News Madagascar Finance: Madagascar minister of finance resigns
Madagascar's finance minister announced his resignation on Monday, citing a lack of support and differing points of view. While Gervais Rakotoarimanana did not identify who was behind the rift, media outlets have speculated over differences between him and the president, Hery Rajaonarimampianina. Rakotoarimanana said he submitted his resignation to the president on Friday, blaming a "lack of support" for his decision to quit.
News Madagascar Finance: Madagascar lifts mining permit ban, Liberia signs new minerals deal
Madagascar ended a 16-year ban on new mining permits while steelmaker ArcelorMittal extended a minerals deal with Liberia, as competition for Africa’s natural resources intensifies. The lifting of the ...
News Madagascar Finance: Madagascar's death toll from Cyclone Batsirai rises to 92
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AP) — The toll of Cyclone Batsirai in Madagascar has risen to 92 deaths and more than 112,000 people displaced by the tropical storm which rampaged across the island earlier ...
