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Michael Randrianirina Becomes President of Madagascar - Antananarivo

Michael Randrianirina (L, front) attends the sworn-in ceremony at the High Constitutional Court of Madagascar in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Oct. 17, 2025. Michael Randrianirina, a Malagasy military officer, was sworn in on Friday as the president of Madagascar in the capital here. He took the oath of office at the African island nation's High Constitutional Court. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Michael Randrianirina Becomes President of Madagascar - Antananarivo

Michael Randrianirina (R) signs documents after he was sworn in as the president of Madagascar at the nation's High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Oct. 17, 2025. Michael Randrianirina, a Malagasy military officer, was sworn in on Friday as the president of Madagascar in the capital here. He took the oath of office at the African island nation's High Constitutional Court. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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Michael Randrianirina Becomes President of Madagascar - Antananarivo

Michael Randrianirina speaks after he was sworn in as the president of Madagascar at the nation's High Constitutional Court in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Oct. 17, 2025. Michael Randrianirina, a Malagasy military officer, was sworn in on Friday as the president of Madagascar in the capital here. He took the oath of office at the African island nation's High Constitutional Court. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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CHINA-BEIJING-WANG YI-MADAGASCAR-FM-MEETING (CN)

(240712) -- BEIJING, July 12, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, meets with Malagasy Minister of Foreign Affairs Rafaravavitafika Rasata, who is in China for the Second High-Level Conference of the Forum on Global Action for Shared Development, in Beijing, capital of China, July 12, 2024. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhai Jianlan)

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Madagascar marks 64th independence anniversary

STORY: Madagascar marks 64th independence anniversary SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 28, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the independence anniversary celebrations 2. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President STORYLINE: Madagascar celebrated the 64th anniversary of its independence on Wednesday in Antananarivo, the Malagasy capital. A military parade followed by cultural performances was held at the Barea stadium in Antananarivo. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President "The development of a country must be done with mutual assistance of all citizens. All Malagasy must take the same path towards a better future as stipulated in our National Development Plan." Madagascar gained independence on June 26, 1960, after being colonized by France for over 60 years. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Antananarivo. (XHTV)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (L, center) and his wife attend a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (C) speaks during a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (L, center) and his wife attend a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-64TH ANNIVERSARY

(240626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (C) speaks during a celebration marking the 64th anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2024. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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Madagascar holds Parliamentary election

STORY: Madagascar holds Parliamentary election SHOOTING TIME: May 29, 2024 DATELINE: May 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:03:05 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of polling station 2. various of President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina voting 3. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, President of Madagascar STORYLINE: The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. Polling stations across the country opened from 6:00 a.m. local time to 5:00 p.m., with about 11.6 million registered voters casting their ballots. Arsene Dama, president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), visited several polling stations alongside international observer missions and reported that everything was proceeding as planned. Regarding reported electoral offenses, such as suspicions of pre-ticked ballot papers, he assured that investigations would be conducted to confirm the existence or absence of such anomalie

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Madagascar Holds Parliamentary Election - Antananarivo

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (R) casts his vote at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on May 29, 2024. The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Madagascar Holds Parliamentary Election - Antananarivo

Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (Front) arrives at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on May 29, 2024. The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

(240529) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (R) casts his vote at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on May 29, 2024. The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sitraka Rajaonarison)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

(240529) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (Front) arrives at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on May 29, 2024. The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Sitraka Rajaonarison)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

(240529) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (R) casts his vote at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on May 29, 2024. The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. (Xinhua/Sitraka Rajaonarison)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION

(240529) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (Front) arrives at a polling station in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on May 29, 2024. The parliamentary election in Madagascar took place on Wednesday, with citizens voting to elect 163 deputies to the National Assembly. (Xinhua/Sitraka Rajaonarison)

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Top Madagascar court confirms Rajoelina's re-election as president

