ANTANANARIVO – Madagascar UPSC NOTE

 

• Antananarivo is the capital city of Madagascar, in the island’s Central Highlands.

• A stampede occurred at a stadium in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, resulting in fatalities.

• At least 12 people lost their lives in the stampede.

• The stampede happened at the entrance to the Barea stadium.

• Approximately 50,000 people were present at the stadium.

• The stampede transpired during the opening event of the Indian Ocean Island Games.