The castration of Madagascar convict for raping minor

THE burgeoning cases of innocent minors becoming victims of sexual perverts and predators is driving official interventions in many jurisdictions in the direction of draconian measures to rein in the menace. Recently, a court in Madagascar sentenced a man …

Madagascar man guilty of rape and murder of child sentenced to surgical castration

For the first time in Madagascar, a court has ruled that surgical castration be carried out on a sex offender, who raped and murdered a six-year-old girl. The 24-year-old man has been sentenced to surgical castration and life imprisonment with hard labour …

Cyclones stoke malaria in Madagascar

Madagascar rejects UN recommendations on LGBTQ discrimination

Human rights review called on Madagascar to combat anti-LGBT violence and hate Benjamin Alexis Rakotomandimby, Madagascar’s minister of justice. (Photo courtesy of L’Express) A coalition of LGBT+ rights organizations in Madagascar is protesting the …

Famadihana: Madagascar’s weird ritual of unearthing the dead, and dancing with them

Imagine unearthing your ancestors’ remains, rewrapping them in a fresh silk shroud, and dancing with them to the beat of drums and laughter. This is not some kind of fantasy, it is a reality in Madagascar. Famadihana, or turning of the bones, is a unique …

Singapore travel company responds after criticisms over alleged planning and safety lapses on Madagascar expedition

A Singapore-based adventure travel company has responded to criticisms regarding alleged planning and safety issues on a recent expedition to Madagascar, voiced by some participants. In a post on Tuesday (July 16), Beyond Expeditions, founded by husband- …

Eliminating $9 billion of waste in Washington

Ernst Over the past decade since my fellow Iowans sent me to Washington to make the big spenders squeal, I’ve been exposing waste, fraud, and abuse almost too insane to believe. This week, I was proud to see some of that work deliver a win for Iowa …

AD FEATURE: The family-run Manchester business on a mission to transform the world one tree at a time

A Manchester-based company has made a stance to make a difference to the world's future, and it's even bringing its customers along with it. Protek Secure Systems, a nationwide industrial door and systems provider, is showing other local companies …

Pirate treasure: Can a newly identified wreck solve the mystery of La Buse?

A vital piece of a 300-year-old mystery surrounding a pirate's treasure in the Indian Ocean may have been discovered. Archaeologists believe that they have identified the wreck of the Nossa Senhora do Cabo (Our Lady of the Cape), a Portuguese warship …

18 Best Indoor Plants for Health

Image Credit: Shutterstock.Indoor plants aren’t just great for looking at. They can also serve a great function, like improving the quality of air within your home. Plants add oxygen to your space, improving the air quality. Another great health benefit of …