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− | '''Antananarivo, Tananarive or simply Tana is the capital of Madagascar. Most foreign visitors to the country will pass through the city as almost all international flights to the country connect with its nearby Ivato International Airport. This page includes information on various city attractions, hotels and restaurants etc.''' | + | '''Antananarivo, Tananarive or simply Tana is the capital of Madagascar. Most foreign visitors to the country will pass through the city as almost all international flights to the country connect with its nearby [[Ivato International Airport]]. This page includes information on various city attractions, hotels and restaurants etc.''' |
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* [[Ambohijatovo Park]] | * [[Ambohijatovo Park]] | ||
* [[Akany Avoko Faravohitra]] - home for girls and young Malagasy females | * [[Akany Avoko Faravohitra]] - home for girls and young Malagasy females | ||
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== Day excursions == | == Day excursions == | ||
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== Overland transport == | == Overland transport == | ||
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+ | [[File:Eric RASOLOHERY 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Eric RASOLOHERY]] | ||
+ | [[Eric RASOLOHERY]] is a taxi driver in Antananarivo sporting a vintage 1958 2CV in immaculate condition.<br clear="all"> | ||
[[File:Tana Taxi Driver Richard 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Tana Taxi Driver Richard Rakotobe]] | [[File:Tana Taxi Driver Richard 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Tana Taxi Driver Richard Rakotobe]] | ||
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[[File:Tina Tana Taxi 008.jpg|100px|left|link=Tina Tana Taxi]] | [[File:Tina Tana Taxi 008.jpg|100px|left|link=Tina Tana Taxi]] | ||
[[Tina Tana Taxi|Tina's Tana Taxi]] is one of only two or three female taxi drivers in Antananarivo who with a big smile and a good sense of humour will likely find you the quickest as well as the most entertaining route to your destination.<br clear="all"> | [[Tina Tana Taxi|Tina's Tana Taxi]] is one of only two or three female taxi drivers in Antananarivo who with a big smile and a good sense of humour will likely find you the quickest as well as the most entertaining route to your destination.<br clear="all"> | ||
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[[File:Antsirabe 128.jpg|100px|left|link=Madarail]] | [[File:Antsirabe 128.jpg|100px|left|link=Madarail]] | ||
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[[File:Private Air Charters 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Private Charter Flights]] [[Private Charter Flights]] - various small private aircraft operators.<br clear="all"><br> | [[File:Private Air Charters 002.jpg|100px|left|link=Private Charter Flights]] [[Private Charter Flights]] - various small private aircraft operators.<br clear="all"><br> | ||
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+ | [[File:Tsaradia_logo.png|100px|left|link=Tsaradia|border]] [[Tsaradia]] - a domestic airline launched in 2018.<br clear="all"><br> | ||
== Taxi-brousse stations in Antananarivo == | == Taxi-brousse stations in Antananarivo == | ||
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32 rue de Russie, Isoraka<br> | 32 rue de Russie, Isoraka<br> | ||
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 21063<br> | Tel: +261 (0)20 22 21063<br> | ||
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+ | '''[[Tsanga Tsanga Hotel]]'''<br> | ||
+ | Crossing of Lalana Idira Gandhi and Lalana Reallon<br> | ||
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+ | '''[[Maison Vue Royale]]'''<br> | ||
+ | Lalana Printsey Kamamy<br> | ||
+ | Tel: +261 (0)43 20 388 38<br> | ||
+ | Email: [mailto:maisonvueroyale@gmail.com maisonvueroyale@gmail.com]<br> | ||
'''[[Madagascar Underground]]'''<br> | '''[[Madagascar Underground]]'''<br> | ||
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Lot VE28 Bis Rue Razanakombana<br> | Lot VE28 Bis Rue Razanakombana<br> | ||
Tel: +261 (0)34 9352065<br> | Tel: +261 (0)34 9352065<br> | ||
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+ | '''[[La Medina]]'''<br> | ||
+ | 52 Avenue du Général Ramanantsoa<br> | ||
+ | Tel: +261 (0)34 0413433 (mobile)<br> | ||
+ | Website: [http://www.lamedinatana.com www.lamedinatana.com]<br> | ||
'''[[Le Louvre Hotel|Le Louvre Hotel & Spa]]'''<br> | '''[[Le Louvre Hotel|Le Louvre Hotel & Spa]]'''<br> | ||
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''Malagasy'' | ''Malagasy'' | ||
* [[Vary Gasy]] - 100% Malagasy | * [[Vary Gasy]] - 100% Malagasy | ||
− | * [[Restaurant | + | * [[Fish and Chips Restaurant]] - located between [[Ivato International Airport]] and Antananarivo |
