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Madagascar has officially joined the exclusive circle of countries recognized as 100% Fine or Flavor Cocoa origins by the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO). This distinction was achieved through the efforts of the National Cocoa Council, in partnership with stakeholders in the industry, and guarantees that Madagascar’s cocoa is a high value-added product. Captured & Published […]

Africa must better structure its markets, strengthen trust, and accelerate regional integration to turn its capital into a lever for economic transformation, according to participants at the African Caucus. Mobilizing more African savings to finance infrastructure, industrialization, and inclusive growth was one of the key messages from the side event dedicated to market deepening. Captured

The 12th edition of the International Tourism Fair (ITM) and the 3rd edition of the International Handicraft Fair (IHM) have concluded with positive results. According to data released by the National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM), both visitor attendance and performance indicators for this dual event have significantly exceeded initial projections. “We recorded 29,932 visitors,

Strengthened partnership with the Japanese. The Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training (METFP) signed the “Record of Discussion” on Wednesday in Ampefiloha with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), relating to the human resource development project in the mining industry sector. This technical cooperation is scheduled for a duration of […] Captured & Published

A high-level meeting dedicated to the obstacles still hindering intra-African trade and the levers to be mobilized to accelerate the effective implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was organized as part of the African Caucus 2026. Africa wants to trade more with itself. However, between political ambition and reality… Captured & Published

The company, which has been present in Madagascar since 2010, invited the press to a coffee meeting yesterday. Regarding clean energy, “Tozzi Green is proud to support Madagascar’s sustainable development and green transition through its investments in renewable energy infrastructure. Expanding access to clean energy and accelerating electrification will undeniably lead to […] Captured &

The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, supported by the FAO and the GSDM, has launched a field evaluation mission regarding the implementation of Participatory Guarantee Systems (PGS) aimed at promoting organic farming. The objective is to assess the progress made as well as the challenges encountered by the stakeholders involved in these initiatives. Captured

Faced with new market demands, Madagascar is initiating a historic overhaul of its technical training programs related to mining professions. Supported by a strategic partnership with Japan, this major project aims to propel the professional excellence of a new generation of Malagasy technicians. A new milestone has just been reached in bilateral relations. Captured &

In Antaninarenina, during the third edition of the Salon Hanitr’i Gasikara, held from July 8 to 10 at the Jardin d’Antaninarenina, activated charcoal was showcased through various product applications. Activated charcoal is being offered in several forms, including powder, charcoal-infused water, soap, cream, and liquid solutions. The goal is to raise awareness about the multiple

The Groupement pétrolier de Madagascar (GPM) has broken its silence following the National Assembly’s adoption of the bill governing the downstream petroleum sector. In a statement released on July 7, the organization acknowledged the reform while expressing regret over the “lack of consultation surrounding its preparation and review.” Captured & Published at: 2026-07-08 12:42:51 (Madagascar