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Herilaza Imbiki: ‘Changing people without changing the rules will sooner or later lead to the same crises’

As a career magistrate and trained jurist, Herilaza Imbiki calls for moving beyond the simple replacement of leaders or institutions to initiate a profound transformation of the Malagasy state. Faced with the current political situation, Herilaza Imbiki offers an analysis that goes beyond the mere electoral calendar. In his view, Madagascar will not be able […]

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Diplomacy: Rivo Rakotovao to Brussels, Georget Mandehatsara to New Delhi

Last Saturday, the Malagasy government made two strategic appointments within its diplomatic corps. Former Senate President and interim Head of State, Rivo Rakotovao, has been officially appointed as Madagascar’s Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union. He succeeds Jean Omer Beriziky and will be tasked with strengthening ties between the two regions.

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Heritage and Modernity: Illumination of the 8,000 m² Esplanade of the Rova of Manjakamiadana

A solar lighting project covering the entire courtyard of the Rova of Manjakamiadana has been implemented through a partnership between the Ministry of Communication and Culture, the Office of the Rova of Madagascar (ORMADA), and the Filatex Group. This project aims to ensure the permanent illumination of the 8,000 m² esplanade. Captured & Published at:

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Ivato Airport: Customs sanctions inappropriate behavior

The denunciation has borne fruit. The Malagasy Customs reacted following publications shared on social media reporting the inappropriate behavior of one of its agents at Ivato International Airport on September 8, 2026. In a statement, the customs administration confirmed the facts and announced that measures have been taken. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-14 09:39:06 (Madagascar

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Cocoa Sector: Malagasy Quality in the Spotlight at the International Agriculture Fair

As one of the key sectors for Malagasy exports, cocoa was in the spotlight during the International Agriculture Fair, which took place last week at the CCI Ivato. Cocoa had a notable presence with a large stand from the National Cocoa Council (CNC), bringing together the entire value chain. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-14 09:38:53

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Road Infrastructure: Acceleration of works to reduce a loss estimated at 1.11 percentage points of GDP

While expenditure commitments and road works are currently accelerating, a study by the DGEP highlights the economic stakes of this effort: the rehabilitation and maintenance of the network could generate up to 1.11 additional percentage points of GDP. Indeed, the poor state of Malagasy roads is not only a constraint for the […] Captured &

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Social Safety Nets: Over 1.9 Million Families Supported Since 2016

In Madagascar, nearly 1.9 million families have benefited from social safety net programs since 2016. This national mobilization illustrates the commitment to building a more resilient and inclusive society by supporting vulnerable households toward autonomy and dignity. The Social Safety Nets and Social Resilience Nets projects, coordinated by… Captured & Published at: 2026-09-14 09:24:31 (Madagascar

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Mahamasina: New traffic plan in effect starting today

A new traffic change is coming to Mahamasina for motorists. Starting today, September 14, 2026, a new traffic scheme is in effect due to construction work carried out as part of the second phase of the Antananarivo Integrated Sanitation Program (PIAA2). The current works began on… Captured & Published at: 2026-09-14 09:24:19 (Madagascar Local Time

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Preschool: Infrastructure to better prepare children for primary school

The Axian Foundation places great importance on preschool education in its initiatives. Recent visits were conducted at the EPP Mahazoarivo II in Antsirabe and the EPP Andafiatsimo in Ambatolampy. At Mahazoarivo II, nearly 120 children aged 4 to 5 are enrolled in preschool, where they are divided into groups. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-14 09:24:06

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Cardiology: Two New Associate Professors in Madagascar

Following the national medical aggregation competition that concluded last week, the medical specialty of cardiology now has two new associate professors. They are Professor Miandrisoa Rija Mikhaël and Professor Rakoto Sedson Olivier. They bring the total number of associate professors in cardiology in Madagascar to five. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-14 09:23:51 (Madagascar Local Time

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