Latest news in Madagascar? September 20th, 2026
20-09-2026
Key news and developments concerning Madagascar as of September 20, 2026:
National Football Squad Controversy: Madagascar’s national football team, the Barea, has removed goalkeeper Zacharie Boucher from the squad ahead of their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifier against Nigeria. Head coach Corentin Martins had initially named Boucher in the 25-man roster, but intense public backlash over past comments from 2018where the goalkeeper had previously rejected representing Madagascarled to his withdrawal just days before the September 25 fixture.
The Sun Nigeria+ 1Football Federation Disputes: The Malagasy Football Federation and the Ministry of Youth and Sports continue to face scrutiny over unresolved salary arrears claimed by former national team head coach Romuald Félix Rakotondrabe.
The Sun NigeriaConservation & Biodiversity Initiatives: The Foundation for Protected Areas and Biodiversity of Madagascar (FAPBM), backed by European Union and KfW development funding, launched major project recruitment drives this week for the FAMINDRA biodiversity program, aimed at reinforcing oversight across protected reserve zones.
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