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DIPLOMACY – The Presidency of the Refoundation reports the European Union’s willingness to support Madagascar in upcoming elections

Electoral governance was at the heart of the meeting between the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, and the Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, on Friday in Brussels. According to the Presidency of the Refoundation, the European official expressed the European Union’s willingness to support Madagascar in this sector. The Malagasy head […]

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JUSTICE – Seven individuals arrested over suspected escape attempt by Colonel Patrick Rakotomamonjy at Tsiafahy, according to the Antananarivo Prosecutor’s Office

Seven individuals have been implicated in an investigation regarding a suspected escape attempt by Colonel Patrick Rakotomamonjy, who is currently detained at the Tsiafahy Central Prison. Their case was presented to the investigating judge on Tuesday, according to Narindra Navalona Rakotoniaina, the Public Prosecutor at the Court of First Instance of Antananarivo. According to the

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INDIAN OCEAN – Santé Publique France reports a rise in malaria cases in Reunion Island and warns of a “regional resurgence”

Forty-seven imported cases of malaria have been reported in Reunion Island since January 2026, already exceeding the total recorded for the entire year of 2025, which saw 35 cases. Santé Publique France (French Public Health Agency) notes a “regional resurgence” of malaria, against a backdrop of rising reports in several neighboring Indian Ocean countries. According

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CYBERCRIME – South Africa announces the extradition of six Nigerians suspected of romance scams to the United States

Six Nigerians suspected of defrauding more than six million dollars in romance scams are to be extradited from South Africa to the United States on Friday, South African authorities announced. The suspects are wanted by the American justice system for alleged wire fraud and money laundering. The six men, identified as alleged members of the

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EDUCATION – Locally-sourced school meals for 11,000 students in the Itasy region

11,000 students in the Itasy region will benefit from nutritious school meals every day during the 2026-2027 school year. The meals will be prepared using products sourced from local communities, thanks to support provided to the World Food Programme (WFP) by the Lions Clubs International Foundation and World Food Program USA. The project was launched

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ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS – Bianco installs an information and reporting kiosk at Ivato International Airport

Informing, raising awareness, and collecting reports. The Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (Bianco) now has a dedicated space within Ivato International Airport to strengthen the prevention and fight against corruption in this strategic location. On Thursday, the anti-corruption agency and Ravinala Airports officially opened a Bianco kiosk at the airport. The initiative aims to bring anti-corruption mechanisms

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PRODUCTION – Stakeholders urged to accelerate the transformation of agricultural, livestock, and fishery products at FIA 2026

Transforming agricultural, livestock, and fishery products to boost production and strengthen food sovereignty in Madagascar—this was a key message during the opening of the 2026 International Fair for Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries (FIA), which kicked off on Thursday at the Ivato International Conference Center (CCI). Under the theme “Madagascar in Motion: Produce, Transform, Develop,” FIA

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DIPLOMACY – Madagascar and Belgium aim to warm up relations with the upcoming appointment of a Malagasy ambassador to Brussels

Madagascar is set to appoint a new ambassador to Belgium, nearly two years after the departure of its last representative. This decision comes as both nations express a desire to revitalize and warm up bilateral relations that had previously cooled, according to Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever. Colonel Michaël Randrianirina stated in Brussels on

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Ambroise Rakotondrazafindrabe: The struggle is second nature

Born on December 7, 1959, in Ejeda and residing in Sanfily, Toliara, Ambroise Rakotondrazafindrabe, affectionately known as “Tonton Ambroise,” is a personality recognized for his constant commitment to serving the community, the youth, and social development. Deeply attached to the city of Toliara and its inhabitants, he has dedicated his life to various social causes.

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Exported Animals: Two Red Ruffed Lemurs Become American Citizens

In July 2026, the North Florida Wildlife Center, located in Lloyd, Florida, welcomed two male red ruffed lemurs, bringing the total number of these critically endangered primates at the facility to four. The center has established a partnership with the NGO ‘Green Again Madagascar’. A portion of the proceeds derived from […] Captured & Published

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