On 15 January, Madagascar’s transitional leader, Andry Rajoelina, announced that he wouldn’t be standing in the 8 May presidential elections. His decision follows that of his arch rival, Marc Ravalomana, who took himself out of the running in December. But if neither ‘Raj’ nor ‘Rav’, who will be president? Read the full story here. Published on Economist.com, 30 January 2013. Continue reading Madagascar: who will be president?
Since Madagascar’s leader, Andry Rajoelina, ousted President Marc Ravalomanana in a military coup in March 2009, he has promised—and postponed—elections every year. So when he announced in August 2012 that presidential elections would take place on May 8th 2013, the reaction was one of rather cautious enthusiasm, or even scepticism. Yet Madagascar desperately needs these elections – read the full story here. Published in The … Continue reading Madagascar’s political stalemate
Madagascar conjures up images of leaping lemurs, primeval rainforest and idyllic shores. But few people think of the island as a gastronomic destination. Thanks for successive waves of migrants, who all brought with them a little something from home, Madagascar is queen of the fusion genre. Read the full story here. (UK residents will need to use a proxy server to read the article.) Published … Continue reading Of Madagascar’s culinary wonders
Madagascar is well-known for its biodiversity; 5% of all animal and plant species known to man live here and only here (70% of the fauna and 90% of the flora are endemic). For travellers, admiring this modern-day Noah’s Ark is a highlight of a trip to the Red Island. Here are 10 of our wildlife highlights and the best time and place to find them. … Continue reading Madagascar’s wondrous wildlife
