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PUBLIC HEALTH – Multiple diseases affect Ifanadiana

Malaria, measles, and malnutrition are affecting many children in Ifanadiana. Thirty-seven deaths have been recorded in two communes of the district. Several diseases are currently rampant in the Ifanadiana district. “There are cases of malaria, measles, and instances where children are suffering from both diseases simultaneously. Cases of malnutrition have also been identified among children […]

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COMMEMORATION – Friday declared a paid public holiday

Friday, September 25, will be declared a paid public holiday throughout the national territory. This day will be dedicated to commemorating the first anniversary of the events that occurred last year, as well as paying tribute to the victims and those affected. Commemorative activities are planned in Antananarivo and the other five provinces, in collaboration

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TELEVISION – Barea matches to be broadcast on Canal+

Good news for Barea supporters. The Malagasy Football Federation (FMF), represented by its president, Alfred Randriamanampisoa, and Canal+ Madagascar, represented by its general manager, Christophe Dessaints, signed an agreement yesterday in Andraharo for the broadcasting of the national team’s upcoming matches. Canal+ will broadcast the matches for the six qualifying rounds of the 2027 Africa

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Unity makes a farce

Where are we? It is worth asking this question. It seems we are walking on our heads. Everyone wants to do as they please. Transporters fought tooth and nail to cling to the Fasan’ny Karana station, refusing to move to the Amoronakona bus terminal, even though the two are worlds apart. Mixed with pickpockets, cart

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SAINT-AUGUSTIN – A sunfish dies after washing ashore

An unusual phenomenon occurred last Sunday when fishermen discovered a sunfish, also known as a ‘mola’, on the coast of Saint-Augustin, south of Toliara. The fish was found near the shore but was already dead. “The fishermen brought it back to the beach, but the sunfish was lifeless. Residents were advised to bury the fish

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TSIROANOMANDIDY – Primary school director struck by lightning in the street

Two men, a father and his son, were reportedly struck by lightning the day before yesterday afternoon in Miandrarivo, in the rural commune of Tsiroanomandidy. They were quickly transported to a health center. Unfortunately, the father did not survive. The latter was the director of a primary school (EPP). His son, however, was saved. The

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ORGANIZATION – Madagascar assumes the presidency of the International Cocoa Organization

An international position for Madagascar. The ‘Great Island’ takes the reins of the International Cocoa Organization (ICCO) Council for the 2026-2027 cocoa year. Philippe Fontayne, Vice-President of the National Cocoa Council, was elected president of the organization during the 114th ordinary meeting of the ICCO Council, held in Abidjan during the week of September 14,

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Marine Conservation: Antongil Bay Joins Madagascar’s List of Protected Marine Areas

Madagascar is expanding its protected marine areas. Following the designation of Atimo Vata’e in Androy, Sorkay in Sainte Marie, and Tandavandriva in Nosy Be, Antongil Bay has now joined the list of Madagascar’s four new protected marine areas, bringing the total newly secured area to nearly 1.8 million hectares. The Great Island now boasts a

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GREEN JOBS – Madagascar aims to make the ecological transition a new ground for youth employability

Agriculture, blue economy, renewable energy, sustainable tourism, circular economy, and sanitation: several sectors linked to the ecological transition have been identified as areas capable of creating new professional opportunities for young people in Madagascar. A working week dedicated to the development of green jobs is being held in Antanimena, with a focus on training, entrepreneurship,

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