* [[Paprika]] | * [[Paprika]] | ||
* [[Le Pony]] - en route [[Ambohimanga]] | * [[Le Pony]] - en route [[Ambohimanga]] | ||
+ | * [[Chez Vanina]] - Malagasy-Chinese | ||
''Malagasy / Chinese''<br> | ''Malagasy / Chinese''<br> | ||
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''French'' | ''French'' | ||
+ | * [[L'Arrivage]] | ||
* [[Le Phare]] - Bretange-style crêperie | * [[Le Phare]] - Bretange-style crêperie | ||
+ | * [[Fée Maison]] - Bretange-style crêperie | ||
* [[Pourquoi Pas !]] - French/Europan/Malagasy popular with the expats community | * [[Pourquoi Pas !]] - French/Europan/Malagasy popular with the expats community | ||
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''German'' | ''German'' | ||
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* [[Dzama Cocktail Cafe]] | * [[Dzama Cocktail Cafe]] | ||
* [[Le Grand Orient]] | * [[Le Grand Orient]] | ||
− | + | * [[IS’ART|is’Art Galerie]] | |
== Coffee shops == | == Coffee shops == | ||
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* [[Honey]] (ice cream bar) | * [[Honey]] (ice cream bar) | ||
+ | == Food shopping == | ||
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+ | * [[Shoprite]] | ||
+ | * [[Supermaki]] | ||
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+ | == Street food == | ||
− | == Spa == | + | * [[Mofo gasy]] |
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+ | == Health & Spa == | ||
* [[La Medina|La Medina Day Spa & Restaurant]] | * [[La Medina|La Medina Day Spa & Restaurant]] | ||
− | + | * [[Arom & Sens]] | |
== Jewellers and gemstones == | == Jewellers and gemstones == | ||
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* [[Dot.mg]] domain registration and hosting services | * [[Dot.mg]] domain registration and hosting services | ||
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+ | == Money exchange == | ||
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+ | * [[NCH]] | ||
+ | * [[SCM]] | ||
== Medical services == | == Medical services == | ||
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* [[Centre Hospitalier de Soavinandriana]] | * [[Centre Hospitalier de Soavinandriana]] | ||
* [[Clinique Reine Marie]] | * [[Clinique Reine Marie]] | ||
− | * [[Media: | + | * [[Media:Madagascar_Medical_Facilities_and_Doctors_by_the_British_Embassy.pdf|A list of doctors and medical facilities by the British Embassy]] |
+ | * [[Media:Madagascar_Medical_Facilities_and_Doctors_by_the_French_Embassy.pdf|A list of doctors and medical facilities by the French Embassy]] | ||
+ | * [[Plague affected areas 2017]] | ||
== Banks == | == Banks == | ||
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== Various == | == Various == | ||
+ | * [[HFF]] is a travel agency, tour operator and flight booking service at [[The Carlton]] | ||
* [https://allevents.in/antananarivo/all# Events in Antananarivo] (on allevents.in) | * [https://allevents.in/antananarivo/all# Events in Antananarivo] (on allevents.in) | ||
* [[Paositra Malagasy]] - postal offices | * [[Paositra Malagasy]] - postal offices | ||
* [[Tana Water Front]] | * [[Tana Water Front]] | ||
* [[INSTAT]] | * [[INSTAT]] | ||
+ | * [[FTM]] - Foiben-Taosarintanin'i Madagasikara (Geographical and Hydrographic Institute of Madagascar) | ||
* [[US Embassy Antananarivo|US Embassy]] | * [[US Embassy Antananarivo|US Embassy]] | ||
* [[Visa|Tourist visa]] on arrival | * [[Visa|Tourist visa]] on arrival | ||
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* [http://www.lily.mg lily.mg] online marketplace. | * [http://www.lily.mg lily.mg] online marketplace. | ||
* [[Ivato Conference Center]] | * [[Ivato Conference Center]] | ||
+ | * [[Ady Gasy]] | ||
+ | * [[Tana Baobab]] | ||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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== Google Newsfeed == | == Google Newsfeed == | ||
− | <rss template="Google-feed">http://news.google.com/news?q=antananarivo&hl=en&gl=us&um=1&ie=UTF-8&output=rss</rss> | + | <rss template="Google-feed" filterout="movie penguins deprecated">http://news.google.com/news?q=antananarivo&hl=en&gl=us&um=1&ie=UTF-8&output=rss</rss> |
== Additional information == | == Additional information == | ||
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* [[Antananarivo photos]] | * [[Antananarivo photos]] | ||
* http://www.tourisme-antananarivo.com | * http://www.tourisme-antananarivo.com | ||
+ | * https://www.welt.de/reise/Fern/article164425056/Hummer-auf-dem-Markt-daneben-betteln-Kinder.html |
Revision as of 08:04, 22 December 2018
Antananarivo, Tananarive or simply Tana is the capital of Madagascar. Most foreign visitors to the country will pass through the city as almost all international flights to the country connect with its nearby Ivato International Airport. This page includes information on various city attractions, hotels and restaurants etc.