STORY: Top Madagascar court confirms Rajoelina's re-election as president SHOOTING TIME: Dec. 1, 2023 DATELINE: Dec. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:54 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, President-elect of Madagascar 2. various of Rajoelina 3. various of people inside HCC's building STORYLINE: Madagascar's High Constitutional Court (HCC) on Friday confirmed President Andry Rajoelina's victory in the Nov. 16 presidential election. According to the final results proclaimed by the HCC, Rajoelina secured 58.96 percent of the votes cast, surpassing the required 50 percent threshold for a first-round victory. "I will be the president of all the Malagasy people," Rajoelina told reporters on Friday. He highlighted initial priorities for his new mandate, particularly focusing on "assisting the most disadvantaged and revitalizing industrialization." He also called on "all those willing to contribute to the country's development" to offer their support. SO

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Madagascar's incumbent President Andry Rajoelina wins presidential election

STORY: Madagascar's incumbent President Andry Rajoelina wins presidential election SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 24, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 26, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:05 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the polling stations 2. various of Andry Rajoelina casting ballot 3. various of a press conference of Madagascar's Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) STORYLINE: Madagascar's incumbent President Andry Rajoelina has won the presidential election by garnering more than 50 percent of the votes, according to preliminary results released Saturday by the country's Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). The CENI announced that Rajoelina obtained a total of 2,856,090 votes, or 58.95 percent of the votes, at a press conference. With more than 50 percent of the votes garnered, the incumbent president won the presidential election during its first round, said the CENI. "I would like to thank the Malagasy people for their political maturity and wisdom", Rajoelina told

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Presidential election in Madagascar

STORY: Presidential election in Madagascar SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 16, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 18, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:23 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Antananarivo city views 2. various of polling stations 3. various of Madagascar's incumbent president Andry Rajoelina casting ballot 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, incumbent president of Madagascar 5. various of presidential candidate Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko casting ballot 6. SOUNDBITE 2 (Malagasy): SITENY RANDRIANASOLONIAIKO, presidential candidate 7. various of polling stations 8. SOUNDBITE 3 (Malagasy): OROTHE, Malagasy voter 9. SOUNDBITE 4 (Malagasy): FARA, Malagasy voter STORYLINE: Madagascar kicked off its first round of the presidential election on Thursday to select the national leader for the next five years among 13 candidates, including incumbent President Andry Rajoelina. According to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of Madagascar, over 11 million registered voters among the 30 milli

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Mangrove conservation takes root in Madagascar

STORY: Mangrove conservation takes root in Madagascar DATELINE: July 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:56 LOCATION: MORONDAVA, Madagascar CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the village of Kivalo 2. various of fishing by the side of mangroves 3. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): JUSTIN RAMANAHIRANA, President of a community organization managing mangrove conservation STORYLINE: To arrive in the village of Kivalo in southwestern Madagascar, an island country in the Indian Ocean, visitors have to take a 45-minute boat ride through beautiful mangroves from the nearest land point. Thanks to the efforts of grassroots communities and their global partners, the village now serves as an example of nature conservation that benefits both the environment and the people. "A hundred years ago, Kivalo was directly exposed to the Mozambique Channel, when the mangroves were not there yet. The change of the riverbed due to successive cyclones has favored the plantations of mangroves around the village," said Justin Ramanahirana, presi

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MADAGASCAR-KIVALO-MANGROVE CONSERVATION

(230726) -- KIVALO (MADAGASCAR), July 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 23, 2023 shows Justin Ramanahirana, president of a community organization managing mangrove conservation, walking among mangroves near the village of Kivalo, southwestern Madagascar. According to data from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Madagascar has about 227,150 hectares of mangrove forests. The country recorded a net loss of 8,526 hectares of mangrove between 1996 and 2016, but a gain of 1,446 hectares from 2016 to 2020. Thanks to the efforts of grassroots communities and their global partners, the Malagasy village of Kivalo now serves as an example of nature conservation that benefits both the environment and the people. (Xinhua/Ling Xin) TO GO WITH Feature: Mangrove conservation takes root in Madagascar

