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Drinking Water: Over a Million New Beneficiaries in One Year, Management Challenges Persist

More than 1.1 million new beneficiaries and 1,191 infrastructures built or rehabilitated. The annual report of the Ministry of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene highlights significant progress in access to drinking water. Over 1,100 infrastructures have been completed. Between November 2025 and June 2026, the Ministry of Water […] Captured & Published at: 2026-09-16 09:38:38 (Madagascar […]

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BEPC Exam: English becomes mandatory for all candidates

The elimination of Option B in the Brevet d’études du premier cycle (BEPC) exam marks the end of the choice to take or skip the English test. Starting from the 2026-2027 school year, this subject will be mandatory for all candidates. The BEPC, which concludes the four years of lower secondary education, will henceforth be

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Barley Sector: 20,000 Farmers Mobilized Across Three Regions

During the International Agriculture and Livestock Fair (FIA) 2026, held from September 10 to 13 at the CCI Ivato, STAR once again demonstrated its presence by showing firm support for the development of the Malagasy rural sector. This participation coincides with the 50th anniversary of its subsidiary, MALTO. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-16 09:24:18 (Madagascar

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Miss Madagascar 2026: The Grand Finale in December

The Miss Madagascar Committee (CMM) has unveiled the schedule for the 2026 edition: the grand national finale will be held on Saturday, December 19, in the capital. This exceptional evening will crown the young woman who will represent Madagascar at the 74th edition of Miss World, scheduled to take place in Tanzania in May 2027.

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Dream Seller: Between Political Reptilians and White Powder

Life is funny yet harsh, much like an influencer-comedian embroiled in a hard drug scandal. He did what was necessary to survive… or rather, to live on a beach of white powder. Life is truly brutal, especially when one imagines two corpulent singers, the heavyweights of the Malagasy scene, meeting up: […] Captured & Published

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Tovo J’Hay: An evening of intimacy and nostalgia

For fans of Malagasy variety music, mark your calendars for September 26th. Tovo J’Hay will take the stage at the Makay Lounge for a cabaret-style performance, a format highly favored by his admirers. Far from large stadiums and imposing stages, this evening focuses on proximity and direct interaction. It is a format that the artist

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Tradition: ‘Lohataona’ celebrated in Morondava

The Malagasy New Year of ‘unity’, in accordance with ‘Lohataona’ (literally the head of the year), has been celebrated in Morondava since September 14th. According to Félice Adolphe, president of the organizing committee, the ‘tsimandrimandy’ (vigil) is scheduled for Thursday night, marking the arrival of the new year the following day. Captured & Published at:

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Gasy Mihanta: Between Tradition, Modernity, and Acoustics

Following a highly acclaimed performance that captivated the night owls of Antananarivo, the group Gasy Mihanta is preparing for a reunion with live music enthusiasts. The band will return to the stage at the No Comment Bar in Isoraka this Saturday, September 19, for a cabaret-style concert. Known for their ability to blend tradition and

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One year after the 2025 ‘tolona’

“But history is only a perpetual renewal, a series of victories and defeats; a right is never definitively conquered, nor is any freedom safe from violence (…)”. What happened yesterday in Ambatofotsy does not contradict this reflection by Stefan Zweig in his work ‘Conscience Against Violence’. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-16 09:09:04 (Madagascar Local Time

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Handball – African Championship: The Akio cadets are ready for Abidjan

Following the junior team’s 14th-place finish at the U20 African Nations Championship in Côte d’Ivoire, the next generation is already stepping up. The U18 Akio team is taking the torch and preparing to hit the courts at the Palais des Sports de Treichville from September 15th to 22nd. This continental event, held in conjunction with

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