2021 in Madagascar
This article is about events in the year 2021 in Madagascar Incumbents President: Andry Rajoelina Prime Minister: Christian Ntsay 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. 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. 20 December - 2021 Madagascar shipwreck Scheduled events Sports 16 January – It was announced that Madagascar will organize the 2023 Indian Ocean Islands Games since the Seychelles has withdrawn. Deaths 28 March — Didier Ratsiraka, Former President of Madagascar See also 2021 in East Africa COVID-19 pandemic in Africa 2021–22 South-West Indian Ocean cyclone season International Organization of Francophone countries (OIF) References Madagascar Madagascar 2020s in Madagascar Years of the 21st century in Madagascar