Historic 8800km row across Indian Ocean ends short with dramatic rescue off Madagascar

The four-person British crew aboard Monkey Fist was forced to cut short its world-record 5500-mile row (over 8851kms) across the Indian Ocean after a rudder failure off Madagascar prematurely ended their voyage. The “Brain Waves” crew, consisting of Greek …

International Youth Festival: The Algerian Minister of Youth Holds Bilateral Meetings with Youth Officials from Zimbabwe ...

The Minister of Youth, head of the Higher Council for Youth, Mustapha Hidaoui, held bilateral meetings in Yekaterinburg, Russia, with youth officials from Zimbabwe and Madagascar to discuss prospects for cooperation in youth affairs, according to a …

Who should lead Super Eagles without Osimhen against Madagascar, Guinea-Bissau?

Victor Osimhen’s injury has handed Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle a major selection dilemma as Nigeria begin their quest for qualification for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Osimhen, Nigeria’s established first-choice striker, is set to miss the …

Africa Corps servicemen in Madagascar speak about serving in Africa

Servicemen of the Africa Corps of the Russian Defence Ministry in Madagascar appeared live on the state-run Radio Nationale Malagasy (RNM) and spoke about the specifics of serving outside Russia. The programme was organised by African Initiative. The …

AFCON 2027 qualifier: Madagascar confirm date to release squad to face Nigeria

Madagascar confirmed coach Corentin Martins will name his squad for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers on September 17 The Barea face Nigeria's Super Eagles in Uyo on September 25, then travel to Morocco to meet Tanzania on September 29 Nigeria coach Eric …

UNESCO vocational training helps communities build livelihoods while protecting Madagascar’s forests

Another opportunity is emerging from the region’s water resources: fish farming. Simons Bevazaha, a fish-fry producer with more than 30 years of experience, worked with UNESCO and BIOCOM to provide training and fish fry to communities in the Ala Fady …

6 kg of smuggled gold seized in Madagascar — source

A 6 kg consignment of smuggled gold was seized at Ivato International Airport in Madagascar after an attempt was made to take it out of the country in hand luggage, a source who was present at the airport during the operation told African Initiative. The …

Russian House in Madagascar and Samara State Technical University sign co-operation agreement

The Russian House in Madagascar and Samara State Technical University have signed a co-operation agreement, an African Initiative correspondent reports. The agreement was signed online. The university was represented by Rector Dmitry Bykov, while the …

Algeria to open against Madagascar

Madagascar referee for Nsingizini CAF decider

Listen to article Play in English South African English Play in Siswati Litsatsi letindzala Play Replay Close highlight Playback speed — 1x 0.75x ✓ 1x ✓ 1.25x ✓ 1.5x ✓ 2x ✓ Stop listening ENGLISH MBABANE – Malagasy referee Andrisoa Arnaud Zafimahatoha …