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Recent News About U.S. Embassy in Madagascar & Comoros
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Peace Corps welcomes new volunteer cohort at swearing-in ceremony in Madagascar
A new group of Peace Corps volunteers was officially sworn in during a ceremony attended by U.S. Ambassador Claire A. Pierangelo and staff from the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar & Comoros.
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Peace Corps swears in new group of volunteers for service across Madagascar
Twenty new Peace Corps Volunteers have been sworn in to begin their two-year service in Madagascar. U.S. Ambassador to Madagascar and Comoros Claire Pierangelo administered the oath, marking the start of assignments in education, health, and...
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U.S. supports upgrade of border security system at Ivato International Airport
U.S. Ambassador Claire A. Pierangelo and National Police Director General Dany Marius Rakotozanany held a ceremony at Ivato International Airport to mark the official reception of Madagascar’s updated Personal Identification Secure Comparison and...
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U.S. Embassy in Madagascar marks 24th anniversary of September 11 attacks
Craig Ferguson, Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Antananarivo, addressed attendees during a ceremony marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
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U.S. Embassy Madagascar announces online sealed bid auction set for early September
The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar has announced an online sealed bid auction for a variety of items, including office and residential furniture, appliances, motorcycles, a generator, computer equipment, and miscellaneous goods.
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NBA stars Anthony Tolliver and Sylvia Fowles lead youth basketball program in Madagascar
The U.S. Embassy has announced that NBA veteran Anthony Tolliver and WNBA Hall of Famer Sylvia Fowles are visiting Madagascar for a week-long program.
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U.S.-funded transparency project launched for Madagascar's extractive industries
Representatives from Madagascar’s Ministry of Mining and other stakeholders gathered for the official presentation of a new Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) website and data integration platform.
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U.S., Madagascar strengthen cooperation against human trafficking
Ambassador Claire A. Pierangelo addressed officials and ministers in Madagascar on World Day Against Trafficking In Persons, highlighting the ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking in the country.
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Pacific Disaster Center collaborates with Madagascar on disaster preparedness
Thank you to Steve from the Pacific Disaster Center and the Director General for their cooperation.
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Ambassador Pierangelo supports growth in Madagascar's Atsimo Andrefana region
U.S. Ambassador Claire Pierangelo completed a four-day visit to Toliara, where she participated in the Regional Economic Forum of Atsimo Andrefana.
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U.S.-Madagascar partnership celebrated at Independence Day event
Good afternoon, and welcome to the Embassy of the United States' Independence Day Celebration.
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Ten Malagasy chosen for prestigious YALI Mandela Washington Fellowship
The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and Comoros has announced the selection of ten participants from Madagascar for the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders.
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U.S.-funded program trains over 100 Malagasy English teachers
The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar has launched an English Language Teacher Training program aimed at enhancing the quality of instruction across the nation.
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U.S. Embassy launches English training for Madagascar security forces
The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar has launched a two-day English language training program for instructors from the country's National Police and Gendarmerie.
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English Access Microscholarship Program sees 24 students graduate in Mahajanga
Today, 24 students from Mahajanga graduated from the English Access Microscholarship Program, a U.S. Embassy-sponsored initiative.
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U.S. announces tariffs on global imports, targeted increase for Madagascar
The United States government recently announced a series of tariff measures aimed at addressing trade deficits.
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Ambassador Pierangelo discusses transport collaboration with Madagascar officials
U.S. Ambassador Claire Pierangelo, along with Deputy Stephanie Arnold, engaged in a meeting with Madagascar's Minister of Transport and Meteorology Valéry Ramonjavelo on March 3, 2025.
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Ambassador praises Fulbright scholar's contributions to conservation biology in Madagascar
Fulbright Scholar Dr. Beatriz Otero Jiménez is being recognized for her ongoing research in Madagascar, focusing on lemur DNA and the historical study of the island's humid forests.
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Ambassador Pierangelo discusses AGOA's impact with Madagascar's trade minister
Ambassador Claire Pierangelo and Madagascar's Minister of Industry and Trade, David Ralambofiringa, met on February 27 to address several key economic topics.
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Ambassador emphasizes importance of maritime security at seminar opening
Thank you, Dr. Malaquias, for the kind introduction.