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DIALOGUE – Four former presidents and heads of state received at Iavoloha for political consultations on elections

New discussions have taken place between the President of the Refoundation and some of his predecessors. On Tuesday, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina received former presidents Hery Rajaonarimampianina and Marc Ravalomanana, as well as two former interim heads of state, Rivo Rakotovao and Norbert Lala Ratsirahonana, at the Iavoloha State Palace. This meeting is expected to conclude […]

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TRAGEDY – A 27-year-old woman and a rescuer die following a taxi-be accident in the Ambohidahy tunnel

A 27-year-old woman was among the two people who died following a serious traffic accident on Tuesday afternoon in the Ambohidahy tunnel. She was walking on the sidewalk when she was struck by a taxi-be (public transport minibus). A rescuer in his thirties also succumbed to his injuries after arriving at the Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona

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Khat: The scientific gamble of a young Malagasy researcher

For a long time, khat has remained a subject discussed in hushed tones. In Madagascar, it sparks passionate debates, sometimes hasty judgments, and numerous questions. Yet, behind this plant lies an economic reality that shapes the daily lives of thousands of families in the north of the country. It was still necessary to accept to

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Ambohidahy Tunnel: Two dead and seven injured after being struck by a runaway taxi-be

An unspeakable tragedy occurred yesterday afternoon in the heart of the capital. Around 2:30 PM, a taxi-be operating on line 186, traveling from Analakely towards Anosy, struck a group of pedestrians at the exit of the Ambohidahy tunnel. According to initial testimonies gathered at the scene, a mechanical failure […] Captured & Published at: 2026-09-09

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Soavinandriana: A 12-year-old girl escapes her kidnappers

A 12-year-old girl, who had been abducted by a group of armed bandits, was rescued safe and sound thanks to the intervention of law enforcement. The incident took place on September 6 in the fokontany of Ambodimanga, in the rural commune of Ankaranana, Soavinandriana district. According to the information gathered, several armed individuals broke into

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Faratsiho: Two men suspected of kidnapping lynched by a mob

Two men suspected of attempting to kidnap a child narrowly escaped death on Sunday in Faratsiho. Attacked by an angry mob, they were seriously injured before being rescued in the nick of time by law enforcement. The two men, aged 29 and 25, were violently assaulted. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-09 07:23:51 (Madagascar Local Time

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Eddy Maminirina: Wanted again for tortoise trafficking

A new search warrant has been issued for Maminirina Jean Eddy, known by the alias “Eddy Rosewood”. After being sought for five years, he was arrested in 2019 and imprisoned at Tsiafahy for trafficking precious wood and money laundering. However, there was an attempted prison break in 2021, which led to an extension of his

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World Tourism Day: Leveraging Digital Technologies to Promote Madagascar as a Destination

The National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM), in collaboration with its supervising ministry, will celebrate World Tourism Day in the city of Mahajanga from September 24 to 27, 2026. More than a hundred stands will be set up to showcase the assets of this regional destination. Tour operators, travel agencies, and other stakeholders will participate.

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Sustainable Fisheries: Madagascar’s National Priorities Presented at COFI 37 in Rome

Madagascar is participating in the 37th session of the Committee on Fisheries (COFI 37) of the FAO, held from September 7 to 11, 2026, in Rome, Italy. The Malagasy delegation is led by the Minister of Fisheries and the Blue Economy, Professor Jean Maharavo. This international meeting focuses on topics including sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, and

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Development Projects: Moving towards acceleration after years of accumulated delays

After several years of administrative sluggishness and execution delays, the State aims to accelerate the implementation of development projects, with a portfolio totaling $1.085 billion from the World Bank. These delays are not new. Over the years, lengthy procedures, successive validations, compensation issues, and other factors have hindered progress. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-09 07:08:54

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