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INSURANCE – Subscription rates remain low in Madagascar

In Madagascar, insurance has yet to become a deeply ingrained habit for the general population. While mandatory motor third-party liability insurance is relatively well-known, other forms of coverage remain largely unfamiliar. Individuals, families, students, businesses, and farmers can all benefit from various offerings, yet a lack of information and the cost of premiums remain the […]

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DIANA REGION – Bushfires spread at an alarming rate

Several rural communes in Antsiranana-II and Ambilobe are being hit by a series of fires. Negligence and risky practices are among the primary causes. Bushfires are currently gaining ground in the districts of Antsiranana-II and Ambilobe. From the west to the mid-west, passing through the south and north, several rural communes are affected by this

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ISLAND GAMES – Madagascar 974 selection and Reunion Island team draw in friendly match

A great evening of football took place between two regional selections. The Reunion Island team is continuing its preparations for the 12th Indian Ocean Island Games to be held in Comoros (August 10-19, 2027). On Tuesday evening, the Reunion Football League organized a friendly match consisting of three 30-minute periods between its A-team and a

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PUBLIC DOMAIN – Non-compliant bus shelters demolished

Unauthorized bus shelters have been removed in Andranomena and Ambodihady. The operation was carried out by the Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA), which also initiated a reorganization of markets operating irregularly in these sectors. The affected markets were given a 48-hour notice to reorganize their locations before the cleanup operation began. According to the CUA,

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HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT – Volobe Amont reaches a new milestone

The memorandum of understanding for the Volobe Amont project was signed this Wednesday at the Iavoloha State Palace, reviving the plan for a power plant with a capacity of over 120 megawatts. The focus now shifts to finalizing financing before construction begins. The agreement was signed between the Malagasy State and the Compagnie Générale d’Hydroélectricité

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Ampahimanga, Arivonimamo: Gendarmes shoot and kill an electrical cable thief

Caught in the act of attempting to steal Jirama electrical cables in Ampahimanga, Arivonimamo, a man was shot and killed by gendarmes. His alleged accomplices, at least six in number, managed to escape. Patrols by gendarmes and members of local vigilance committees continue until the early morning in the Itasy region, where thefts of Jirama

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Unauthorized Protest: Former Minister Sentenced to Five Years in Prison

Former Minister Marie Michelle Sahondrarimalala was sentenced yesterday to five years in prison for disturbing public order. Twelve other defendants received one-year suspended prison sentences. The former Minister of National Education, who is also a deputy for the Irmar group, was sentenced yesterday to five years of imprisonment by the Anosy Court of First Instance.

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LITERATURE – Alexandre Lenot presents his award-winning novel

Winner of the 2026 Prix des Cinq Continents de la Francophonie, Alexandre Lenot presented his novel “Cette vieille chanson qui brûle” to the public, before donating a copy to the National Library of Madagascar. Francophone literature was in the spotlight yesterday at the Dox Hall of the National Library of Madagascar. As the winner of

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HEALTH SECURITY – All passengers subject to checks at Ivato

Ivato International Airport is implementing strict health security measures to mitigate the risk of Ebola virus introduction. These measures are overseen by the Ministry of Public Health. All travelers arriving in Madagascar are now subject to health screenings and traceability protocols without exception. Isolation procedures are in place, with medical teams mobilized 24/7 and an

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