【Madagascar】Travel Advice and Advisories for Madagascar
Editor’s NoteThis advisory highlights significant security concerns in Madagascar, including a high crime rate and political instability. Travelers…
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【Antananarivo】A ‘National Treasure’: 300 kg Emerald Block Discovered in Madagascar’s Presidential Palace
Editor’s NoteA significant geological discovery has been made at Madagascar’s presidential palace. Officials have announced the find of a…
Yellow Star Sapphire 2026: Powerful Trends In Ethical Mining
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the unique allure of the yellow star sapphire, a gem prized for its radiant color and rare asterism. We examine…
Star Sapphire Gemstone Price 2026: Blue Star Trends
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the enduring appeal of star sapphires, highlighting their rarity, unique asterism, and cultural significance as…
【Southern Mad】Matteo Voltolini, 22-year-old Spanish engineering student: “I went to one of the poorest places in Madagascar with two suitcases and a wind turbine so that school children could have water every day”
Editor’s NoteThis story of a young engineer’s journey—carrying hope and hardware across continents—reminds us that technical skill, when paired with…
【Madagascar】Rainbow Moonstone Madagascar: Value, Meaning, Jewelry (2025 Guide)
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the rising prominence of Madagascar’s rainbow moonstone, valued for its unique optical properties and rarity. It…
【Antananarivo】In Madagascar, Journalist Detained On False News Charge Over Facebook Post
Editor’s NoteThis article reports on the detention of journalist Fernand Cello in Madagascar. The Committee to Protect Journalists has called for his…
【Madagascar】UK spies, a bribe, and sapphires: How Gemfields exposed corruption at the top in Madagascar
Editor’s NoteThis investigation, based on a joint analysis by CW and Stellenbosch University, reveals systemic corruption within Madagascar’s…
【Bemainty, Ma】Environmental Impacts of the Bemainty Sapphire Rush in Madagascar
Editor’s NoteThis article examines the complex environmental footprint of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM), highlighting how its impact varies…
【Ankeniheny-Z】Madagascar’s Mining Rush Has Caused No More Deforestation Than Farming
Editor’s NoteThis article explores a surprising case where sapphire mining in a protected rainforest appears to have caused less environmental damage…