If you are accessing this site within Madagascar, this page is open for editing. Feel free to add any local advise here.
Contents
- 1 Places to visit
- 2 Day excursions
- 3 Markets
- 4 Souvenirs and shopping
- 5 Overland transport
- 6 Madagascar airlines
- 7 Taxi-brousse stations in Antananarivo
- 8 Accommodation
- 9 Restaurants
- 10 Coffee shops
- 11 Food shopping
- 12 Street food
- 13 Health & Spa
- 14 Jewellers and gemstones
- 15 Tour operators
- 16 Phone networks
- 17 IT services
- 18 Money exchange
- 19 Medical services
- 20 Banks
- 21 Various
- 22 Media
- 23 Google Newsfeed
- 24 Additional information
Places to visit
- Ambohitsorohitra Palace - Presidential Palace
- Andafiavaratra Palace - Prime Minister's Palace
- Manjakamiadana Rova - Queens Palace
- Soarano Train Station
- Tsimbazaza - zoo and botanical garden
- Andafiavaratra Museum of Art and Archaeology
- Isoraka Museum of Art and Archaeology
- Lake Anosy
- Ambohijatovo Park
- Akany Avoko Faravohitra - home for girls and young Malagasy females
Day excursions
- Ambohimanga - a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the original kings and queens that once united Madagascar lived, about 24km northeast of the capital. A great view of Antananarivo on clear days.
- Green Club Vontovorona - one of three Green Club health spas in Madagascar which offers a quick getaway from the capital.
- Domaine du Lac - a small park behind the lake on the other side of Ivato International Airport
Markets
- Flower Market
- Analakely Market - fruits, vegetables, clothes and tools
- Mahamasina Market - typical Malagasy street market
- Andravoahangy Market - wood carfings, jewelry and raffia crafts.
- Digue Market- handcrafts market.
- Book Market - second hand books and magazines
- Soarano Market - sells everything...
Souvenirs and shopping
- Digue Market
- Lisy Art Gallery
- Happy Creations
- CENT pour CENT baskets and placemats en route Ivato (mainly wholesale)
- Malagasy tin souvenirs
- Caramiel
- Mama Benz
- Chocolaterie Robert
- Gilbert Rakotomanana bespoke tailor.
- La City shopping mall with many boutiques and restaurants. Air Madagascar's office that is open on Sundays is located here.
- Mi-Haja fashion and accessories for men and women.
- CS Events outdoors equipment
- TED GPS equipment, computers and security cameras
- Supreme Center - a large shopping centre with computers and other technical equipment.
Overland transport
Eric RASOLOHERY is a taxi driver in Antananarivo sporting a vintage 1958 2CV in immaculate condition.
Taxi Driver Richard is a reliable and reasonably priced English speaking taxi driver in the capital.
Tina's Tana Taxi is one of only two or three female taxi drivers in Antananarivo who with a big smile and a good sense of humour will likely find you the quickest as well as the most entertaining route to your destination.
Madarail is the national intercity rail service which operate freight and passenger trains.
Mountain bike rental (part of La Ferme d'Ivato).
Madagascar airlines
Air Madagascar - the national airline with international and domestic flightsMadagasikara Airways - a domestic airline since 2015.
Private Charter Flights - various small private aircraft operators.
Tsaradia - a domestic airline launched in 2018.
