The incident occurred yesterday morning. A woman shopping at the Avance Center became a victim. Upon reviewing the surveillance camera footage, it was confirmed that the perpetrators were all women. There were at least three women in the group. One approached the victim from the side, the second blocked her from behind, and the third […]
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The Madagascar Autruche company, based in Tsivatrinikamo, Antsirabe, has issued a statement regarding the occupation and looting of its land, which it claims began in November 2025. According to the company’s owner, a Malagasy national, the land is legally registered under the company’s name and possesses a Certificate of Legal Status, a land title, and
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Since their appointment to the Mamitiana Rajaonarison government, they have not appeared publicly alongside Marc Ravalomanana and have been notably absent from the field visits and actions organized by the “Tiako i Madagasikara” (TIM) party. This creates an uncomfortable position for the three ministers from the TIM party. Will they… Captured & Published at: 2026-08-06
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Meeting on Wednesday for the Council of Ministers, the government decided to extend the validity period of travel documents from five to ten years. This is a long-awaited reform, particularly for Malagasy citizens living abroad, which is expected to reduce administrative procedures and lower the costs associated with renewals. This measure fulfills a previous announcement.
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Municipal agents of the Antsirabe urban commune are demanding their salaries. A new period of turbulence is shaking the municipality. Since yesterday, municipal employees have been observing a general strike to demand the payment of three months of salary arrears, further plunging the communal administration into a deadlock. This social movement comes as the appointment
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The quiet announcement of a potential merger-absorption of the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) by the CNRS by 2027 has sparked deep concern within the academic and scientific community in Madagascar. Present on the Big Island since 1947, the French institution embodies a model of equitable ‘North-South’ partnership, which is now seriously
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The Council of Ministers held the day before yesterday at the Iavoloha State Palace proceeded with a series of appointments to high-level state positions. 59 officials were designated to various strategic posts, compared to 6 revocations of appointment decrees. The new assignments concern several ministries as well as the Presidency of the Republic. Captured &
The standoff over the housing allowance for employees of the Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) has taken a new turn. The decision rendered by the Council of State on August 4, 2026, clarifies the prerogatives of the Special Delegation during the transitional period preceding the installation of bodies resulting from the by-election. According to ruling
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Mahajanga is preparing for three days of festivities. From August 15 to 17, the Star Tour will set up camp at the Mahajanga waterfront, featuring a completely free program that combines concerts, entertainment, games, dining, and relaxation areas. Through this event, Star aims to highlight Malagasy culture, promote national talent, and offer a convivial moment
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Training offers will be adapted to the labor market. The Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training will organize national meetings for the reform of technical education and vocational training on August 11 and 12 in Mahajanga. “The goal is to identify what exists in each region. Training programs will be adjusted accordingly to match
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