Transforming an idea into a viable project capable of generating revenue remains a challenge for many young entrepreneurs in Madagascar. The Student Entrepreneurs Club of the Rendez-vous des Entrepreneurs (CEERE), with the support of the Viseo Group, is assisting project leaders through EJE Lab 3.0, a four-month program. The support is based on guidance, practical […]
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The President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly rejects the status of Paris’s emissary. However, he acknowledges his desire to play a role as a parliamentary liaison between Madagascar and France. Maintaining political contact is the core objective of Bruno Fuchs, President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National
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The construction site of the future Amoronakona water treatment plant is taking shape. According to a technician, the foundation for this new infrastructure is complete. “We first came here at the end of 2025 for the groundbreaking ceremony. Today, we can see real progress on the site. In six months, the 4-hectare fencing and the
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The nine-year period of colonial military government in Madagascar concluded with a mixed legacy. Significant transformations occurred shortly after the conquest, including territorial unification, administrative centralization, the launch of medical and educational initiatives, and the establishment of a vital communication network. These achievements underscore the profound impact of General Joseph Simon Gallieni, whose work remained
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Age takes its toll. After serving the population for nearly a century and a half (135 years), the Cenhosoa—formerly the Military Hospital, Soavinandriana Hospital, and Girard and Robic Hospital—is clearly showing the scars of its longevity. The building has gone years without any significant renovation, and services have failed to improve. Worse, patients are forced
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Healthcare expenses are becoming difficult for some families to bear. The cost of medication adds to the burden of medical tests, consultations, and other fees incurred when a loved one falls ill. In hospitals, families sometimes face multiple expenses simultaneously. “We currently have a sick relative, and purchasing medication represents a significant portion of our
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The Sahofika project appears to be emerging from a deadlock. A delegation from the Malagasy Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSM) visited the site to assess its current status. According to information shared on August 7 by local station AZ Radio, FSM Board Chairman Andriniaina Raharinomena, Director General Beni Xavier Rasolofonirina, and Antanifotsy district MP Narson Rafidimanana
Nine months after the political shift of October 2025, Paris is observing Madagascar, taking the pulse, and clearly seeking to redefine the contours of a relationship that is no longer one-sided. After a week-long visit to Madagascar, Bruno Fuchs, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly, is advocating for cooperation that
A new salary scale is now in effect. The Urban Commune of Antsiranana has announced an increase in the housing allowance granted to its employees. Following the adoption of the proposal by the Municipal Council, this allowance will now range between 50,000 and 65,000 Ariary, depending on the staff category. Previously, the housing allowance for
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the provision of 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to support the response to the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The vaccine is approved for the Zaire strain of the virus, but its effectiveness against the Bundibugyo strain, responsible for the current outbreak in
