# Religious & Development News

- Place: Antananarivo, Madagascar (-18.8792, 47.5079)
- Published: 2026-11-07T00:03:05.476Z · expires 2026-11-14T00:03:05.476Z
- Floors (The Arena): E9 Cultures, E10 Institutions, E12 States, E7 Ecosystems, E13 Civilizations
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The Russian Orthodox Church is constructing a new temple in Antananarivo, per Big News Network.

The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reaffirmed its commitment to transforming Africa's rice sector during the CARD General Meeting held in Madagascar, FAO reports.

U.S. And Madagascar are advancing maritime security cooperation as part of broader regional efforts, according to U.S. Africa Command.

## Sources

- [Russian Orthodox Church builds temple in Madagascar](https://www.bignewsnetwork.com/news/279416354/russian-orthodox-church-builds-temple-in-madagascar) · bignewsnetwork.com · 2026-11-06
- [FAO reaffirms commitment to transforming Africa’s rice sector at CARD General Meeting in Madagascar](https://www.fao.org/africa/news-stories/news-detail/fao-reaffirms-commitment-to-transforming-africa-s-rice-sector-at-card-general-meeting-in-madagascar/en) · fao.org · 2026-11-03
- [U.S. and Madagascar Advance Maritime Security Cooperation](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiTkFVX3lxTFBNcmo5ZVJES0hLb1pZMTUwUkd4VkFacVZ2T19PYzBiMmxmR2JMZmtueE5McnhyQTBQaG9tel95RXk0ZDNVb2U5WFV2QjFLdw?oc=5) · africom.mil · 2026-11-02