INTERN PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENT / AMERICAN EMBASSY ANTANANARIVO ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 002/18 The U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo is seeking an unpaid intern in the Political/Economic Section as part of the Human Rights team. Click
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 19 June, 2018 | Topics:
Job Opportunities
Executive Summary The constitution provides for freedom of religious thought and expression and prohibits religious discrimination in the workplace. Other laws protect individual religious freedom against abuses by government or private actors. In January the government promulgated a law amending the nationality code and allowing a Malagasy woman to transmit her nationality to a child ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 18 June, 2018 | Topics:
Reports
OPEN TO: All interested candidates POSITION: Financial Management Specialist; FSN-10, FP-5 OPENING DATE: June 11, 2018 CLOSING DATE: June 25, 2018 WORK HOURS: Full-Time, 40 hours per week …
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 11 June, 2018 | Topics:
Job Opportunities
The U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo congratulates Prime Minister Ntsay on his June 4th appointment and is encouraged by his commitment at the handover ceremony to preparing “inclusive, transparent, credible elections, the results of which will be accepted by all.” We urge all parties to continue to abide by the Constitutionally-mandated process, to include court rulings ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 7 June, 2018 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: Antananarivo-2018-013 OPEN TO: All interested candidates POSITION: Cultural Affairs Specialist; FSN-10, FP-5 OPENING DATE: June 7, 2018 CLOSING DATE: June 21, 2018 WORK HOURS: Full-Time, 40 hours per week
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 7 June, 2018 | Topics:
Job Opportunities
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SOLICITATION NUMBER: 72068718R10002 ISSUANCE DATE: June 5, 2018 CLOSING DATE/TIME: July 2, 2018 Project Management Assistant, FSN-09 USAID/Madagascar …
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USAID 302-3 Application Form (DOC 198K) Dear Prospective Offerors: The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development Mission to Madagascar (USAID/Madagascar), is seeking offers from qualified persons to provide personal services as a ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 5 June, 2018 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, News
The American Embassy is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program. This one-year, full scholarship program is offered to mid-level professionals who have a proven record of leadership, commitment to public service, and the capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined program of independent study at a leading ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 31 May, 2018 | Topics:
Education, News
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, the Coliseum in Antsonjombe and near the downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo. Event: Demonstrations expected to take place on May 26 beginning at 10:00 am. Supporters of the current President will gather at the Coliseum and the opposition groups will gather downtown. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 25 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
ANTANANARIVO – On May 17th, 44 new Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn-in to service by the Chargé d’ Affaires Stuart R. Wilson in a ceremony at the Peace Corps Training Center in Mantasoa. The new Volunteers will work in the fields of health and agriculture. Volunteers recently finished 11 weeks of intensive cultural, language, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 17 May, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Location: Antananarivo and regional cities throughout Madagascar Event: Opposition politicians continue public meetings downtown every day starting at 10 a.m. and dispersing typically around 6:00 in the evening. All protests that have taken place to date have gathered in the area of May 13th Square in downtown Antananarivo. Recent gatherings have drawn large crowds and shown the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 11 May, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is seeking offers from qualified U.S. citizen, Green Card holder, and Third Country Nationals who can speak English, write and edit at a native level, already residing in Madagascar, to provide personal services as a Senior Operations Specialist under a Personal Service ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 8 May, 2018 | Topics:
Job Opportunities, News
The U.S. Embassy Antananarivo will hold a public (sealed bid) auction of used items, including vehicles, IT equipment, office equipment, household goods and furniture, and other miscellaneous items, at the Embassy parking lot in Andranoro Antehiroka in accordance with the following schedule: Saturday, May 12, 2018 (08:30 to 14:00): Individuals interested in participating in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 2 May, 2018 | Topics:
News
We are saddened to learn that more than 10,000 radiated tortoises were the object of illegal wildlife trafficking last week in Toliara, and that there continue to be significant, on-going challenges in the case, including theft of some of the recovered tortoises and the discovery that many have been slaughtered for meat.
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 30 April, 2018 | Topics:
News
Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo. Event: Opposition politicians have said that they will continue public meetings downtown every day starting at 10 a.m. for the foreseeable future. Recent gatherings have drawn large crowds and shown the potential for tensions to escalate. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to use caution if going ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 25 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo. Event: A large gathering is reportedly planned in downtown Antananarivo today and, as we have seen in the recent past, there is the potential for tensions to escalate. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid the area at this time. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 24 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo Event: A large demonstration is reportedly planned in downtown Antananarivo today and, as we have seen in the recent past, there is the potential for tensions to escalate. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid the area at this time. Actions to Take: Avoid ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 23 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
Location: Downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo Event: An estimated 10,000 demonstrators are reportedly gathered in downtown Antananarivo and the situation remains tense. U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid the area at this time. Actions to Take: Avoid the areas of the demonstrations in Analakely and the surrounding areas in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 21 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
Location: Announced gathering points include, but are not limited to, downtown and surrounding neighborhoods of City Hall in Analakely, Antananarivo Event: Demonstrations expected to take place on the morning of April 21. The opposition groups led by the members of parliament from the opposition parties intend to protest against the election law. Recent protests were ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 20 April, 2018 | Topics:
Alert, News
“In recognition of his merits and achievements” during his tenure in Madagascar, Ambassador Robert T. Yamate has been awarded by the Malagasy Minister of Foreign Affairs Henri Rabary-Njaka the distinction “Commandeur de l’Ordre National Malagasy” during an official ceremony today. Ambassador Yamate has received it “on behalf of his colleagues” from the U.S. Mission to Madagascar. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 30 March, 2018 | Topics:
News, Speeches
