Madagascar's Moonshiners

December 11, 2017 in Full Story

In secret valleys at the eastern limits of Madagascar's high plateau, toaka gasy (illegal super-strength rum) has been distilled for centuries.

Madagascar's Wild West

November 25, 2017 in Photo Essay

In the vast roadless expanses of Madagascar's South and Western plains, the cattle rustlers reign.

Nomads No More

November 24, 2017 in Photo Essay

For generations these nomadic fishermen have followed seasonal shoals of fish along the coasts of Madagascar. Now though, the 21st Century is dawning on the Vezo's ancient way of life.

Far from Hope

November 23, 2017 in Photo Essay

UK run NGO HoverAid use hovercraft on the wide shallow rivers of Madagascar's western plains to serve the needs of isolated communities that live beyond the frontiers of government care and the reach of other aid organisations.