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MADAGASCAR-KIVALO-MANGROVE CONSERVATION

(230726) -- KIVALO (MADAGASCAR), July 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 23, 2023 shows local people paddling a canoe among mangroves near the village of Kivalo, southwestern Madagascar. According to data from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Madagascar has about 227,150 hectares of mangrove forests. The country recorded a net loss of 8,526 hectares of mangrove between 1996 and 2016, but a gain of 1,446 hectares from 2016 to 2020. Thanks to the efforts of grassroots communities and their global partners, the Malagasy village of Kivalo now serves as an example of nature conservation that benefits both the environment and the people. (Xinhua/Ling Xin) TO GO WITH Feature: Mangrove conservation takes root in Madagascar

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MADAGASCAR-KIVALO-MANGROVE CONSERVATION

(230726) -- KIVALO (MADAGASCAR), July 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 23, 2023 shows tourists paddling canoes among mangroves near the village of Kivalo, southwestern Madagascar. According to data from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Madagascar has about 227,150 hectares of mangrove forests. The country recorded a net loss of 8,526 hectares of mangrove between 1996 and 2016, but a gain of 1,446 hectares from 2016 to 2020. Thanks to the efforts of grassroots communities and their global partners, the Malagasy village of Kivalo now serves as an example of nature conservation that benefits both the environment and the people. (Xinhua/Ling Xin) TO GO WITH Feature: Mangrove conservation takes root in Madagascar

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MADAGASCAR-KIVALO-MANGROVE CONSERVATION

(230726) -- KIVALO (MADAGASCAR), July 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- File photo taken on May 23, 2023 shows a villager walking through water with mangroves in the background near the village of Kivalo, southwestern Madagascar. According to data from the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, Madagascar has about 227,150 hectares of mangrove forests. The country recorded a net loss of 8,526 hectares of mangrove between 1996 and 2016, but a gain of 1,446 hectares from 2016 to 2020. Thanks to the efforts of grassroots communities and their global partners, the Malagasy village of Kivalo now serves as an example of nature conservation that benefits both the environment and the people. (Xinhua/Ling Xin) TO GO WITH Feature: Mangrove conservation takes root in Madagascar

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GLOBALink | The right to development is a fundamental human right: Malagasy academic

STORY: The right to development is a fundamental human right: Malagasy academic DATELINE: July 14, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:05 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Jean Eric Rakotoarisoa 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JEAN ERIC RAKOTOARISOA, Former president of Madagascar's High Constitutional Court 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): JEAN ERIC RAKOTOARISOA, Former president of Madagascar's High Constitutional Court 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): JEAN ERIC RAKOTOARISOA, Former president of Madagascar's High Constitutional Court STORYLINE: The right to development is one of the most important and fundamental human rights, said Jean Eric Rakotoarisoa, former president of Madagascar's High Constitutional Court. He hailed China's achievement in poverty reduction as a great success in human rights governance. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): JEAN ERIC RAKOTOARISOA, Former president of Madagascar's High Constitutional Court "We have seen great success in human rights governance in China, putting an end (to extreme povert

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-ACADEMIC-INTERVIEW

(230713) -- ANTANANARIVO, July 13, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Jean Eric Rakotoarisoa, former president of Madagascar's High Constitutional Court, speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Antananarivo, Madagascar, July 5, 2023. TO GO WITH "Interview: The right to development is a fundamental human right, says Malagasy academic" (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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Madagascar celebrates 63rd anniversary of independence

STORY: Madagascar celebrates 63rd anniversary of independence DATELINE: June 29, 2023 LENGTH: 00:04:51 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Malagasy people queuing before entering Barea Stadium 2. various of the celebrations in the Barea Stadium 3. various of military parade 4. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President STORYLINE: Madagascar celebrated the 63rd anniversary of its independence on Monday in Antananarivo, Malagasy capital. Madagascar was colonized by France from 1896 and gained its independence on June 26, 1960. As usual, a military parade followed by cultural performances was held at the Barea Stadium in Antananarivo. SOUNDBITE (Malagasy): ANDRY RAJOELINA, Malagasy President "The development of the country must be done with the mutual aid of all Malagasy citizens. All Malagasy must take the same path towards a better future, and we are not going to give in to divisive ideas." Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Antananarivo. (XHTV)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-63RD ANNIVERSARY