U.S. Ambassador Robert T. Yamate discussed with the President of The Republic of Madagascar about what the U.S. and Madagascar have achieved during his three year tenure here. He paid a farewell visit to President Rajaonarimampianina today at Iavoloha Palace. Among other topics, they have noted the work done together to restore AGOA, the President’s ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 23 March, 2018 | Topics:
News
Ribbon-cutting at the New Education Building – Centre Valbio Ranomafana – March 16, 2018 The Honorable Minister of Environment The Honorable Dr. Patricia Wright, I am so very happy to be here with you all today, to make one last visit to this beautiful campus and its amazing founder, Dr. Patricia Wright, and to lay ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 16 March, 2018 | Topics:
Speeches
USAID Launches Environmental Support for Madagascar, Announcing the First of Two Major Activities ‘Hay Tao’ will focus on strengthening local governance of natural resources ANTANANARIVO — U.S. Ambassador Robert T. Yamate announced USAID’s ‘Hay Tao’ program today, the first significant piece of a new Conservation and Communities Project (CCP). Hay Tao is the largest U.S. environmental investment ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 12 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
The “Wildly Beautiful” countering wildlife trafficking campaign is vitally important to help preserve the most vulnerable species here in Madagascar. Ambassador Yamate Remarks at World Wildlife Day Event Thursday, March 8, American Center Tanjombato His Excellency the Prime Minister of Madagascar; Her Excellency the Minister of Environment, Ecology, and Forests; Members of Government; Honored ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 8 March, 2018 | Topics:
Speeches
Embassy Multi-Purpose Room Wednesday, February 28, 2016 I am so very happy to celebrate this landmark with you here today. The United States Embassy in Madagascar is committed to supporting the advancement of the English language, and we are proud to be able to extend the English Access Microscholarship program to Thriving Youth Madagascar Association. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 1 March, 2018 | Topics:
Speeches
ANTANANARIVO – In a launching ceremony organized at the Embassy in Andranomena on February 28 to mark the installment of the “English Microscholarship Access Program”, Ambassador Robert Yamate congratulated the 20 students from public lycées in Antananarivo who have been selected to participate in a two-year English study program.The program is funded by the U.S. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 1 March, 2018 | Topics:
Press Releases
Speech of Ambassador Robert T. Yamate Reception of Sorghum in Tolagnaro
and Announcement of USAID/FFP $4.3 million contribution to WFP operations Taolagnaro, February 09, 2018. I am very pleased to be here with you today to highlight the partnership between the governments of Madagascar and the United States to provide this sorghum. It is our ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 9 February, 2018 | Topics:
Speeches
2019-2020 FULBRIGHT FOREIGN STUDENT PROGRAM The American Embassy is pleased to offer an award for full-time study towards a degree at an academic institution in the United States for 2019-2020. Fulbright funding is limited to TWO years. The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is designed primarily to strengthen African universities and other institutions through higher-degree training. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 8 February, 2018 | Topics:
Culture, Education, News
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate seats have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 29 January, 2018 | Topics:
U.S. Citizen Services
The recent announcement that the United States recognizes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem may spark protests, some of which have the potential to become violent. The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens of the need for caution and awareness of personal security. Review your personal ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 8 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Security & Emergency Messages
2018 Madagascar Elections Ambassador Yamate Remarks for the Announcement of $1.2 Million Grant to the UNDP Donors Program for the 2018 Madagascar Elections National Independent Election Commission (CENI) Headquarters Thursday, December 7, 2017, 2:00 pm CENI President Mr. Hery Rakotomanana, United Nations Representative Violet Kakyomya, Honored guests, Ladies and gentlemen. 2018 will be an important ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
2018 Election United States Government Contributes $1.2 Million to Strengthen 2018 Elections Preparedness Contribution will support CENI and civic engagement in elections process ANTANANARIVO — The United States government today announced $1.2 million to help Madagascar conduct free, fair, transparent, and inclusive elections in 2018. The money is a grant to the United Nations Development ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 7 December, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
U.S. ANNOUNCES $2 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL PLAGUE RESPONSE The total U.S. contribution to plague response in Madagascar is now $3.5 million ANTANANARIVO — U.S. Ambassador Robert T. Yamate today announced an additional $2 million from the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Emergency Reserve Fund to help the people of Madagascar respond to this ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 30 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Donation of Project C.U.R.E. Medical equipment to the Centre Hospitalier de Soavinandriana and the Direction Centrale de Service de Sante Militaire November 27, 2017 I am honored to be here today to celebrate this partnership that will help advance Madagascar’s health and security sector. Today’s event demonstrates the strong security cooperation between the United States ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 27 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Update on Plague Outbreak in Madagascar This is an update on the 2017 plague outbreak in Madagascar. Plague outbreaks occur annually in Madagascar. This year there have been confirmed cases and deaths of both bubonic and pulmonary (also known as pneumonic) plague in urban areas, including Antananarivo and Toamasina. U.S. citizens are informed that health ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 7 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Government provides a total of USD 1.5 million of assistance to tackle plague ANTANANARIVO – U.S. Ambassador Robert T. Yamate and USAID Mission Director Michele Godette announced the award of an additional emergency assistance of one million dollars to support the Government of Madagascar’s efforts to manage the plague outbreak. While the epidemic seems ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 6 November, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Fluidic/Henri Fraise Solar Power Plant Inauguration and Launch of 100 Villages Project Antananarivo/Madagascar – United States Ambassador Robert T. Yamate joined President Hery Rajaonarimampianina, local and national leaders, and a representative from Henri Fraise today to inaugurate the Fluidic/Henri Fraise solar power plant of the pilot site in Belobaka, Bongolava Region, a project that will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 30 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
Fluidic/Henri Fraise Solar Power Plant Inauguration and Launch of 100 Villages Project I am honored to be here today to celebrate this partnership that will help advance Madagascar’s development in the energy sector. Today’s event demonstrates the strong commercial cooperation between the United States and Madagascar, and it’s potential for helping both our countries. The economic ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 27 October, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
