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RURAL ELECTRIFICATION – New economic and social momentum expected in Antsiafabositra and Beanana thanks to solar power plants

“Students gaining study hours after dark, more reliable and better-equipped health services, emerging economic activities, and new prospects for entire rural communities.” The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) hopes that the new solar photovoltaic power plants installed in Antsiafabositra and Beanana, in the Maevatanana district, Betsiboka region, will gradually transform living conditions and the local […]

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AGRICULTURE – A hybrid rice seed production center to be established in Madagascar in collaboration with China, according to the Prime Minister

Madagascar aims to produce hybrid rice seeds locally to reduce reliance on imports. Following an official mission to China, Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison announced the establishment of a hybrid rice seed production center on the Great Island as part of bilateral cooperation. The goal is to produce seeds locally for farmers while conducting research on

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Public Health: Drones deployed to accelerate the delivery of essential medicines and health products in Ifanadiana

The health response is also taking to the skies. Faced with suspected cases of malaria and measles reported in several localities of the Ifanadiana district, notably in Ampasinambo, Fasintsara, and Ambinanisery, UNFPA Madagascar drones have been mobilized to accelerate the delivery of essential medicines and other health products. Eight flights have already been completed since

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TRAGEDY – A sixth person dies 12 days after the traffic accident in the Ambohidahy tunnel on September 8

The death toll continues to rise following the accident that occurred in the Ambohidahy tunnel on September 8. A 32-year-old mother succumbed to her injuries on Friday night. She is the sixth victim to die among the nine people struck by the taxi-be (public minibus) that Wednesday afternoon. Hospitalized since the day of the accident,

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PUBLIC HEALTH – Strengthened health response in Ifanadiana following reports of dozens of deaths pending analysis results

Health authorities in Ifanadiana are seeking to reassure the public. Dr. Christophe Tsitohery, Regional Director of Public Health for Vatovavy, stated that the health emergency is under control following reports of 36 deaths—four in hospitals and 32 within communities—in Ampasinambo and Fasitsara. While the exact causes remain to be determined, medical teams are strengthening patient

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MINING – Legal gold exports resume officially with 2.60 kg recorded at the one-stop shop

Three gold bars weighing 2.60 kg left Madagascar “legally” on Saturday. These bars passed through the one-stop shop located in Ivato, which has resumed operations after several months of suspension. According to the Ministry of Mines, these bars were exported by two companies holding gold trading licenses. Suspended in 2020, then reauthorized in 2024, legal

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West Africa: The United States to return $2.5 million in assets from former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh

The U.S. Department of Justice announced on Friday, September 18, that nearly $2.5 million from the liquidation of a property owned by former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh in the United States will be returned to The Gambia to compensate victims of his regime. The net amount totals $2,507,911.73. The funds originated from the sale of

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CELEBRATION – American culture and history come to City Hall for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence

Antananarivo City Hall will transform into a space dedicated to discovering American culture and history on September 26 and 27. The U.S. Embassy in Madagascar is organizing the “Freedom Festival,” a free event open to the public, as part of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States. Over two

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Street Commerce: Cairo standardizes its kiosks and gives managers three months to comply

Thousands of kiosks lining the streets of Cairo are set to undergo a visual transformation. Authorities in the Egyptian capital have launched a standardization program for authorized kiosks, giving operators a three-month deadline to adopt the new model. Presented this week by Cairo Governor Ibrahim Saber, the initiative aims to harmonize the appearance of these

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HIGHER EDUCATION – Graduation ceremony for over 100 new graduates from the Higher School of Agronomic Sciences

96 new agricultural engineers and 38 master’s degree holders in agronomic and environmental sciences from the Higher School of Agronomic Sciences (ESSA) of the University of Antananarivo are now called upon to put their skills to work for the agricultural sector and rural development. The graduation and diploma awarding ceremony was held on Friday, September

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