Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar, was in hullabaloo on Sunday morning. The country celebrates the 62nd anniversary of its independence which also coincides with the anniversary of the Army. With the lifting of restrictions linked to the COVID 19 pandemic, all regions of the country have been authorized to organize large celebrations.
The official celebration was marked by a military parade held at Barea Stadium in Mahamasina, Antananarivo. With the restrictions lifted by the Council of Ministers, the stadium was filled to the brim. President Andry Rajoelina received a military parade and hosted the festivities there.
Madagascar gained its independence in 1960, after more than 60 years of colonization by France. Beforehand, its revolts were suppressed by the French government. The Malagasy Republic, proclaimed on 14 October 1958, became an autonomous state within the French Community. Finally, the country gained complete independence in 1960.
Today, the most critical challenge faced by its government is the lack of water. Having faced a severe drought last year, the Government of Madagascar and the World Bank signed the recently approved $220 million National Water Project. Only 54.4% of the population has access to essential water services, and only 12.3% has access to basic sanitation services.
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