Omnis is revising its approach to the extractive sector. Sixteen projects are planned to strengthen the oversight of mining and petroleum activities in Madagascar. The goal is to better regulate the exploitation of mineral and petroleum resources to ensure greater benefits for Madagascar. This is the ambition stated in the 2026-2030 Strategic Refoundation Plan of […]
The postponement of IMF budget support disbursements has placed Madagascar in a delicate negotiation phase. In response to growing concerns, the State, through the Minister of Economy and Finance, is seeking to reassure the public. Dr. Herinjatovo Aimé Ramiarison, Minister of Economy and Finance, stated on the sidelines of a Central Bank event in Anosy
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The extension of the validity period for Malagasy passports has reached a new milestone. The principle of this reform was validated during the Council of Ministers held via videoconference on Tuesday, following a verbal communication presented by the Ministry of Public Security. This measure responds to a long-standing demand from the Malagasy diaspora, who have
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The Photography Museum will dedicate a ‘Café-Histoire’ session to the ‘teza’, the iconic commemorative poles of the ancient Betsileo kingdom of Manandriana. The ‘teza’, emblematic monuments of the heritage of the Malagasy Highlands, will be at the heart of a ‘Café-Histoire’ organized this Saturday at the Photography Museum in Anjohy. Hosted by Professor Narivelo Rajaonarimanana,
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August 6, 1896 – August 6, 2026: Exactly 130 years ago today, the French Parliament (Senate and Chamber of Deputies) passed the law declaring Madagascar and its dependencies a French colony. Signed by French President Félix Faure in Brest, the law was only made known in Antananarivo through the ‘Journal Officiel’ on September 27, 1896,
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Following the first two volumes of ‘Bâtir l’espoir’ (Building Hope), Viviane Rahariniaina has released her third book titled ‘Je ne poursuis pas, je me choisis’ (I do not pursue, I choose myself). Inspired by her own personal journey, the book places self-confidence at the heart of its message. The author will officially present the work
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Unusual incident. An armed man with a prior criminal record was arrested on Tuesday evening in Antaninandro, in the capital’s third arrondissement. According to information gathered by the Tana-Ville Company gendarmes, the individual was posing as a police officer and was carrying an unloaded Airsoft pistol in a holster. He was wearing a vest marked
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Three Japanese animated films were screened at Cinepax during a cultural festival. The event highlighted the richness of Japanese cinema to the Malagasy public. Japanese cinema came to Cinepax from August 3rd to 5th through a festival dedicated to Japanese animation. Organized by the Embassy of Japan and the Japan Foundation, in collaboration with the
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Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is in Kinshasa. The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) arrived on Tuesday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where the Ebola epidemic is intensifying, a representative of the organization indicated on Wednesday. He is expected to meet with Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi during his visit. The WHO Director-General’s visit
Members of Parliament will have to wait a little longer before addressing the bills and legislative proposals that were not covered during the last ordinary session in May. Concordant sources from the National Assembly indicate that the extraordinary session, approved by the Council of Ministers at the beginning of July, will not be scheduled until