Taxi-brousse stations in Antananarivo
- the eastern station in Ampasampito
- the northern station in Ambodivona
- the southern in Lalana Pastora Rahajason
- the western station a couple of hundred metres west of the southern station
Accommodation
Tana Hotel
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 313 20/26
Email: tanahotel@moov.mg
Website: www.tana-hotel-madagascar.com
Tana Jacaranda
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 562 39 or +261 (0)34 22 562 39 (mobile)
Skype: noro_rh
Email: tana-jacaranda@tana-jacaranda.com
Website: www.tana-jacaranda.com
Villa Besoa
32 rue de Russie, Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 21063
Tsanga Tsanga Hotel
Crossing of Lalana Idira Gandhi and Lalana Reallon
Maison Vue Royale
Lalana Printsey Kamamy
Tel: +261 (0)43 20 388 38
Email: maisonvueroyale@gmail.com
Madagascar Underground
18 Lalana Rainitovo, Madagascar
Tel: +261 34 29 909 07
Email: [mailto: madagascarunderground@gmail.com]
Website: www.madagascarunderground.com
Fara's Guest House
Tel: +261 (0)33 14 294 83
Hotel Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 355 81
Email: saka@malagasy.com
Hotel Colbert
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 202 02
Website: www.hotel-restaurant-colbert.com
Hôtel La Résidence
Tel: +261 (0)34 01 807 70
Website: http://www.hotel-restaurant-laresidence.com
Hotel Carlton
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 26060
Website: www.carlton-madagascar.com
Hotel de France
34 Avenue de l'indépendance
Tel: +261 (0)20 22 213 04
Maison Lovasoa
Lot VE28 Bis Rue Razanakombana
Tel: +261 (0)34 9352065
La Medina
52 Avenue du Général Ramanantsoa
Tel: +261 (0)34 0413433 (mobile)
Website: www.lamedinatana.com
Le Louvre Hotel & Spa
Tel: +261 (0)20 2239000
Website: www.hotel-du-louvre.com
Relais des Pistards
Tel: +261 (0)32 29 471 65 / +261 (0)32 29 471 65
Le Combava
Ambodihady Ambohimanarina (between Antananarivo and Ivato International Airport
BP 8271- 101 Antananarivo
Tel: +261 (0)20 23 584 94 / +261 (0)20 26 328 47 / +261 (0)20 23 252 49
Email: contact@hotel-combava.com
Villa Isoraka
Lot IB 78 Isoraka
Tel: +261 (0)20 24 22052 or +261 (0)32 05 712 69
Email: demay.christoph@yahoo.fr
Hotel Saint Ange
Soarano Tana 101
Tel: +261 (0)33 13 66569 / +261 (0)34 4883700
Email: st.ange@hotmail.fr
Website: www.st-ange.fr
Hotel Secret de Tana
Alarobia Ivandry
Tel: +261 (0)33 1117453
Hotel Maison des Cotonniers
Ambatonakanga
Tel: +261 (0)20 2220954
Restaurants
Malagasy
- Vary Gasy - 100% Malagasy
- Fish and Chips Restaurant - located between Ivato International Airport and Antananarivo
- Paprika
- Le Pony - en route Ambohimanga
- Chez Vanina - Malagasy-Chinese
Malagasy / Chinese
- Au Bon Accueil - simple Malagasy-Chinese restaurant with a great panoramic view over Tana
- Chantaco - Malagasy with a Chinese influence
Indian
- Little India - traditional north and south Indian cuisine (reopened with new management and a genuine Indian menu and kitchen in 2015)
- Shalimar - Indian/Pakistani cuisine
- Terrace Exotic - authentic Indian restaurant
French
- L'Arrivage
- Le Phare - Bretange-style crêperie
- Fée Maison - Bretange-style crêperie
- Pourquoi Pas ! - French/Europan/Malagasy popular with the expats community
German
- Alt München - the only German restaurant in Antananarivo, located en route Ambohimanga
Vietnamese
Upscale
- Le Rossini - a world-class restaurant serving French cuisine prepared with fresh Malagasy ingredients
- La Varangue - very upscale restaurant close to the Presidential Palace
Others
- InfiniThé - tea salon and restaurant
- Foie Gras de Tana - duck liver speciality restaurant
- Le Fleuve Rouge
- Dzama Cocktail Cafe
- Le Grand Orient
- is’Art Galerie
Coffee shops
- Cookie Shop
- Honey (ice cream bar)
Food shopping
Street food
Health & Spa
Jewellers and gemstones
Tour operators
Phone networks
There are three major phone operators in Madagascar offering prepaid cards, all of which have have good connections in cities but with varying quality throughout the countryside:
IT services
- Dot.mg domain registration and hosting services
Money exchange
Medical services
- Centre Hospitalier de Soavinandriana
- Clinique Reine Marie
- A list of doctors and medical facilities by the British Embassy
- A list of doctors and medical facilities by the French Embassy
- Plague affected areas 2017
Banks
Various
- HFF is a travel agency, tour operator and flight booking service at The Carlton
- Events in Antananarivo (on allevents.in)
- Paositra Malagasy - postal offices
- Tana Water Front
- INSTAT
- FTM - Foiben-Taosarintanin'i Madagasikara (Geographical and Hydrographic Institute of Madagascar)
- US Embassy
- Tourist visa on arrival
- Air France head office location in Antananarivo.