(230626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina speaks during a celebration marking the 63rd anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, June 26, 2023. Madagascar celebrated the 63rd anniversary of its independence on Monday. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM

(230518) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Local students visit a photo exhibition of traditional Malagasy costumes at the Madagascar Photography Museum in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, on May 18, 2023. Under the theme of "Museums, Sustainability and Well-being," this year's International Museum Day falls on May 18. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-PHOTOGRAPHY MUSEUM

(230518) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Local students visit a photo exhibition of traditional Malagasy costumes at the Madagascar Photography Museum in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, on May 18, 2023. Under the theme of "Museums, Sustainability and Wellbeing," this year's International Museum Day falls on May 18. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-CHINA-PROJECT

(230407) -- ANTANANARIVO, April 7, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Zhang Wei (L), charge d'affaires of the Chinese embassy in Madagascar, shakes hands with Malagasy Foreign Minister Yvette Sylla at a signing ceremony in Antananarivo, Madagascar, April 6, 2023. China will grant preferential credit to Madagascar for implementation of a hydroelectric power plant project in the northwest of the Malagasy capital of Antananarivo, said Zhang Wei at the signing ceremony of the agreement on Thursday. (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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China spares no effort in helping strengthen Madagascar's health system: Malagasy official

STORY: China spares no effort in helping strengthen Madagascar's health system: Malagasy official DATELINE: March 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:40 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: HEALTH/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of photos showing the Chinese medical team working in Madagascar 2. SOUNDBITE (French): ONIVELO GABHY ANDRIAMANANTENA, Chief of staff of Madagascar's Ministry of Public Health 3. various of Chinese medical team members with Chinese officials 4. various of Chinese and Malagasy officials meeting Chinese medical team members STORYLINE: A health official from Madagascar's Ministry of Public Health has recently praised China for sparing no effort in helping strengthen her country's health system for decades. SOUNDBITE (French): ONIVELO GABHY ANDRIAMANANTENA, Chief of staff of Madagascar's Ministry of Public Health "China has spared no effort to strengthen the health system in Madagascar and to improve access to health care for the (Malagasy) population. The Chinese medical team is an integral part of this

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China-constructed water project provides clean water for Malagasy people

STORY: China-constructed water project provides clean water for Malagasy people DATELINE: Feb. 15, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: TOLIARA, Madagascar CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Toliara 2. various of people getting water in Toliara 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (Malagasy): RANDILA, Toliara resident 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): ZHANG HAIYANG, Director of engineering department of China Railway 18th Bureau Group Co. Ltd. 5. various of people working on CRCC water projet STORYLINE: Randria has been living in southwest Madagascar's coastal town of Toliara for more than 20 years. The 44-year-old bricklayer got access to clean drinking water at his home recently thanks to a local water supply project carried out by the China Railway 18th Bureau Group Co. Ltd. SOUNDBITE 1 (Malagasy): RANDILA, Toliara resident "We used to carry 30 buckets per trip. So that's 60 buckets of 20 liters in two trips to the Fiherenena river 15 kilometers from here, and we spent two hours for one trip there and back. Now I already have a

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Madagascar celebrates Chinese New Year with cultural activities

STORY: Madagascar celebrates Chinese New Year with cultural activities DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:39 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of cultural activities 2. Huo Wei, Charge of Affairs at the Chinese Embassy in Madagascar, delivering the speech 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): HUO WEI, Charge d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Madagascar 4. Serge Gelle, Madagascar's Minister of Police, delivering the speech 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Malagasy): SERGE GELLE, Madagascar's Secretary of State for the National Gendarmerie STORYLINE: Cultural activities celebrating the Chinese New Year were held Saturday in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. Students and teachers of the Confucius Institute of the University of Antananarivo showed their talent in performing martial arts and dragon and lion dances, among others. Charge d'affaires at the Chinese Embassy in Madagascar Huo Wei sent his New Year wishes to local communities at the event. He also expressed confidence in the future of rel

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Chinese language courses gaining popularity in Madagascar