In 2016, Madagascar made a moderate advancement in efforts to eliminate the worst forms of child labor The Government increased the number of child labor inspectors from 4 to 15, launched a study with UNICEF to assess violence and exploitation of children in Madagascar, and expanded the implementation of the Code of Conduct for the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 26 October, 2017 | Topics:
Reports
U.S. Embassy Antananarivo alerts U.S. citizens to a plague outbreak which occurs each year in Madagascar. To date, there have been confirmed cases and deaths of both bubonic and pulmonary (also known as pneumonic) plague in urban areas, including Antananarivo and Toamasina. Bubonic plague is a bacterial disease that is initially spread by bites from ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 4 October, 2017 | Topics:
News, Security & Emergency Messages
Ceremonial Signing of Fluidic-Henri Fraise-USTDA Agreement September 14, 2017, Ministry of Water, Energy, and Hydrocarbons His Excellency the Minister of Water, Energy, and Hydrocarbons; The Vice President of Henri Fraise Fils & Cie; The Regional Vice President of Fluidic Energy; Honored guests and members of government; Ladies and Gentlemen. On behalf of the United States ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 14 September, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
DCM’s Remarks at RENPOWER Madagascar Renewable Energy Power Infrastructure & Energy Efficiency Investors Conference Wednesday, September 13, 11:00 AM Carlton Hotel Thank you for the invitation to speak at this important and very interesting event. It’s great to be with everyone this morning. Although I’ve just arrived in Madagascar, it’s already clear to me how ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 14 September, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Ambassador Robert T. YAMATE closing remarks Good afternoon. His Excellency the Minister of National Defense, The Honorable Chief of the General Army Staff, The Honorable Deputy Commander of the National Gendarmerie, Commander Gibson and Mr. Roarke, instructors of the International Professional Advanced Leadership course, Participants of the Int’l Professional Advanced Leadership course, Honored guests, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 12 September, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
ANTANANARIVO – 29 new Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn in by the United States Ambassador on September 8, 2017, in a ceremony that included the Ministry of the National Education. The new Volunteers will be teaching English as a Foreign Language in middle and high schools across Madagascar. They completed a thirteen-week intensive pre-service training ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 11 September, 2017 | Topics:
Press Releases
CODEL Reception : Salutations I am so very happy to welcome you here tonight, to honor an extraordinary visit to Madagascar. Embassy Antananarivo is honored to welcome to Madagascar six distinguished members of the United States House of Representatives, and their spouses and family members, their legislative staff, and military staff supporting their travel. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 17 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Launch of Symbion Power Plant Mandroseza Wednesday, August 16, 9:00 AM Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honor and a pleasure to be here today at the inauguration of the Symbion Power plant. Today’s event is the successful result of the tremendous effort made by Symbion, along with their partners in the Malagasy government, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 16 August, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
United States Congressional Delegation Visit Underscores Commitment to Madagascar Antananarivo – A delegation of six members of the United States House of Representatives, led by Chairman of the Judiciary Committee Robert Goodlatte, will be in Madagascar for the next two days. The delegation will attend the inauguration of the Symbion Power Plant Mandroseza along with ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 15 August, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens to avoid the vicinity of Mahamasina Stadium and central Antananarivo during a planned political rally on Saturday, July 29. Even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place and exercise caution when in the vicinity of any large ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 28 July, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Speech of Ambassador Robert T. Yamate July 4th Celebration CMR Ambaranjana, Antananarivo June 30, 2017 Thank you everyone for joining us today, to help us celebrate the 241st anniversary of American Independence, and the 150th anniversary of the establishment of American-Malagasy relations. In 1866, one hundred and fifty years ago, President Andrew Johnson sent the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 30 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
“Dear Mr. President, On behalf of the people of the United States of America, I want to congratulate you and all citizens of Madagascar on the fifty seventh anniversary of your country’s independence on June 26th. The United States remains committed to working closely with the people of Madagascar to fight international terrorism, enhance ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 27 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, President Donald Trump, U.S. & Madagascar & Comoros
Opening Remarks by Ambassador Robert T YAMATE June 15, 2017 – American Center Madame Foreign Minister, President of the CENI, President of the HOPE Association, Excellencies, Honorable guests, Ladies and gentlemen, It was almost a year ago that I congratulated members of the 12th cohort for successfully completing their year of seminars at the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 15 June, 2017 | Topics:
News, Speeches
Ambassador Robert T. Yamate Remarks June 15, 2017 Colleagues and friends: Thank you for gathering here today to mark the unveiling of the LGBTI Pride Flag. Every June, the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender and Intersex Pride Month is celebrated to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan that marked a turning point in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 15 June, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, Speeches
Reform of English Teaching Curriculum for Secondary School Completed With the U.S. Embassy Support ANTANANARIVO, MAY 12 – U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Stephen Anderson and Minister of Education Paul Rabary spoke today at the closing ceremony for a symposium on revising the National Curriculum for the Teaching of English Language for the 10th, 11th, and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 12 May, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News, Press Releases
As part of the 2017 English Language Fellow (ELF) assignments and with the support of the U.S. Embassy, the Ministry of National Education revised the National curriculum for the Teaching of English Language for the 10th, 11th and 12th grades in Madagascar. The revision has been communicated to 50 English teachers representing the 22 regions ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 9 May, 2017 | Topics:
Education, English Language Learning, News
A delegation led by Alex Laskaris, the Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement (DCME) from United States Africa Command (U.S. AFRICOM), accompanied by Ambassador Robert T. Yamate, paid a courtesy call to President Rajaonarimampianina at Iavoloha Palace today. The visit was part of the U.S. AFRICOM tour in the Indian Ocean region. The delegation ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 9 May, 2017 | Topics:
Africa, News, Press Releases
Two Malagasy Students to Study in U.S. Military Academies U.S. Ambassador Robert Yamate, Malagasy Army Chief of Defense General Lantoarinjaka Razafindrakoto, and the Vice Admiral Jean Marie Lucien Rakotoarisoa ,Chief of Staff of the Malagasy Ministry of Defense presented today at the U.S. Embassy Andranomena the two Malagasy students selected to join the ranks ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 3 May, 2017 | Topics:
News, Scholarships and Exchanges, Study in the U.S.
