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RAIL TRANSPORT – The World Bank plans a conditional loan of $149 million for Madarail

Madarail could benefit from a $149 million loan from the World Bank to modernize its railway infrastructure, terminals, and storage capacities. However, the disbursement of this funding remains conditional upon the fulfillment of several commitments by the railway company and the State, according to a project document. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-20 17:08:39 (Madagascar Local […]

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HEALTH – Madagascar temporarily bans entry for non-resident foreigners from Ebola-affected countries and suspends travel to those regions

Madagascar is taking preventive measures against Ebola. In an inter-ministerial note published on August 19, the Great Island announced a temporary ban on the entry of non-resident foreigners who have stayed or transited within the last 21 days in countries affected by Ebola. Malagasy citizens, foreign residents, diplomats, and expatriate workers from international organizations and

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Ihorombe: Capacity building for medicine distributors

Last Tuesday, legal medicine distributors participated in a training session focused on strengthening their professional skills. The event was held at the Catholic Works Hall in Ihosy, under the guidance of the Directorate of Pharmacy, Laboratories, and Traditional Medicine (DPLMT) of the Ministry of Public Health. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-20 09:39:15 (Madagascar Local Time

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Environmental Cleaning and Awareness: Kopakelatra Launches Its Major Campaign in Mahajanga

This year, the Kopakelatra team, the environmental branch of STAR, has decided to start its cleaning operation earlier than usual. Normally scheduled for September during World Clean Up Day, the action was launched during the Star Tour Mahajanga 2026, with the Petite Plage (Small Beach) as the first site of intervention. This initiative is part

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Solar Energy Careers in Madagascar: An 8-Month Free Certified Training Program for 18-30 Year Olds

The renewable energy sector is taking off in Madagascar. Addressing the challenges of electricity access and the need to professionalize the youth, the PHARE project has just announced the official opening of registrations for the new training session for technicians in photovoltaic solar energy systems (TSSPV). The program is specifically aimed at young men and

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Ambohimanambola: Famadihana ceremony turns into a homicide

On Monday night, a violent altercation involving physical assault and the use of sharp objects occurred in the Andranomasina fokontany, Ambohimanambola commune, Mandoto district. The incident resulted in one death, three injuries, and the arrest of two individuals by the gendarmerie. The conflict broke out between two families following a famadihana (traditional reburial) ceremony. According

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Ampitatafika: Burglar shot during attempted break-in

A young man, approximately 20 years old, was shot and injured on the night of Wednesday, August 19, around 3 a.m., while attempting to break into a house in Ampitatafika. According to the homeowner, this was the second attempted intrusion attributed to the same individual. During the first attempt, the young man… Captured & Published

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Moramanga: Two dead after a violent collision between a semi-trailer and a taxi-be

Two siblings lost their lives in a traffic accident that occurred on Tuesday evening on the RN2, in Ampasipotsy Gara, in the Moramanga district. Three other people were injured in this collision involving a taxi-be (public transport minibus) and a semi-trailer. According to information gathered from local authorities, the victims were… Captured & Published at:

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Northern Livestock: Between Conservation and Challenge

The Brahman bloodline is unmistakable in Mr. Ludovic’s herd in Bitahitry, located in the Diego II district. At first glance, the difference is striking. The silhouette and size of the animals clearly reflect the heritage of this breed, which was introduced to Madagascar between 1950 and 1960 with the goal of genetic improvement. Captured &

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