STORY: Chinese language courses gaining popularity in Madagascar DATELINE: Dec. 19, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:54 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of Confucius Institute at the University of Antananarivo 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Malagasy): ONINIAINA ANDRIAMAMONJY, Executive assistant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): ONINIAINA ANDRIAMAMONJY, Executive assistant 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): RAVO, Student 5. SOUNDBITE 4 (French): MIRADO, Student 6. SOUNDBITE 5 (French): ONINIAINA ANDRIAMAMONJY, Executive assistant STORYLINE: Nearly 20,000 people have taken Chinese language courses in the various training establishments attached to the Confucius Institute at the University of Antananarivo since its creation in 2008. SOUNDBITE 1 (Malagasy): ONINIAINA ANDRIAMAMONJY, Executive assistant "The number of Chinese language graduates from this institute has almost quadrupled in 10 years for only Antananarivo establishment. That's to say: it went from 30 to 111 students." Two years after its creation, the annexes of

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Sino-Malagasy cultural exchanges strengthened through music

STORY: Sino-Malagasy cultural exchanges strengthened through music DATELINE: Nov. 30, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:43 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the contest 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ANDIMALAZA ELFINIA, Contest winner 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): CHEN LIJUAN, Director, Confucius Institute of University of Antananarivo 4. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): ZHANG WEI, Minister Counsellor, Chinese Embassy in Madagascar STORYLINE: The second edition of "The Most Beautiful Voice in Madagascar" Chinese song contest held its final on Saturday in the Madagascan capital of Antananarivo. Twenty-three contestants from across the island country entered the final. Andimalaza Elfinia, a junior at the Confucius Institute of the University of Antananarivo, won the first place. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ANDIMALAZA ELFINIA, Contest winner "Despite the difficulty of the Chinese language, I made a lot of effort and perseverance to succeed." Chen Lijuan, director of the Confucius Institute of the University of Antan

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CPC adheres to principle of "serving the people": former Malagasy PM

STORY: CPC adheres to principle of "serving the people": former Malagasy PM DATELINE: Oct. 15, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:20 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (French): NORBERT RATSIRAHONANA, Former Malagasy prime minister STORYLINE: Former Malagasy prime minister Norbert Ratsirahonana said the Communist Party of China (CPC) always adheres to the principle of "serving the people," and there is a "total symbiosis" between the CPC and the Chinese people. 83-year-old Ratsirahonana has made four visits to China. SOUNDBITE (French): NORBERT RATSIRAHONANA, Former Malagasy Prime Minister "I can say that the progress has been even greater, because I have been able to observe that real estate infrastructure has increased, the road networks have been improved, and the cities have been embellished." "So China's growth rate has had an impact on the daily lives of the Chinese. I believe that there is a political will on the part of Chinese leaders." "My observation is very simple. I could obser

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MADAGASCAR-FORMER PM-INTERVIEW

(221014) -- ANTANANARIVO, Oct. 14, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Former Malagasy Prime Minister Norbert Ratsirahonana speaks during an interview with Xinhua in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Oct. 7, 2022. TO GO WITH "Interview: CPC adheres to principle of 'serving the people,' says former Malagasy PM" (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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Madagascar diversifies tourism offer to bring back international travelers: tourism minister

STORY: Madagascar diversifies tourism offer to bring back international travelers: tourism minister DATELINE: Aug. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:04:24 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Nosy be island, Madagascar 2. various of kite surfer in Sakalava Bay, Madagascar 3. SOUNDBITE (French): JOEL RANDRIMANDRANTO, Malagasy Tourism Minister STORYLINE: Renowned for its wildlife, Madagascar, the largest island in the Indian Ocean, intends to diversify its tourism offers to quickly bring back international tourists, Malagasy Tourism Minister Joel Randriamandranto, told Xinhua in a recent interview. SOUNDBITE (French): JOEL RANDRIMANDRANTO, Malagasy Tourism Minister "Our strategy is to diversify our tourism offer. Madagascar is well-known and recognized for its nature, its fauna and flora, but we do not have that only. We can develop ecotourism, luxury tourism, and sports tourism among others. Today, we are going to work with an influencer and use social networks who will criss-cross practic