Kenny Wesley Band Reinforces Ties Through Music Kenny Wesley and his band, named Soulful Nerd, helped celebrate the 150th anniversary of U.S.-Madagascar bilateral relations and the international Jazz day. Soulful Nerd featured at the official “America Week: 150 Years of Partnership” launch ceremony to spread American culture through soul music. Kenny and his band ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 2 May, 2017 | Topics:
Art & Culture, News
The United States and Madagascar celebrate 150 years of friendship U.S. Ambassador Robert T. Yamate, accompanied by a representative of the Malagasy Government launched “America Week” at City Hall Analakely on April 25, 2017. This is part of the American Embassy’s celebration 150th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Madagascar and the United States. In his ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 25 April, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Success Stories, U.S. & Madagascar & Comoros
2018-2019 Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program The American Embassy is pleased to announce the annual competition for the Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship program. This one-year, full scholarship program is offered to mid-level professionals who have a proven record of leadership, commitment to public service, and the capacity to take full advantage of a self-defined ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 20 April, 2017 | Topics:
Education, News, Scholarships and Exchanges
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices for 2016 Full Report
English (PDF 194K)
French (PDF 556K)
Malagasy Secretary’s Preface Promoting human rights and democratic governance is a core element of U.S. foreign policy. These values form an essential foundation of stable, secure, and functioning societies. Standing up for human rights and democracy is not just a moral imperative ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 15 March, 2017 | Topics:
Human Rights, News, Reports
March 7, 2017 (3:16PM) : Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Update on Tropical Cyclone ENAWO Tropical Cyclone ENAWO has been upgraded to a Category 4 storm, according to the RSMC Tropical Cyclone Center. ENAWO is moving westward and made landfall in Northeast Madagascar earlier this morning. Heavy rainfall, leading to potentially dangerous flooding and landslides, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 7 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Security Message to U.S. Citizens: Tropical Cyclone ENAWO – March 6, 2017 According to the RSMC Tropical Cyclone Center, Tropical Storm ENAWO will hit northeast Madagascar between Antalaha and Fenerive Est, with maximum wind speed of 115 miles/hour. ENAWO is moving westward at 7 km/h and is likely to make landfall Tuesday morning, March 7. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 6 March, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
United States Gives 38’ Metal Shark Boat to Malagasy Navy NOSY BE – Ambassador Robert Yamate and President Rajaonarimampianina attended today in Nosy Be the commissioning of the Metal Shark Defiant Response Boat. The donation of this new vessel is a response to a request submitted by the Malagasy government in 2014. Minister of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 24 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
02/22/2017 : Ambassador Yamate Remark – 38’ Metal Shark Boat to Malagasy Navy (Salutations) Thank you attending this important event. I am so very honored to be able to represent the United States as together with President Rajaonarimampianina, we observe long standing traditions of Navies around the world in commissioning a naval vessel and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 22 February, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
ADRA’s impact in Madagascar grew over time and the organization expanded to other activities in the health, education and food security sectors and five additional regions of Madagascar. Protocol greetings… Ladies and gentlemen, I am honored to be here tonight to help celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Adventist Development and Relief Agency’s active presence, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 20 February, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
Ambassador Yamate Madagascar/United States Exchange Alumni (MUSEA) Reception Remarks American Center Tanjombato, February 9, 2017 Distinguished and proud members of MUSEA – the Madagascar United States Exchange Alumni; Which includes – alumni of the IVLP, Humphrey, Fulbright, YALI, AWEP, and SUSI exchange programs; Honorable guests, ladies and gentlemen, colleagues and friends. Thank you all so ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 15 February, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
Ambassador Yamate ACCESS Event Remarks American Center Tanjombato, Saturday, January 28, 2017, 10:00 – 11:00 Minister of National Education, ETP Board Director, ETP Director, Distinguished guests, family members, and ACCESS graduates and future participants, I am honored to celebrate with you today a double event – the graduation of the 5th cohort and the launch ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 8 February, 2017 | Topics:
Speeches
PAS Small Grant Program U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. EMBASSY ANTANANARIVO PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION SMALL GRANTS PROGRAM The U.S. Embassy Antananarivo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce that funding is available through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program. This is an Annual Program Statement, outlining our funding ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 8 February, 2017 | Topics:
Contracting Opportunities, News
01/30/2017 : U.S. government provides another $2.7 million for drought relief; calls for a formal emergency declaration New funding brings the total U.S. government contribution to over $39 million for emergency food relief to southern Madagascar Antananarivo – As the emergency in the south of Madagascar continues into the lean season between harvests, the United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 1 February, 2017 | Topics:
News, Press Releases, Speeches
01/31/2017 : Visa issuance to aliens Urgent Notice: Per U.S. Presidential Executive Order signed on January 27, 2017, visa issuance to aliens from the countries of Iraq, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen has been suspended effective immediately until further notification. If you are a national, or dual national, of one of these ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 31 January, 2017 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Ambassador Robert Yamate Remarks – Interfaith Dialogue American Center Tanjombato, January 18, 2017 I am so happy to be able to join you today for this important event. I would like to thank all of those who worked on bringing this event together, which was a direct result of the work our Embassy and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 20 January, 2017 | Topics:
Ambassador, News, Reports, Speeches
DEAR READER: If there is a single theme to this year’s Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report, it is the conviction that there is nothing inevitable about trafficking in human beings. That conviction is where the process of change really begins—with the realization that just because a certain abuse has taken place in the past doesn’t ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 5 January, 2017 | Topics:
Comoros, Official Reports, U.S. & Madagascar & Comoros
Reminder-Immigration Requirements for Foreigners United States Embassy Antananarivo, Madagascar Message for U.S. Citizens: Reminder-Immigration Requirements for Foreigners December 27, 2016 This message is a reminder that local law requires all foreigners in Madagascar to carry their original immigration documents at all times. You must carry a valid residence permit or passport showing immigration stamps as ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 27 December, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
