T-minus 3 days. With the 2026 Baccalaureate exams approaching, the government is strengthening security measures to ensure the smooth conduct of this national examination. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Security, has implemented digital monitoring and a zero-tolerance policy against any attempts to destabilize the process. […]
2025 was not an easy year; it was, in fact, particularly challenging. Despite a context marked by institutional uncertainties in Madagascar and a complex international economic climate, Miarakap, a fund manager specializing in supporting entrepreneurs, claims to have emerged stronger. In its 2025 annual report, CEO Emmanuel Cotsoyannis describes the period as an “antifragile year.”
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A specific setup for a fast lane. Residents of Soavimasoandro are demanding the construction of a pedestrian bridge on the road connecting Tsarasaotra to Ivato. Following another fatal accident that occurred on Thursday evening in their neighborhood, they took to the streets on Friday morning to make their voices heard. Protesters erected barricades and burned
A few months ago, the Madcap Isotry center hosted 200 homeless people. In recent weeks, attendance has surged, with the center now accommodating over 460 homeless individuals each night, according to Dina Michel Ramananirina, the Regional Director of Population and Solidarity (DRPS) for Analamanga. This increase is attributed to the implementation of a new strategy
Small and very small Malagasy businesses are set to gain easier access to digital solutions. The partnership agreement signed on Thursday between the Association of Malagasy Enterprises (FOM – Fikambanan’ny orinasa Malagasy) and the start-up Clood Madagascar aims primarily to accelerate their digital transformation. Under the agreement, FOM members will benefit from exclusive preferential terms
The National Nutrition Office (ONN) has moved. This government-affiliated body now has its own headquarters: a three-story building featuring 35 offices with a capacity for over 50 staff members. Its construction is set to bolster the institution’s profile while enhancing multisectoral coordination in nutrition initiatives, program monitoring, knowledge management, and institutional communication—all essential actions to
The progress and prospects for the implementation of the Refoundation program were presented to the member states of the Southern African Development Community (SADC). Minister of Foreign Affairs, Alice N’Diaye, participated in the 28th Ordinary Meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation, held on July 16 and 17
The skies connecting Madagascar and the Comoros will reopen after years of interruption. The inaugural flight operated by Madagascar Airlines is scheduled for July 30, 2026. This timeline was announced by both the Malagasy Ministry of Transport and Meteorology and the Embassy of the Union of the Comoros in Antananarivo. Two weekly flights are planned,
“The way politics is conducted has practically not changed. The voices change, the faces too, but the discourse remains the same as that of previous generations,” sighs Adoré Rahajaniaina, a 65-year-old observer of public life. At his age, he has experienced several political transitions and possesses the necessary perspective. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-17 07:56:43
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Grill Shack hosts Levelo for an acoustic cabaret. Fans of acoustic music and Malagasy variety are invited tonight to the Grill Shack in Ivandry. The group Levelo will perform an intimate cabaret, revisiting their greatest hits in a friendly atmosphere. It is the perfect opportunity to rediscover the artist’s polished lyrics and timeless melodies. Captured
