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Madagascar Spirals Toward a Fresh Crisis After Years of Neglect
The Indian Ocean island’s president appears determined to stay in power, despite growing criticism over the state’s failure.
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Where the Next Cold War May Be Taking Shape
Two global powers are jostling like never before for influence over Indian Ocean islands.
True Stories
Meet Madagascar's Vanilla King
If you had to be the king of something, you could do much worse than Kung Leng, whose work with vanilla is the stuff of legend.
True Stories
Madagascar's Vanilla Farmers Fight Off Thieves
Protecting this African island nation’s precious vanilla crop is pushing some toward vigilante justice.
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The Carlos Watson Show
The Carlos Watson Show brings bold, impactful conversations with culture-defining celebrities, intellectual pioneers and changemakers, spotlighting the voices you need to hear to make sense of this important time in American history.
True Stories
Madagascar Invites You to Spice Up Your Life
See behind the scenes of the world’s favorite flavor — vanilla — courtesy of Madagascan farmers.
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Does Madagascar's Vanilla Industry Have a Sweet Future?
Vanilla’s unpredictability is pushing companies to care about Madagascar’s farmers.
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The Sour Side of Madagascar's Vanilla
The price of vanilla has reached record highs this year, but farmers aren’t tasting the benefits.
Good Sh*t
12 Best Places to Get Your Beach On
There is a soul-soothing strip of sand and sea out there for everyone.
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Go There: Madagascar’s Emerald Sea
Dugout canoes, hurricanes, white-sand beaches and retro taxis.
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Madagascar’s Bloodthirsty Queen
The lady in the elegant French gowns knew how to rack up a body count.
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The Weekender
OZY Tribe members near and far provide delicious recommendations for your valuable weekend time.
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A Look Into Madagascar’s Mysterious Wildlands
Photographer Louise Jasper spent nine years exploring the “eighth continent’s” diverse and unknown species.
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Is the Latest Snack Craze Called Lemur?
In Madagascar, eating these little guys is par for the … course.