11/03/2016 : Official opening in Antananarivo of the Textile and Apparel Fair “Origin Africa”, Antananarivo – Assistant United States Trade Representative for Africa Florie Liser attended the official opening in Antananarivo of the Textile and Apparel Fair “Origin Africa”, chaired by President Rajaonarimampianina this morning. Noting her presence, the President said in his remarks ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 29 November, 2016 | Topics:
Business, Events, News, Press Releases
11/09/2016 : Ambassador Yamate Election Results Press Conference Wednesday, November 9, 2016, 13:00MPR, U.S. Embassy Thank you all for coming today to cover this momentous occasion – the results of the 2016 U.S. Presidential Election. Since our country’s founding, the electorate in the United States has progressed from one where only a small portion of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 10 November, 2016 | Topics:
Events, News, Press Releases, Speeches
Two Malagasy Business Leaders attend U.S.-Africa Business Forum ANTANANARIVO — Two prepresentatives of Madagascar’s Business Community are attending the U.S.-Africa Business Forum in New York today. Zouzar Bouka, the CEO of Vision Madagascar (ViMa) and Marcellin Andrianarivelo-Razafy, the Business Development Manager for Henri Fraise Fils & Cie are among the hundreds of attendees participating ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 22 September, 2016 | Topics:
Commercial Affairs, News
New venue to empower Malagasy youth leadership, civic engagement and democracy ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR—On September 15, the Minister of Culture, Promotion of Handicraft, and Safeguard of Patrimony Jean Jacques Rabenirina joined U.S. Ambassador Robert Yamate to cut the ribbon marking the opening of the Youth Civic Center (Y.C.C.), or “Ivotoerana Fikoloana Tanora ho Mendrika,” located in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 19 September, 2016 | Topics:
News, Press Releases
September 12, 2016 As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 12 September, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Welcome Remarks by Ambassador Robert Yamate Africa Endeavor Dinner Minister of Defense Distinguished government and military members from more than 40 countries and international organizations, Ladies and gentlemen, I wanted to take this opportunity to personally welcome you to Madagascar and to the Africa Endeavor Senior Leader Communications Symposium. I am sure you will ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 25 August, 2016 | Topics:
Events, News, Speeches
ANTANANARIVO – The Armed Forces of Madagascar, in partnership with the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), is hosting representatives from 40 African nations and several regional and international organizations for the Africa Endeavor 2016 Leader Symposium in Antananarivo August 22 to 26. The President of Madagascar Hery Rajaonarimampianina and the U.S. Africa Deputy to the Commander ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 23 August, 2016 | Topics:
Africa, News, Press Releases
United States Embassy Antananarivo, Madagascar Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Planned Demonstration in Antananarivo August 17, 2016 U.S. Embassy Antananarivo cautions U.S. citizens to avoid the Avenue de l’Independence and its vicinity in central Antananarivo during a planned political protest on the morning of Friday, August 19, 2016. As with any political demonstration, there is ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 18 August, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
In a launching ceremony to mark the 6th installment of the English Microscholarship Access Program at the American Center in Tanjombato, U.S. Ambassador Robert Yamate along with the Minister of National Education Paul Rabary congratulated the 48 students from 11publiclycées in Antananarivo who have been selected to participate in a two-year English study program at the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 11 July, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
The Best Movies in English on Town are at the American Embassy Every Wednesday at 1300 All the movies in July will be dedicated to the topic “ Independence Day” July 6, 2016: “Independence Day: The History of July 4th” (50 min)
https://goo.gl/2FRjaa Throughout America, the 4th of July is a summer celebration of beaches barbecues ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 6 July, 2016 | Topics:
Events
U.S. Embassy Antananarivo cautions U.S. citizens to avoid the Avenue de l’independence and its vicinity in central Antananarivo, due to the possibility of politically motivated violence in the area. Additionally, U.S. citizens should exercise caution and avoid large crowds, gatherings, demonstrations or protests, as even peaceful gatherings can escalate into a violent or dangerous situation. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 1 July, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Honorable Prime Minister of the Republic of Madagascar, The Honorable President of the Senate, The Honorable President of the National Assembly, The Honorable President of the High Constitutional Court, The Honorable Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, The Honorable Ministers of the Government of Madagascar, Representatives of the Government and Institutions of Madagascar, Representatives of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 1 July, 2016 | Topics:
News, Speeches
U.S. Embassy Antananarivo cautions U.S. citizens to avoid the Avenue de l’independence and its vicinity in central Antananarivo, due to the possibility of politically motivated violence in the area. Additionally, U.S. citizens should exercise caution and avoid large crowds, gatherings, demonstrations or protests, as even peaceful gatherings can escalate into a violent or dangerous situation. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 1 July, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
On June 26, at approximately 7:00 p.m., there was an explosion at Mahamasina Stadium in Antananarivo during a music concert being held as a part of Madagascar’s Independence Day celebration. No U.S. citizens were among the two dead approximately 80 injured. Separate explosions – that did not result in injuries – were reported at the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 27 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
On June 26, Madagascar will celebrate its Independence Day. As a part of this celebration, the Urban Commune of Antananarivo has reserved Avenue de l’Independence for pedestrians from June 15 to June 30. This has led to increased congestion in and around the capital. In addition, there are numerous street closures due to construction related ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 23 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
On June 26, Madagascar will celebrate its Independence Day. As a part of this celebration, the Urban Commune of Antananarivo has reserved Avenue de l’Independence for pedestrians from June 15 to June 30. This has led to increased congestion in and around the capital. In addition, there are numerous street closures due to construction related ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 23 June, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
On June 26, at approximately 7:00 p.m., there was an explosion at Mahamasina Stadium in Antananarivo during a music concert being held as a part of Madagascar’s Independence Day celebration. No U.S. citizens were among the two dead approximately 80 injured. Separate explosions – that did not result in injuries – were reported at the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 22 June, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
BBQ lunch available, 20 000 AR per person Cash bar courtesy of the Marines, proceeds go towards this year’s Marine Ball If you would like to attend, please RSVP no later than Friday, June 24th to
MadagascarJuly4@state.gov Map will be sent to those that RSVP Hope to see you there!