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-TOURISM-INTERVIEW

(220729) -- ANTANANARIVO, July 29, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malagasy Tourism Minister Joel Randriamandranto receives an interview with Xinhua in Antananarivo, Madagascar, on July 19, 2022. TO GO WITH Interview: Madagascar diversifies tourism offer to bring back international travellers (Xinhua/Sitraka Rajaonarison)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-62ND ANNIVERSARY

(220626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina (L, Front) reviews the troops during a celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, on June 26, 2022. Madagascar celebrated the 62nd anniversary of its independence on Sunday. (Xinhua/Sitraka Rajaonarison)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-62ND ANNIVERSARY

(220626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A helicopter with a Malagasy flag flies over Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, during a celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Madagascar's independence, on June 26, 2022. Madagascar celebrated the 62nd anniversary of its independence on Sunday. (Xinhua/Sitraka Rajaonarison)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-62ND ANNIVERSARY

(220626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Malagasy army demonstrate martial arts during a celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, on June 26, 2022. Madagascar celebrated the 62nd anniversary of its independence on Sunday. (Xinhua/Sitraka Rajaonarison)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-INDEPENDENCE-62ND ANNIVERSARY

(220626) -- ANTANANARIVO, June 26, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of the Malagasy army demonstrate martial arts during a celebration marking the 62nd anniversary of Madagascar's independence in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, on June 26, 2022. Madagascar celebrated the 62nd anniversary of its independence on Sunday. (Xinhua/Ling Xin)

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Malagasy expert impressed by CPC's people-centered philosophy

STORY: Malagasy expert impressed by CPC's people-centered philosophy DATELINE: June 21, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:49 LOCATION: Antananarivo CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE 1 (English) DAVID RICHMAN RAKOTOMAVO, Office assistant at the Constitutional Court of Madagascar 2. SOUNDBITE 2 (English) DAVID RICHMAN RAKOTOMAVO, Office assistant at the Constitutional Court of Madagascar STORYLINE: A Malagasy expert said that the people-centered philosophy of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has yielded fruitful results over the past years. David Richman Rakotomavo, office assistant at the Constitutional Court of Madagascar, made the remarks during a recent interview with Xinhua. SOUNDBITE 1 (English) DAVID RICHMAN RAKOTOMAVO, Office assistant at the Constitutional Court of Madagascar "As we see, almost every country they respect the democracy because the people they are the source of the power of a country. And I think it's a good choice for the CPC to center their work to the Chinese people. And you see, if t

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-ECONOMY-CHINA-BUILT-EGG ROAD

(220528) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Anja, a poultry farmer, collects eggs on his farm in the rural commune of Antanetibe-Mahazaza, 50 km north of Antananarivo, the Malagasy capital, May 3, 2022. TO GO WITH "China-built road creates good fortune for Malagasy poultry farmers" (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-ECONOMY-CHINA-BUILT-EGG ROAD

(220528) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 3, 2022 shows the "egg road" situated to the north of Antananarivo, the Malagasy capital. TO GO WITH "China-built road creates good fortune for Malagasy poultry farmers" (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-ECONOMY-CHINA-BUILT-EGG ROAD

(220528) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 3, 2022 shows the "egg road" situated to the north of Antananarivo, the Malagasy capital. TO GO WITH "China-built road creates good fortune for Malagasy poultry farmers" (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-ECONOMY-CHINA-BUILT-EGG ROAD

(220528) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 3, 2022 shows the "egg road" situated to the north of Antananarivo, the Malagasy capital. TO GO WITH "China-built road creates good fortune for Malagasy poultry farmers" (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)

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MADAGASCAR-ANTANANARIVO-ECONOMY-CHINA-BUILT-EGG ROAD

(220528) -- ANTANANARIVO, May 28, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on April 29, 2022 shows the "egg road" situated to the north of Antananarivo, the Malagasy capital. TO GO WITH "China-built road creates good fortune for Malagasy poultry farmers" (Photo by Sitraka Rajaonarison/Xinhua)