livelihoods, and vital crops are at risk across Madagascar with Tropical Cyclone Batsirai expected to make landfall within hours. Meanwhile, the island nation off the coa ...

Madagascar: Deadly tropical storms cause flooding, landslides

New York: Two separate tropical weather systems in Madagascar have left at least 34 dead and triggered flooding and landslides, particularly in the capital, Antananarivo, the UN Office fo ...

Madagascar needs resources to continue battle against locust plague – UN agency

New York, Jan 22 (JEN) The battle against a plague of locusts in Madagascar is in danger of being lost, as funding to continue efforts against widespread infestations runs out, putting 13 mi ...