- DHL
- Pack Yellow
- Malagasy government ministries on africanbib.biz
- lily.mg online marketplace.
- Ivato Conference Center
- Ady Gasy
- Tana Baobab
Media
- Music and media in Madagascar musicinafrica.net article.
- Madagascar Internet Service Providers
Google Newsfeed
- Prevalence of pulmonary tuberculosis and HIV infections and risk factors associated to tuberculosis in detained ... - Nature.com
- 15-Apr-2024 07:00
- Site announced for Antananarivo Madagascar Temple – Church News - Church News
- 11-Dec-2023 08:00
- Antananarivo, Madagascar: The American School of Antananarivo: 2024 Special Needs Profile - United States ... - Department of State
- 23-Feb-2024 08:00
- Location of Antananarivo Madagascar Temple Released - Church Newsroom
- 12-Dec-2023 08:00
- Madagascar country profile - BBC.com
- 01-Dec-2023 08:00
- Madagascar Opens "Antananarivo 42," a School Specializing in Computer Science and Coding - We Are Tech
- 20-Apr-2024 17:23
- Mainstreaming Migration into Sustainable and Inclusive Urban Development in Antananarivo, Madagascar - International Organization for Migration (IOM)
- 06-Dec-2023 16:40
- Madagascar: Authorities impose curfew in Antananarivo on eve of presidential election - Africanews English
- 15-Nov-2023 08:00
- Antananarivo Madagascar Temple - Church News
- 22-Feb-2024 20:52
- OHADA's Permanent Secretary on a Diplomatic Tour in Antananarivo, Madagascar - OHADA.com
- 01-Apr-2024 18:45
- ‘A way to open up to the world’: gallery galvanises Madagascar’s art scene - The Guardian
- 01-Feb-2024 08:00
- Madagascar: in Antananarivo, poverty is a source of malnutrition - Action contre la Faim
- 20-Jul-2023 07:00
- Madagascar's Rajoelina re-elected president in poll boycotted by opposition - FRANCE 24 English
- 25-Nov-2023 08:00
- Madagascar imposes curfew in Antananarivo ahead of presidential elections - WION
- 15-Nov-2023 08:00
- Amavubi beat Madagascar in Antananarivo - MSN
- 25-Mar-2024 07:00
- Human Security Project for the Prevention of Violence and Vulnerability Reduction for the Most Vulnerable Inhabitants ... - Welcome to the United Nations
- 10-Aug-2023 07:00
- Morocco Lower House Speaker received in Antananarivo by Madagascar President - Yabiladi in English
- 17-Dec-2023 08:00
- Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Violence at Demonstrations in Antananarivo (October 5, 2023) - US Embassy in Madagascar
- 05-Oct-2023 07:00
- Open House and Dedication Dates Announced for Temples in Mexico Philippines Utah - Church Newsroom
- 11-Dec-2023 08:00
- Madagascar president launches re-election bid amid accusations of 'institutional coup' - FRANCE 24 English
- 10-Oct-2023 07:00
- Constantin Grund from Antananarivo – Authors profile, articles and posts - IPS Journal
- 15-Nov-2023 08:00
- Minority Karanas in Madagascar lead clandestine lives with no citizenship - EL PAÍS USA
- 08-Aug-2023 07:00
- Madagascar: at least 13 killed in stadium stampede - Africanews English
- 26-Aug-2023 07:00
- Market spotlight on French-speaking region: from Strasbourg to Antananarivo - Konecta
- 04-Aug-2023 09:37
- Is Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, Africa's newest art hub? - Art Newspaper
- 04-May-2023 07:00
- Madagascar president on course for reelection as supporters claim they were promised money to vote - The Times of India
- 23-Nov-2023 08:00
- 63rd anniversary of Madagascar's independence celebrated in Antananarivo - Xinhua
- 27-Jun-2023 07:00
- At least 12 killed, 80 injured in stampede at stadium in Madagascar capital Antananarivo - WION
- 26-Aug-2023 07:00
- Archbishop of Antananarivo in Madagascar Retires, Pope Francis Appoints Successor - ACI Africa
- 05-Jun-2023 07:00
- Madagascar : South African billionaire Johann Rupert's foundation arrives in Antananarivo - 25/01/2024 - Africa Intelligence
- 25-Jan-2024 08:00
- Corsair International Returns to Antananarivo, Madagascar After a Four-Year Hiatus - Airspace Africa
- 29-Jun-2023 07:00
- Madagascar/Mozambique : From Maputo to Antananarivo, new graphite sector in turmoil - 17/01/2024 - Africa Intelligence
- 17-Jan-2024 08:00