Divers Discover Portuguese Shipwreck Off Madagascar

Photomosaic of the Nossa Senhora do Cabo wreck excavation grid showing the lower hull framework NOSY BORAHA, MADAGASCAR—According to a Live Science report, archaeologists from the Center for Historic Shipwreck Preservation believe they have identified the …

Madagascar codifies civil registry reform, readies biometric ID card tender

A bill on the identification of natural persons in Madagascar has received the greenlight of the senate in a major boost for the country’s digital transformation agenda. The Senate adopted the text on July 4, days after it had received the vetting of the …

Diagnostic mission on rules of origin assists Madagascar in setting up dedicated origin unit

Under the framework of the EU-WCO RoO Africa Programme, funded by the European Union, the World Customs Organization (WCO) conducted a diagnostic mission for Madagascar Customs. The workshop was held in Antananarivo, Madagascar, from 16 to 20 June 2025 …

Lost for 300 Years, Pirate-Plundered Treasure Ship Discovered off Madagascar Coast

In 1721, pirates attacked and seized a Portuguese ship carrying a massive trove of treasure en route to Lisbon. Now, researchers believe they’ve discovered its remains off the coast of Madagascar. The discovery comes from two researchers from the Center …

First Madagascar group tour-cum-cultural exchange

IMF Executive Board completes second reviews under Extended Credit Facility and Resilience and Sustainability Facility ...

05 july 2025 - 15:14:23 MA 122 Views Panafrican News Agency Washington, DC, (PANA) - The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has completed the Second Reviews under the 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement and under the …

Shipwreck Found Off Madagascar May Hold $138 Million in Treasure

Gold coins discovered at the shipwreck site off Madagascar. Credit: Center for Historic Shipwreck Preservation A shipwreck found off the coast of Madagascar may be the remains of a 1721 vessel seized by pirates—and could contain treasure worth millions, …

Shipwreck that once held 'eyewatering treasure' and sunk after infamous pirate raid discovered off Madagascar coast

Researchers say they have discovered an 18th century shipwreck near Madagascar which is believed to be a Portuguese ship captured by pirates in 1721. The site of the wreckage off the coast of Sainte-Marie Island was investigated by archaeologists over a …

300-year-old pirate-plundered shipwreck that once held 'eyewatering treasure' discovered off Madagascar

The archaeological investigations have revealed wooden frames from the hull of Nossa Senhora do Cabo among the ballast stones. (Image credit: Center for Historic Shipwreck Preservation)Archaeologists say they've found the submerged wreck of a sailing …

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