2021_in_Madagascar

2021 in Madagascar

2021 in Madagascar

List of events

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This article is about events in the year 2021 in Madagascar

See also: 2021 in East Africa
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Incumbents

Events

Ongoing – COVID-19 pandemic in Madagascar

  • 11 February – Roman Catholic priest Pedro Opeka is nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize for his work with the poor in Antananarivo.[1]
  • 17 September - Suspected criminals, known locally as Dahalo, attacked the villages of Ambohitsohy and Vohitsimbe in Marovitsika Commune, Befotaka Atsi Region. The incidents involved up to 120 assailants. At least 46 people were killed in the clashes, including 42 suspected Dahalo and four villagers. The motive for the incident is not clear; however, attacks have been linked to cultural practices involving cattle rustling.[2]
  • 20 December - 2021 Madagascar shipwreck

Scheduled events

See also: Public holidays in Madagascar

Sports

  • 16 January – It was announced that Madagascar will organize the 2023 Indian Ocean Islands Games since the Seychelles has withdrawn.[3]

Deaths

See also

References

  1. [1]
    Mares, Courtney (February 11, 2021). "Catholic missionary priest nominated for Nobel Peace Prize". Catholic News Agency. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
  2. [2]
    "Madagascar: Clashes leave dozens dead in villages in Marovitsika commune, Sept. 17".
  3. [3]
    "East Africa: Madagascar to Host 2023 Indian Ocean Games After Maldives Withdraws". allAfrica.com. 16 January 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2021.
  4. [4]
    Asala, Kizzi (28 March 2021). "Madagascar's ex-president Didier Ratsiraka dies at 84". Africanews. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
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