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Madagascar signs deal to develop 50 MW of solar with 25 MWh of storage
pv-magazine
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July 1, 2025
Global South Utilities (GSU) has secured agreements with Madagascar to develop a 50 MW solar plant and a 25 MWh battery energy storage system (BESS) in the island nation. July 1, 2025 Brian Publicover Image: Jacques Dillies, Unsplash Renewables...
World Bank Group Appoints New Division Director For Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros And Seychelles
MENAFN
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July 1, 2025
(MENAFN- APO Group) The World Bank Group has appointed Fily Sissoko as the new Division Director for Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Comoros, and Seychelles, effective today. He succeeds Idah Pswarayi-Riddihough, who held the position for the...
Draft laws play hide-and-seek in Madagascar
International Viewpoint
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The opacity surrounding draft legislation, organized by the government, is part of a disastrous agenda for democracy on the Island. It seems almost Ubuesque, yet in Madagascar, bills are hidden from citizens. They are only informed once the laws...
Global South Utilities to build 50MW solar project in Madagascar
Gulf Industry Magazine
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UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a resources investment company, has signed two landmark agreements with Madagascar aimed at expanding renewable energy capacity and advancing the country’s clean energy transition. Under the first agreement...
French President Emmanuel Macron calls tariffs imposed by powerful countries a form of 'blackmail'
The Economic Times
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June 30, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that tariffs levied by powerful countries were often a form of "blackmail" rather than instruments to rebalance trade. His comments during a speech at the International Conference on Financing for...
French President Emmanuel Macron labels tariffs as “blackmail”
The Independent
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June 30, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
UAE firm to build solar project in Madagascar, plans expansion
Gulf Today
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June 30, 2025
UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a Resources Investment Company, has signed two landmark agreements with the Government of Madagascar aimed at expanding renewable energy capacity and advancing the country’s clean energy transition. Under...
Madgascar's President in Paris to discuss disputed Indian Ocean islets
Africanews
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June 30, 2025
Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina arrived in Paris on Monday for discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron on the future of the long-disputed Scattered Islands. The five tiny islets with a total area of just 43 square kilometres in...
UAE firm to build 50 MW solar project in Madagascar, plans 250 MW expansion
Zawya
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UAE-based Global South Utilities (GSU), a Resources Investment Company, has signed two landmark agreements with the Government of Madagascar aimed at expanding renewable energy capacity and advancing the country’s clean energy transition. Under...
Row over Scattered Islands revived as France and Madagascar hold talks
Yahoo Sports - Canada
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June 30, 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron and Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina will meet in Paris on Monday to discuss the future of the long-disputed Scattered Islands – a chain of uninhabited islets in the Indian Ocean with big geopolitical,...
Trump's tariff pause is set to expire, threatening a trade war flare-up
NBC News
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July 2, 2025
President Donald Trump’s trade war risks reigniting next week when a temporary pause on sweeping tariffs is set to expire, potentially driving up costs for businesses and raising prices for consumers. While Trump and administration officials...
Egypt’s New Administrative Capital Shares Urban Planning Expertise in Madagascar
Sada Elbalad
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June 29, 2025
Mon 30 Jun 2025 | 12:51 AM In a significant step to bolster African cooperation and export Egyptian expertise in sustainable urban development, the Administrative Capital for Urban Development Company (ACUD) has announced its active involvement in...
World leaders rally to raise aid funds as USAID withdraws
Action Against Hunger - Washington D.C.
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July 2, 2025
The 63-year-old US Agency for International Development (USAID) has lost its independence, putting millions of lives at risk. At the same time, business leaders and officials are meeting in Seville, Spain, for the Fourth International Conference...
DOGE Saves U.S. Government $470 Million in One Week by Terminating Contracts
[your]NEWS
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June 29, 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency says canceled agreements included overseas development grants and a Harvard course for federal employees. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom The U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) announced that 312...
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India, Madagascar discuss boosting defence ties with focus on maritime security
Firstpost
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June 28, 2025
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Armed Forces of Madagascar Lt Gen Sahivelo Lala Monja Delphin and discussed ways to further enhance defence cooperation, especially in maritime security and...
Termination of ‘Wasteful Contracts’ Saves US Government $470 Million Last Week: DOGE
The Epoch Times
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June 28, 2025
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) website is displayed on a phone. Oleksii Pydsosonnii/The Epoch Times Over the past seven days, various government agencies have terminated 312 “wasteful contracts” with a ceiling value of $2.8...
India, Madagascar discuss maritime security, defence ties during ministerial visit
ETGovernment
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June 28, 2025
Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, led a high-level Indian delegation on an official visit to Antananarivo, Madagascar, from 25 to 27 June 2025. The visit marked India’s participation in the 65th anniversary of Madagascar’s Independence...
India News | India, Madagascar Discuss Ways to Boost Bilateral Defence Ties
Latestly
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June 28, 2025
New Delhi, Jun 28 (PTI) Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth held a bilateral meeting with Minister of Armed Forces of Madagascar Lt Gen Sahivelo Lala Monja Delphin and discussed ways to further enhance defence cooperation, especially in...
7 best cameo appearances on Law & Order: SVU
Sportskeeda
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June 28, 2025
In its 26 years on air, Law & Order: SVU has been known for its eclectic mix of episodes and storylines all under the umbrella of Law & Order. With topics often sensitive and difficult, the show has always had a loyal following that keeps coming...
Raksha Rajya Mantri Reaffirms India’s Strategic Commitment at Madagascar’s 65th Independence Day
Pragativadi
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June 28, 2025
Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Sanjay Seth led a high-level delegation to Madagascar from June 25 to 27, representing India during the country’s 65th Independence Day and the commemoration of the founding of the Malagasy Armed Forces. The visit...