Météo Madagascar has placed the southern part of the country under a weather alert. Heavy rains are expected to hit these regions this week. According to the “heavy rain” alert bulletin issued yesterday by Météo Madagascar, “an intensification of precipitation is expected in the southeastern part of the island, reaching 40 to 60 mm of […]
WEATHER – Heavy rain alerts in southern Madagascar Read More »
The road network in Antananarivo is set to expand. A new road will connect Ambodivona and Masay, as announced during the Council of Ministers meeting held on Tuesday, September 29, at the Iavoloha State Palace. A source from the Ministry of Territorial Planning and Land Services stated yesterday that this project is part of a
TRAFFIC – A new road will connect Ambodivona and Masay Read More »
Accustomed to participating in the Smooth Night as a backing vocalist since 2017, Yrinaf will take center stage this time. This Friday, the Ibis Hotel & Spa in Ankorondrano will host this 20th edition, dedicated to Mariah Carey and scheduled outdoors by the pool, in front of approximately 400 spectators. This new responsibility marks an
MUSICAL JOURNEY – Yrinaf reaches a new milestone in her career Read More »
After establishing peace in Imerina, King Andrianampoinimerina decided to replace the ‘Fihaonana’—traditional meeting places used by warriors to trade war spoils—with organized markets. He gathered his subjects at Andohalo and Antsahatsiroa to encourage the trade of agricultural, livestock, and artisanal products, as well as slaves. However, he strictly prohibited pork, alcohol, and hemp within the
Hagamainty Challenges the Kingdom’s Greats Read More »
Insecurity is currently worsening in the commune of Ilakaka Be. According to information gathered on-site, more than five people have been shot dead in just the last few days, most of whom were small-scale miners and gemstone buyers. Less than a week ago, a butcher was attacked by armed ‘dahalo’ (bandits) in the city center
ILAKAKA BE – Five miners shot dead Read More »
Madagascar Airlines is spreading its wings towards Reunion Island. The Malagasy airline has announced the resumption of the route between Madagascar and Reunion Island on December 16, featuring a connection between Reunion, Sainte-Marie, and Antananarivo. The flight will be operated by an ATR 72 with two weekly rotations. This resumption will be preceded by a
The verdict has been delivered for Marie Michelle Sahondrarimalala. The former Minister of National Education has been sentenced to five years of firm imprisonment in a case involving accusations of endangering state security. She was found guilty of the charges brought against her, alongside twelve other defendants. The Court of First Instance of Antananarivo rendered
The State is establishing a new structure dedicated to the fight against corruption. During this Tuesday’s Council of Ministers, the High Commission for Youth in charge of Civic Engagement and Anti-Corruption (HCJ-ECLC) was instituted under the Presidency of the Republic. Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refondation, announced the creation of this “special structure” last
The fokontany of Maroafo has been selected as the testing site for seawater desalination technology developed by the Chinese company Jiangsu Bangtec Huachuang Sci-Tech Co., Ltd. Located in the commune of Antaritarika, in the Androy region, this site will host the technical feasibility study for seawater desalination in Madagascar, as outlined in an agreement signed
Madagascar is strengthening its diplomatic relations with Egypt. The Council of Ministers this Tuesday officially approved the establishment of an Embassy of the Republic of Madagascar in Egypt. The opening of this new permanent diplomatic representation will allow Madagascar to have a direct presence in this North African region and thus strengthen its external diplomatic
