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Politics Madagascar coup failing afrol News - A group of officers claiming to have taken control of Madagascar's government seem to have been isolated at their military barracks at the Antananarivo airport. Calm has returned to the Malagasy capital. Read more

Politics Coup attempt ongoing in Madagascar afrol News - As a controversial referendum is ongoing in Madagascar, Colonel Charles Andrianasoavina claims to have taken control over the island in a coup to "restore democracy" and seek "national reconciliation". He is calling on troops to support his coup. Read more

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Science - Education | Environment - Nature Origin of Madagascar's peculiar species afrol News - Madagascar's isolated and fascinating fauna has puzzled scientists and laymen for centuries. The main question has been: How did they get to the Great Island in the first place, later being allowed to evolve in splendid isolation? Read the new research and see the video claiming to end a century of scientific debate. Read more