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Protests led by Madagascar’s Gen Z began on September 25, initially sparked by widespread frustration over electricity and water shortages. Protesters are calling for the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina, holding...

Climate change is increasingly affecting safety and security in countries in southern Africa. Droughts will almost certainly become more common and tropical cyclones in the southwest Indian Ocean will almost certainly in...

Over the past several days, anti-government protests have taken place in downtown Antananarivo. Led by opposition lawmakers, demonstrators are protesting three electoral laws, passed by Parliament on April 3. Opposition...

Elections in Africa often increase the possibility of civil unrest. Even in instances when the electoral process goes relatively smoothly, some disruption can occur that impacts private-sector operations. This report foc...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported nearly 805 cases (61 confirmed; 367 probable; 377 suspected) of plague in Madagascar, with over 60 related deaths. Cases have been reported in 18 of Madagascar’s 22 region...

Between August and late November, a bubonic plague outbreak in Madagascar has infected 138 people and has killed 47. This is the first reported outbreak of the disease in Antananarivo in 10 years.

At approximately 5:00 a.m. on July 22, a group of non-commissioned Malagasy soldiers seized the Bani military base near Ivato International Airport in Antananarivo, Madagascar. The mutiny, led by Corporal Koto Mainty, pr...

Please find the latest edition of the OSAC Regional Analysis Bulletin (RAB). This week’s bulletin contains articles highlighting the recent bombing in Yemen, civil unrest in Madagascar, and the continuing threat of Boko...

The deteriorating political environment in Madagascar continues to create an environment prone to civil unrest. Several recent political rallies and protests drew large crowds, which were dispersed by Malagasy security f...

Please find the latest edition of the OSAC Regional Analysis Bulletin (RAB). This week’s bulletin contains articles highlighting bombings in the United Kingdom, political unrest in Madagascar, protests in Australia, and...

The deteriorating security situation in Madagascar has prompted the evacuations of dependents and non-emergency personnel. On March 9, in response to growing violence and unrest in the capital in Antananarivo, the U.S. D...

At approximately 1915 hours, on the evening of Saturday, August 19, 2006, the "Villa Exotique" restaurant was robbed by at least three armed men. An American couple and their two children were dining in the restaurant at...

On August 17, the Madagascar Civil Aviation Authority issued new rules for carry-on baggage, dealing with medicines, baby food, liquids and other items.

On Sunday, May 11, at approximately 1900 hours, an unknown Malagasy male robbed an American working in Antananarivo.

This report is a compilation of criminal activity perpetrated against American citizens in Madagascar during the first quarter of 2006 as reported by U.S. Embassy Antananarivo.

This report is a compilation of criminal activity perpetrated against American citizens in Madagascar during the fourth quarter of 2005 as reported by U.S. Embassy Antananarivo.

Unknown individuals are using email and various cover organizations to deceive African NGO leaders. On November 21, three Malagasy health professionals from a local Malagasy NGO came to the Consular section at U.S. Embas...

On October 29, 2005 at approximately 11:30 p.m., an American woman was sexually assaulted while attending an outdoor concert in the Fianarantsoa (Finar) region of Madagascar, approximately 8 hours driving distance south...

On October 11 at approximately 11 pm, an American was the victim of a robbery. This type of robbery, in this type of environment, is becoming increasingly common in Antananarivo.

On September 27 at 1800 hours, an American and her Malagasy husband were the victims of an armed robbery.