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 21 June, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
Please join us on July 2nd, 2016 to celebrate U.S. Independence Day! BBQ lunch available, 20 000 AR per person Cash bar courtesy of the Marines, proceeds go towards this year’s Marine Ball If you would like to attend, please RSVP no later than Friday, June 24th to
MadagascarJuly4@state.gov . Map will be sent to those that ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 21 June, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $8 million in additional emergency humanitarian assistance to help people suffering from the ongoing drought in the south of Madagascar. The funding will be used to provide food and nutritional supplements to people in the Androy, Atsimo Andrefana and Anosy ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 17 May, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
On May 3rd, 2016, forty-five new Peace Corps Volunteers were sworn-in to service by U.S. Ambassador Robert Yamate in a ceremony at the U.S. Ambassador’s residence in Antananarivo. The new Volunteers will work in the fields of health and agriculture. Volunteers recently finished three months of intensive cultural, language, and technical training and have now ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 3 May, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
Deputy Secretary Higginbottom is among the most senior U.S. State Department officials to visit Madagascar. As the country returns to democracy, her visit underscores the support of the U.S. Government for the Malagasy people. During the visit, she will discuss governance, including transparency and accountability, development and economic growth, and the preservation of Madagascar’s unique ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 26 April, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 3 March, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that ISIL, al-Qa’ida, Boko Haram, al-Shabaab, and other terrorist groups continue to plan terrorist attacks in multiple regions. Recent terrorist attacks, whether by those ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 3 March, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
U.S. Embassy Antananarivo, Madagascar Message for U.S. Citizens: Town Hall Meeting of the American Community March 8, 2016 at 16:00 The Ambassador of the United States of America, Robert Yamate, is pleased to invite U.S. citizens to attend a town hall meeting of the American community on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 8, 2016. The town hall will begin at 4:00 p.m. at ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 26 February, 2016 | Topics:
Security & Emergency Messages
U.S. Embassy Antananarivo, Madagascar Message for U.S. Citizens: Town Hall Meeting of the American Community March 8, 2016 at 16:00 The Ambassador of the United States of America, Robert Yamate, is pleased to invite U.S. citizens to attend a town hall meeting of the American community on the afternoon of Tuesday, March 8, 2016. The town hall will begin at 4:00 p.m. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 26 February, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
English Teaching Program (ETP) ACCESS Graduation Ceremony Saturday, February 13, 2016 10:00 a.m. American Center, Tanjombato Mr. Secretary General (SG) of the Ministry of Education, Rolland Rabeson ETP Board Director, Mireille Razafindrazaka ETP Director Vony Razanadrakoto Distinguished guests, friends and family members, and most of all, ACCESS graduates: I am so very happy to celebrate ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 13 February, 2016 | Topics:
Speeches
Speech by Mr. Robert Yamate, US Ambassador, during the ceremony at the A&C Hotel, Antananarivo Dear Minister of Health Dear Minister of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Dear Minister of Population, Dear Minister of Interior and Decentralization Dear Chief of Party of the MAHEFA project, Dear Regional Directors of Health and Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Dear CCDS ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 8 February, 2016 | Topics:
Speeches
Honorable [minister of….] Government officials Colleagues from the non-governmental sector, diplomatic colleagues and friends…. Nothing will unlock Africa’s economic potential more than ending the cancer of corruption. These are from the remarks made by President Obama at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa last July. It is a simple fact that is as true ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 27 January, 2016 | Topics:
Speeches
Prime Minister’s Palace Museum in Andafiavaratra| Thursday, January 21, 2016 Honorable Minister, Colleagues, and friends, It is a great pleasure for me to be here this morning for the launching of this project, the “Preservation of the 19th Century Prime Minister’s Palace Museum in Andafiavaratra.” This project, unlike any other that the U.S. Embassy has ever ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 21 January, 2016 | Topics:
Speeches
The Embassy of the United States supports Malagasy youth education through English Microscholarships The Embassy of the United States and the English Teaching Program (ETP) launched the call for this year’s “English Microscholarship Access Program”. The program calls for the participation of talented teenagers of 13 to 20 year-old from public high schools that come from ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 15 January, 2016 | Topics:
Press Releases
A protest organized by “Hetsika Madagasikara ho an’ny Malagasy” is planned for Saturday, January 9 in Antananarivo, in Ambohijatovo, near Democracy Park. Such demonstrations have turned violent in the past and there is the possibility of conflict with authorities about holding a political demonstration. Organizers stated they would march from the Democracy Square in Ambohijatovo to ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 8 January, 2016 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
I am so very happy to be here this evening, to present the Disney Conservation Hero award to Prof. Jonah Ratsimbazafy. It is an important honor not just for him personally, but for the organizations with which he has worked over his long career. His work, and this award, bring attention to the importance of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 17 December, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
USAID Mission Director Susan Sawhill Riley and Minister of Finance and Budget Rakotoarimanana Gervais have signed three grant agreement amendments for support to Madagascar’s governance, environment and health. The Minister of Water, Hygiene and Sanitation, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Interior and Decentralization, the Secretary General of the Ministry of Environment, Ecology, the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 17 December, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
A protest organized by “Hetsika Madagasikara ho an’ny Malagasy” is planned for Saturday December 12th, 2015 at 9:00am in Ambohijatovo, near Democracy Park. Such demonstrations have turned violent in the past, and there is the possibility of conflict with authorities about holding a political demonstration. The CUA (Commune Urbaine d’Antananarivo) gave authorization to the organizers ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 11 December, 2015 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
Over 500 people received vouchers in Ambonaivo commune, Ambovombe district, Androy region this week, with which they bought seeds and agricultural tools to prepare for the upcoming planting season. More than 200 other beneficiaries received food for their work on rehabilitating a community rain-catchment basin in Beratro I. This agricultural fair and food-for-work activity, funded ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 8 December, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Remarks by Ambassador Robert T. Yamate during the handover ceremony of donated equipment from USAID-funded project JHPIEGO to the regional hospital – Toamasina December 7, 2015 Mesdames et Messieurs, Bonjour. I am very pleased to be here today to officially launch the Maternal and Child Survival program (MCSP) in the Atsinanana region. Improving maternal and child health ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 7 December, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
