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Marriott International announces plans to add more than 50 properties and over 9,000 rooms to its Africa portfolio by the end of 2027

Continent expansion plans include entry into five new markets and the debut of Aloft Hotels in the continent

From the Future Hospitality Summit Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) today announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of over 50 properties and more than 9,000 rooms by the end of 2027.  The company’s growth strategy includes the expected…

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Hilton to Triple its Presence in Africa to More Than 160 Hotels

All hotels will be part of Hilton Honors, Hilton’s award-winning loyalty programme with over 218 million members globally

Hilton expects to open more than 100 hotels in the coming years in markets including Ghana, Benin, Nigeria, Angola and Madagascar Most recent hotel openings include Canopy by Hilton Cape Town Longkloof, Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston and DoubleTree by Hilton Addis Ababa Airport Hilton to make its Ghana debut…

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English Teachers Across Madagascar Receive International Training

This initiative will empower over 100 teachers, elevate the quality of English language teaching across the country, and provide opportunities for national and international networking

The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar is proud to launch the English Language Teacher Training program, which brings together over 100 teachers nationwide to strengthen the quality of instruction, introduce innovative teaching methods, and foster collaboration among educators.  Funded by the U.S. Department of State and implemented in partnership with the…

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The Republic of Korea supports vulnerable families in Madagascar

The contribution will enable WFP to reach 290,000 people for six months, starting in October, during the upcoming lean season – the period between harvests when families often run out of food stocks

The World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a generous contribution of 10,000 metric tons of rice worth US$12.5 million from the Republic of Korea to support the food and nutritional needs of 480,000 vulnerable people in southern Madagascar. The contribution will enable WFP to reach 290,000 people for six months,…

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Woman Saved from Life-Threatening Neck Growth That Started as Sore Throat

After a complex four-hour procedure, Harimalala was finally freed from the 1.35-kilogram mass, which was almost two pounds in weight

A young woman whose sore throat became a life-threatening growth in her neck, leaving her struggling to breathe, has had it removed for free by surgeon volunteers from international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org). Harimalala from Mankara, on the east coast of Madagascar was just 12 when her throat started to…

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Message from the 6th General Assembly of Confederation of Conferences of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (COMSAM)/ COSMAM

During the conference, we prayed, reflected and exchanged ideas on various themes, including hope, synodality and the empowerment of our congregations

Dear brothers and sisters, Gathered in Pretoria, Republic of South Africa for the 6th General Assembly and Symposium of COSMAM (Confederation of Conferences of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar) (www.COSMAMCOMSAM.org) on the theme: "Hope, Synodality and Empowerment of Consecrated Life in Africa, we, the religious men and women of…

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Outbreak of variant type 1 polio in Madagascar declared over

The outbreak, which started in 2020, posed a serious public health threat, particularly to under 5 children but also to unvaccinated adults

Madagascar has successfully halted the transmission of variant poliovirus type 1, following recommendations from a rigorous, independent Outbreak Response Assessment (OBRA) to declare the outbreak closed. This achievement marks a major milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts towards polio eradication. The outbreak, which started in 2020, posed a serious public…

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"From Madagascar to Everest": A Malagasy family on a quest to conquer the roof of the world

Now back at base camp, the Boukas are undergoing a crucial recovery phase from May 8 to 11, before targeting a summit attempt within a favorable weather window expected between mid-May and the end of the month

A new chapter in the history of Malagasy mountaineering is being written in the Himalayas. The Bouka family, Zouzar, the father, accompanied by his two sons, Raj-Alexandre and Raïs, is currently in the final stretch of their ascent of Mount Everest (8,848 m), aiming to become the first Malagasy climbers…

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Africa Welcomes Pope Leo XIV with Joy and Hope

A Message from the African Bishops and the Church, Family of God in Africa and Its Islands

The Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org), together with the entire Church, Family of God in Africa and its Islands, joyfully joins the universal Church in giving thanks to God for the gift of our new Supreme Pontiff, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. This historic moment…

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Teen Burn Survivor Can Wear Shoes for First Time After Life-Changing Surgery

Tera’s wounds eventually resolved without medical intervention, but the way it healed limited his movement and he had to walk barefoot for 13 years

A 14-year-old boy can finally wear shoes for the first time in his life after safe surgery from international charity Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.org) corrected severe burn injuries that left his foot fused to his ankle. Tera is from a fishing village on the outskirts of Manakara in southeast Madagascar. He…