EDF to develop hydroelectric project in Madagascar

As part of the state visit by French President, Emmanuel Macron, EDF Group Executive Director and CEO of EDF Renewables, Béatrice Buffon, signed an agreement with Amine Hiridjee, co-CEO of AXIAN Group, and Demba Diallo, Africa50 Development Director, to …

Macron seeks ‘forgiveness’ for colonialism during Madagascar visit

During a visit to Madagascar on Thursday, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his intention to pursue "forgiveness" for France’s colonial past on the Indian Ocean island, including efforts to return cultural artifacts. “Our presence here …

Macron seeks 'forgiveness' for colonialism on visit to Madagascar

Emmanuel Macron said he wants to seek "forgiveness" for France's colonisation of Madagascar, starting with the return of looted cultural artefacts. During his two-day visit, the French president also announced plans to step up economic ties, …

Macron seeks 'forgiveness' for colonialism on Madagascar visit

President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday during a visit to Madagascar he wanted to work toward "forgiveness" for France's colonisation of the Indian Ocean island, including with the return of cultural artifacts. Macron highlighted the planned …

Seychelles, Madagascar to boost cooperation through the signing of general cooperation agreement

Seychelles, Madagascar to boost cooperation through the signing of general cooperation agreement   Seychelles’ Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism Sylvestre Radegonde and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of Madagascar, Rafaravavitafika Rasata signed a …

Bishop Mussio to present ‘Madagascar’

WEEKEND SHOW — Fifth and sixth graders at Bishop John King Mussio Elementary School will present the DreamWorks animated film “Madagascar — A Musical Adventure Jr.,” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Catholic Central High School. Those in the production …

‘I like pushing boundaries’: Yinka Shonibare on his landmark art show in Madagascar

Hello and welcome to The Long Wave. Earlier this month I was in Antananarivo, Madagascar, where I checked out the British-Nigerian artist Yinka Shonibare’s first major solo exhibition in Africa. For this week’s newsletter I caught up with him about the …

Macron in Madagascar for the first state visit by a French leader to the former colony in 20 years

Macron visits Madagascar in the first trip by a French leader to the former colony in 20 years

EDF Joins Landmark Hydroelectric Project to Power Madagascar’s Energy Future

A strategic realignment of Madagascar’s flagship Volobe Amont hydroelectric project has positioned the initiative for accelerated development, with French energy giant EDF joining the consortium. The partnership, formalized at Iavoloha Presidential Palace …