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COOPERATION – Madagascar and Botswana set a 30-day deadline to renew their framework agreement and sign sectoral deals

A framework agreement to be renewed and sectoral deals to be signed. Madagascar and Botswana have given themselves 30 days to finalize the new framework for their cooperation, originally established in 2006, and to further enrich it. This deadline was announced on Saturday in Gaborone by the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, following […]

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LIVESTOCK – Madagascar strengthens prevention to limit excessive antibiotic use in animals

A nationwide mass vaccination campaign for poultry has been announced this year on the Great Island. This measure is part of the Ministry of Livestock’s strategy aimed at preventing animal diseases and reducing the excessive or inappropriate use of antibiotics in farming. Animal disease prevention is among the key priorities. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-04

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ADMINISTRATION – Cost of Malagasy passport set to increase with extended validity period

The cost of the Malagasy passport, currently set at 190,000 ariary, will be revised as part of a project to extend its validity period. The new amount has not yet been determined, announced the Minister of Public Security, Inspector General of Police Erick Michel Wouli Soumah Idrissa, during an interview on the sidelines of the

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The Return of El Niño: Facing Internal Displacement Due to Climate Impacts

Under the threat of an extreme El Niño phenomenon, comparable to the 1982 crisis, Madagascar is preparing to face acute droughts in the South and devastating floods in other regions. This unprecedented climate chaos risks exacerbating rural exodus and leading to large-scale internal displacement of populations, while plunging the country into further instability. Captured &

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Leadership change at MVola: Customer experience at the heart of its new strategy

Mobile money operator MVola is entering a new phase of development with the appointment of Alexandre Castel as General Manager. Introduced yesterday at the operator’s headquarters, this leadership change is accompanied by several reforms affecting both services and the customer experience. Among the key developments is the new pricing for merchant payments. From now on,

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Russia-Madagascar: Dovo Phasilas Maxime, expertise at the service of Madagascar

Originally from Toamasina and a graduate of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Dovo Phasilas Maxime says she is ready to put her experience and skills at the service of Madagascar. Holding a doctoral degree in diplomacy and international relations, she is now well known within the Malagasy student community in… Captured & Published at:

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Rural Electrification: 8,000 Households Benefit in Haute Matsiatra and Amoron’i Mania

In Madagascar, access to electricity remains a major challenge. The electrification rate is estimated at only 14% nationwide and nearly 5% in rural areas. In many localities, electricity remains a luxury that is difficult to access. Known for its actions in nutrition, agriculture, and rural development, the NGO Gret is also intervening in this sector.

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Paositra Malagasy and DHL Express: A convention to strengthen international trade

Paositra Malagasy (Malagasy Post) and DHL Express signed a convention yesterday to strengthen their collaboration in the field of international express transport. The ceremony was held in the presence of a representative from the Ministry of Digital Development, Posts and Telecommunications (MDNPT), as well as officials from both parties. This collaboration between the two entities

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Maevatanàna: 1.5 Tons of Expired Goods Destroyed and Burned

The Betsiboka Regional Directorate of Trade and Consumer Affairs is taking a firm stance against the circulation of expired goods that could lead to food poisoning. During daily market inspections conducted by the Betsiboka Regional Directorate of Trade and Consumer Affairs, 1.5 tons of expired, unfit-for-consumption goods valued at 14 million Ariary were seized and

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Antanimena: Meat for sale washed in dirty water

The public was shocked and outraged after seeing photos circulating on social media. A sack of chicken meat was seen being washed in stagnant, dirty, and muddy water in lower Antanimena. Someone noticed the incident, took photos, and shared them, causing the news to spread rapidly. This is not the first time such an incident

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