Madagascar apoints new prime minister

Mamitiana Rajaonarison has been appointed Madagascar’s new prime minister. Malagasy head of state, Michael Randrianirina announced the appointment a little over a week after dismissing the entire Malagasy government on 9th March. He said that the new government, expected to be announced next week, will have to pass lie detector tests in order to be interviewed by him and…

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Working for Frogs. And everything and everyone else…

Friday 20th March is world frog day, an international initiative designed to raise awareness of frogs and other amphibians. We at MfM are happy to celebrate the frog (and its cousins), including because Madagascar is a vital frog hotspot, containing habitats in which frogs found nowhere else on Earth live and thrive. Madagascar is home to well over 500…

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MfM launches 40th anniversary celebrations

Hazo tokana tsy mba ala, Ny firaisakina no hery One tree does not make a forest – Together we are stronger Money for Madagascar’s 40th anniversary has begun in style, with our celebration year’s official launch at the Akany Avoko Ambohidratrimo children’s centre. The event, which begins a year of celebrations of our partnerships, and the achievements of MfM,…

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Malagasy head of state dismisses government

Madagascar’s head of state Michael Randrianirina has dismissed the country’s government. A statement delivered on Tuesday 10th March 2026 by the Malagasy presidential office’s director of communication, Harry Laurent Rahajason, said: ‘The government has ceased its functions. The ​President will shortly proceed with the ‌appointment ⁠of a new Prime Minister, following the procedures set out by ​the constitution.’ No…

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Give to Gain: empowered women change communities

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we share some success stories of our work with Malagasy women whose innovation and dedication have changed their lives, as well as those of their families and wider societies: this is how we Give to Gain… This year’s International Women’s Day, Sunday 8th March 2026, is being celebrated under the slogan Give to Gain….

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Justin Claude Rakotoarisoa, in memoriam

We at Money for Madagascar wish to pay tribute to the life and work of Justin Claude Rakotoarisoa, an environmentalist whose devoted commitment to his work has almost certainly saved – against the odds – several species of frog unique to Madagascar, and set an example to those who will as a result of his efforts, follow him in…

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