US Ambassador Officially Launches Maternal and Child Survival Program in Atsinanana Region; Donates Basic Equipment to local University Hospital and Midwifery School The United States Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development and their partner, Maternal and Child Survival Program (MCSP) donated basic essential equipment to the University hospital and midwifery school in Toamasina ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 7 December, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Honorable Executive Secretary for the BNGRC Honorable Chef de District Honorable Mayor Representatives from the Urban Commune of Antananarivo Representatives from the Private Sector Platform Dear partners, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen It is my honor to be here at the Antananarivo Town Hall with with all of you to congratulate you on a successful ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 30 November, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Ambassador Yamate Speech – Launch of CARE/CUA IARIVO Project The United States Agency for International Development, through its Office for Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), is providing help to the urban commune of Antananarivo (CUA) to cope with natural disasters through a project named “IARIVO.” Implemented by a USAID partner—CARE and the urban commune of Antananarivo, this ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 30 November, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. Embassy celebrates International Education Week The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar is pleased to be participating in International Education Week. This annual event is an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchanges worldwide. The Embassy’s participation— a joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education—is part ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 17 November, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Mr. Prime Minister, Dr. Patel, staff of Duke Lemur Center, local dignitaries, residents, partners, and friends, It is a pleasure to be visiting SAVA today – my first opportunity as Ambassador. And I am particularly pleased to be meeting with such a dedicated group of individuals, committed to preserving and protecting Madagascar’s unique biodiversity while ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 10 November, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
To enhance public awareness and to help create a culture of cybersecurity where we live and work, the U.S Embassy is conducting a social and traditional media campaign on cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is critical to global security. All nations have a responsibility to protect their own networks and information infrastructure, to ensure that their networks and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 26 October, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S Embassy Public Affairs Officer in Antananarivo, Mr. Luke Zahner, officially announced the opening of the application for the 2016 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders, the flagship program of President Obama’s Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). The Mandela Washington Fellowship, which began in 2014, will bring 1000 young leaders to the United ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 30 September, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
U.S. Ambassador Robert T. Yamate presided over the closing ceremony along with the Minister of Defense Lieutenant General Dominique Rakotozafy to mark the completion of a week-long seminar on “Human Security” at Cercle Mess Soanierana from September 21 through September 25, 2015. As part of the military cooperation between the U.S. and Madagascar, this seminar, ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 25 September, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
On September 14, the Madagascar Ministry of Health began a polio vaccination campaign for all children age 0 to 15. The aim is to ensure all children in this age group are vaccinated. According to the
World Health Organization (WHO), eight new cases of polio were reported to health authorities since September, 2014. Also, according to WHO and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 23 September, 2015 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
Minister of Education Paul Rabary, Head of the Alumni Association, Head of the YALI Association, Thank you all for coming to this event. This week has been full of celebrations for all of us involved in the American Center. For tonight’s event, we have brought together a group of extraordinary people — individuals who have ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 17 September, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
On September 17, a hundred alumni from U.S. exchange programs joined U.S Ambassador Robert Yamate to celebrate the opening of the American Corner/Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Innovation Space located in the American Center building, Tanjombato. The American Corner is open to all, but as a YALI Innovation Space, will be particularly important to our ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 17 September, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
As part of the inauguration of the American Center in Antananarivo, the U.S Embassy and the Ranomafana Valbio Center and MICET (Madagascar Institute for the Conservation of Tropical Environments) jointly organized on September 16 a screening of the IMAX film “Island of Lemurs: Madagascar”, featuring Stony brook University’s Distinguished Professor and Primatologist Dr. Patricia Wright ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 16 September, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
It is truly a pleasure for me to be here today, in such esteemed company, for this momentous event. After several years of effort, together we are opening this beautiful facility, the American Center of Madagascar. Over five years since our former cultural center in downtown Antananarivo closed, I am pleased that there is once ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 15 September, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
On September 15, the American Center in Madagascar was officially inaugurated in a ceremony co-chaired by the President of Madagascar Hery Rajaonarimampianina and U.S. Ambassador Robert Yamate. Representatives of the Malagasy government, the diplomatic corps, civil society, business leaders and hundreds of guests were in attendance. Ambassador Yamate said in his keynote address: “Together, we ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 15 September, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Cristal Itsandra Beach Hotel The new Consul, Michael Richards, is pleased to invite all U.S. citizens to attend a Town Hall meeting for the American community in the evening of Friday, September 4, 2015. The Town Hall will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Cristal Itsandra Beach Hotel. The meeting will provide an opportunity for the American community ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 4 September, 2015 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
Some local political parties have called for demonstrations and public displays of support for their candidates in a closely contested mayoral race in Fianarantsoa today, Friday, August 7, 2015 and tomorrow, August 8, which may continue through the weekend. Madagascar’s national government has sent additional security forces, which are stationed in the area in reaction ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 7 August, 2015 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
Secretary of State John Kerry released the annual Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report at a press conference in Washington, DC on July 27. In this latest report, Madagascar’s ranking improved from the status of Tier Two Watchlist in 2014 to Tier Two this year. As the report states, this is in recognition of “significant efforts ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 28 July, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Hotel Retaj, Moroni, Comoros July 21, 2015 Honorable guests, Firstly, please let me wish you all Eid Mubarak! What a pleasure it is for me to be here with you today, celebrating our American Independence Day. I would like to begin by expressing my enormous appreciation to everyone who has worked so hard to make ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 21 July, 2015 | Topics:
Comoros
It is an honor for me to speak to you today. For the past 10 months you have lived, breathed and slept the English language —literally, Captain Taoufik tells me that one requirement of the course is that you live here at the school. So I begin by commending your hard work and dedication in ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 21 July, 2015 | Topics:
Comoros
Independence Day Reception Villa Philadelphia, AntananarivoJuly 1, 2015 Honorable guests, What a pleasure it is to be hosting you here at Villa Philadelphia, the first time we have had an Independence Day reception at the Ambassador’s residence in six years, and the first time in as many years that a United States Ambassador has had ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 1 July, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Honorable Chers collègues de corps diplomatique Thank you so much for joining with us in celebrating the month of June as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Pride Month. Hosting today’s event is a great honor for me, and I am pleased to be sharing this honor with my co-hosts from the Delegation of the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 25 June, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
