Judicial and prison authorities reported yesterday an alleged plot to help a prisoner escape from Tsiafahy prison and set fire to the facility. The Public Prosecutor of the Antananarivo Court of First Instance and the Regional Director of Prison Administration provided details on an ongoing investigation into the high-security Tsiafahy prison. According to their statements, […]
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The Malagasy agricultural sector remains fragile, with several factors hindering its momentum. The International Fair for Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries served as a platform to highlight these bottlenecks. Behind the more than 220 exhibition stands at the International Fair for Agriculture, which opened yesterday at the Ivato International Conference Center (CCI), discussions on the future
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As announced prior to his departure, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina met with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, yesterday. According to the Presidency, strengthening cooperation between the two nations was the focus of their discussions. The meeting took place at the Élysée Palace following the opening of the International Space Summit. This marks the second encounter between
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A family facing three major health battles is organizing a solidarity afternoon featuring several artists to fund medical care for their loved ones. Three members of the same family are fighting three separate battles with a shared need: solidarity. Two of them are battling cancer, while another suffers from chronic kidney failure. Faced with the
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The abolition of the A, C, and D series in the baccalaureate is causing disorganization in private schools, with teachers struggling to adapt. The start of the school year has proven difficult for private institutions due to uncertainty regarding the curriculum to be adopted. Many teachers were caught off guard by the announcement. A physics
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During the two-day International Space Summit in Paris, the President of the Refoundation and the First Lady highlighted an elegance inspired by Malagasy clothing heritage, blending traditional symbols, local materials, and contemporary cuts. The Malagasy tradition was reflected in the details of their attire. Both the President and the First Lady opted for outfits with
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More than a month after the public denunciation of unpaid salaries for Barea coach Romuald Rakotondrabe, the arrears have yet to be settled. The situation remains unresolved. The saga surrounding the unpaid wages of the former Barea head coach, Romuald Félix Rakotondrabe, known as Rôrô, is far from over. The technician, who secured a silver
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On a mission to Madagascar, the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) is evaluating the governance of the extractive sector. Discussions are focused on the country’s commitments and mining transparency. The Malagasy extractive sector is under special scrutiny. Since September 7, the International Secretariat of the EITI has been in Madagascar to assess the evolution of
Madagascar’s basketball scene is preparing for its biggest event of the year. From September 24 to October 4, 2026, the Palais des Sports de Mahamasina in Antananarivo will host the final phase of the N1A National Championship for senior men and women. After months of competition across various regions, the country’s top teams will gather
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Passengers at Antananarivo International Airport now have an additional contact point to report potential corruption. An independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (BIANCO) kiosk was officially installed yesterday at Ivato, as part of a partnership with Ravinala Airports. The collaboration between the two institutions has been active for nearly two years, aiming to reduce corruption risks within the
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