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Vohibato: Vehicle carrying FLM church members overturns, four dead and 34 injured

A serious traffic accident occurred on the evening of Sunday, August 16, in Vohibato. Four people lost their lives and 34 others were injured after a vehicle carrying members of the FLM church overturned. The tragedy occurred around 10 p.m. at PK 419+100, near the Ambalavao-kely bridge. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-18 09:24:20 (Madagascar Local […]

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Food Poisoning: 30 People Hospitalized in Ambatomaro

Consuming a mixed dish (composé) at a local street food stall is reported to be the cause of a food poisoning incident that occurred in the Ambatomaro area last weekend. Dozens of people were affected and had to be hospitalized. Symptoms including vomiting, diarrhea, headaches, respiratory distress, and blurred vision began to manifest in the

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Ilanivato: A man suspected of stealing items from vehicles arrested

A man suspected of stealing items from inside vehicles was arrested by the National Police on Saturday afternoon in the AMEA area of Ilanivato. Around 4:30 PM, traffic police officers noticed a young man acting suspiciously. They approached him for a routine check, but as soon as the man saw the police, he attempted to

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External Financing: BADEA Eyes $40 Million to Continue RN5 Project

A delegation from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) is currently in Antananarivo to evaluate the second phase of the RN5 road development project between Vahibe and Mananara-Nord. Received yesterday by the Minister of Economy and Finance, the delegation indicated that the institution is considering a contribution of 40 million USD. The

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Ambatovy: Drinking water supply for over 2,700 people in Ampitambe

Ambatovy continues its corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities. The mining company is supporting local communities with drinking water supply projects. As a result, 2,730 people residing in the Ampitambe fokontany, in the rural commune of Ambohibary, Moramanga, now have access to drinking water thanks to the completion of new gravity-fed drinking water supply infrastructure. Captured

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Public Lighting: 104 Solar Streetlights Installed in Toamasina

Public lighting continues to expand in Toamasina. A total of 104 solar streetlights have already been installed in several fokontany within the Ankirihiry and Morarano districts, according to a report released last weekend by the Regional Directorate of Energy and Hydrocarbons (DREH) of Toamasina. Work is currently ongoing in the Morarano district. Captured & Published

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ADF-17: $500,000 for a leverage effect of several hundred million

Far from being a simple expense, Madagascar’s $500,000 contribution to the ADF-17 is part of a financing mechanism from which the country itself benefits, to the tune of several hundred million dollars. $500,000 paid, but several hundred million mobilized in return to finance the country’s development. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-18 09:09:01 (Madagascar Local Time

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Credit Market: A slight slowdown in the first half of 2026

As economic activity continues its adjustment in 2026, data from the Credit Information Bureau (BIC) reveal a contrasting trend in the credit market in Madagascar. Overall installment credit activity recorded a slight slowdown compared to the same period in 2025. However, the non-amortizable credit segment remains stable. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-18 09:08:49 (Madagascar Local

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5th Edition of Festikite: Around a Hundred National and International Riders Gather

The 5th edition of Festikite Madagascar, organized by Mada Kite Bros in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts, took place last week in the Sakalava Bay, Antsiranana. About a hundred passionate kitesurfing riders, both amateurs and professionals from Madagascar and abroad, participated in this event. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-18 09:08:37 (Madagascar Local

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“Village Copain du Monde”: Ten days of activities for 70 children

The 2026 edition of the “Village Copain du Monde” (World Friend Village) has officially opened its doors, bringing together 70 children from modest backgrounds for a program focused on education, discovery, and solidarity. The initiative is organized by the Malagasy Solidarity Committee (CSM), with the support of international partners, notably the Secours populaire français. Captured

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