On June 19, the Minister of Environment Ralava Beboarimisa, the US Ambassador Robert T. Yamate, and the USAID Mission Director Susan S. Riley visited the village of Kelilalina to witness development activities provided through USAID/Food for Peace’s Fararanoprogram. They spent the morning meeting with mothers and their small children who received nutritious food rations of ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 19 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Mesdames et Messieurs, Invités Distingués, Bonjour, On behalf of the American people, it is an honor to welcome you. Today, we would like to highlight an important milestone in improving access to family planning methods to Malagasy women. Madagascar is now the first country in the world to scale up pregnancy test use by community ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 18 June, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Over the past few years, the increase in the use of modern contraceptives in Madagascar has slowed down. Enabling couples to determine whether, when and how often to have children is vital to safe motherhood and healthy families. Increasing access to family planning results in profound health, economic and social benefits, and could prevent up ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 18 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will contributee $2.2 million to support the efforts of the government of Madagascar to eradicate polio in the country. Over 4.3 million Malagasy children under the age of five will directly benefit from this support. In Madagascar, the last wild polio virus case ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 15 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
In light of the current political atmosphere, spontaneous demonstrations are possible around the country, including in Antananarivo. The U.S. Embassy recommends that U.S. citizens carefully read the Safety and Security section of
the Country Specific Information for Madagascar. Please remember that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. Avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 13 June, 2015 | Topics:
Messages for U.S. Citizens
The United States is closely following ongoing political developments in Madagascar. The country has made tremendous progress since its 2013 elections and return to democracy, and we hope that current developments do not jeopardize those gains. We call on all parties to resolve the current political impasse with respect for the rule of law and ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 5 June, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
The U.S. State Department Special Envoy and Coordinator for International Energy Affairs, Amos J Hochstein, visited Madagascar May 14-15, 2015. He advises the Secretary of State on global energy security and diplomacy. He promotes U.S. interests to ensure energy resources are used to increase economic opportunity, stability and prosperity around the world. He also advises ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 14 May, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Members of the media, alumni of the YALI program, family members and, especially, this year’s Mandela Fellows: Welcome, thank you for coming, and congratulations to this year’s fellows. In 2010, President Barack Obama launched the Young African Leaders Initiative –“YALI” – to empower the incredible talent and creativity of young Africans. Last year, President Obama ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 12 May, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
On May 12, U.S. Ambassador Robert T. Yamate along with USAID Director Susan Riley announced the nine young people from Madagascar and Comoros who have been invited to participate in the Young African Leadership Initiative (YALI) Washington Fellowship this year. These YALI Fellows – six from Madagascar and three from Comoros – along with 500 ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 12 May, 2015 | Topics:
Press Releases
Saturday, May 9, 2015; 09:30-11:00 Nouveau Parc des Expositions FORELLO EXPO Tanjombato – Antananarivo The Honorable Minister of Industry, It is truly an honor for me to be here as we open this conference organized by the Ministry of Industry on the African Growth and Opportunity Act, better known as AGOA. For those that may ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 9 May, 2015 | Topics:
Speeches
Chers invités du Ministère de la Communication et de l’Ordre des journalistes, chers membres du groupe de travail sur les droits humains, bonjour. Je tenais à venir vous saluer et vous souhaiter la bienvenue personnellement lors de cette session spéciale du Groupe de travail sur les droits humains, portant sur la liberté de la presse. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 29 April, 2015 | Topics:
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It is truly an honor for me to be with you here today at the opening of “USA Day,” organized by the International Trade Board of Madagascar with the support of the American Chamber of Commerce and the United States Embassy. The economic and commercial relations between the United States and Madagascar run deep. The ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 15 April, 2015 | Topics:
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His Excellency Mister Prime Minister, Her Excellency Madam Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, His Excellency Mister Minister of Public Health, His Excellency Mister Minister of Transport, Tourism and Meteorology, Ladies and Gentlemen, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Mr. Chief of the Vakinankaratra Region, Mr. President of the Special Delegation, Antsirabe I, Mr. the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 11 April, 2015 | Topics:
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This security message alerts U.S. citizens residing and traveling in Madagascar that according to published reports by the RSMC Tropical Cyclone Center, Tropical Storm FIFTEEN will hit Madagascar between Morondava and Maintirano, with winds between 60 and 70 km/hour. According to published reports, it is slowing moving eastward at 7 km/h, and is likely to make ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 7 March, 2015 | Topics:
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This emergency message alerts U.S. citizens to reports that heavy and consistent rains have caused severe flooding in the central highlands of Madagascar, and has prompted the Government of Madagascar to declare a state of disaster, including in the capital of Antananarivo. Extensive flooding has washed out dikes and roads, and landslides are making transportation in the ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 4 March, 2015 | Topics:
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Distinguished members from the Malagasy government and military, Leaders from the Defense Institute for International Legal Studies, Ladies and gentlemen, Thank you all for taking the time to commit to this vital training. The safeguarding of human rights has been central to the United States since our establishment over 200 years ago. Today the promotion ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 23 February, 2015 | Topics:
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The U.S. Embassy alerts U.S. citizens to reports of civil unrest on the island of Grande Comore following the shooting of a protester in Mitsoudje in the south of the island. According to reports, a number of injured have also been taken to the hospital. The incident follows the arrest of several members of civil ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 10 February, 2015 | Topics:
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According to published reports, a local businessman from the Indo-Pakistani community who is also the honorary consul of a foreign country in Antananarivo was abducted by armed assailants in a residential area near his home on January 30. Reports indicate he was potentially targeted due to a dispute over a local business transaction. While kidnappings ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 2 February, 2015 | Topics:
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It was a pleasure to present my credentials to President Rajaonarimampianina today. My appointment, as the first ambassador to Madagascar to be named in five years, is a symbol of the restored bond between our two countries, and I look forward to engaging with the President, the government, and Malagasy people, to help Madagascar realize ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 14 January, 2015 | Topics:
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The U.S. Embassy urges U.S. citizens to avoid the downtown area of Toamasina (Tamatave) due to demonstrations. We remind U.S. citizens that even demonstrations intended to be peaceful can turn confrontational and escalate into violence. You should avoid areas of demonstrations, and exercise caution if in the vicinity of any large gatherings, protests, or demonstrations. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 23 December, 2014 | Topics:
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The U.S. Embassy reminds U.S. citizens that Antananarivo traditionally sees an increase in crimes as the prices of goods rise and certain products become less readily available during the holiday season. In addition, traffic becomes extremely congested in Antananarivo leading up to Christmas and New Year’s Day. The U.S. Embassy notes there have been steady ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 19 December, 2014 | Topics:
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The Chargé d’Affaires, Mr. Stephen Anderson, is pleased to invite U.S. citizens to attend a Town Hall meeting for the American community on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 18, 2014. The Town Hall will beginat 5:00 p.m. in the Consular Section on the Embassy Compound. You may enter via the Consular Section security entrance across from Jovenna. ...
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By U.S. Embassy Antananarivo | 14 November, 2014 | Topics:
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