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HUMAN RIGHTS – Two young Malagasy women in Geneva

Two young Malagasy women have been selected from nearly 1,200 international candidates to participate in the International Advocacy Cod’Action (CAPI) in Geneva. Following a rigorous selection process, Aryella Andrianatsitoherinteny, representing the National Human Rights Observatory (ONDH), and Rindramalala Andoniaina, founder of the NGO Kariera, were chosen among twenty youths from eighteen countries. Their advocacy focuses […]

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CLIMATE – El Niño exacerbates weather disturbances

The natural phenomenon known as El Niño is expected to exacerbate climate disturbances. Temperatures may rise, while droughts, heavy rainfall, and flooding could become more pronounced. Strong swells have been recorded for nearly a week in the south of the country, gradually moving toward the east and north. Sea conditions began to deteriorate significantly in

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What is not counted: The invisible struggle of the disabled in Madagascar

In the Malagasy administration, there is a refined art of absence. It is not the physical absence of civil servants, but a more subtle and cruel form: absence through numbers. You are not erased, nor forbidden; you are simply forgotten in the count. And in this country, what is not counted ceases to exist. On

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EXHIBITION – ‘Passerelle’ creates a dialogue between two generations of artists

The Institut français de Madagascar (IFM) brings together the works of Edouard Rajaona and Richianny Ratovo in an exhibition that confronts artistic heritage with contemporary creation. Painting connects two generations of artists here. Presented at the Institut français de Madagascar (IFM) from September 8 to October 10, the exhibition ‘Passerelle’ (Footbridge) juxtaposes the works of

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EXTRADITION – Fifty Chinese offenders repatriated

On Monday, September 7, fifty Chinese nationals sentenced by the Anti-Corruption Pole to prison terms ranging from two to ten years for online fraud were transferred to their country of origin. The operation, conducted from the Avaradrano prison, was organized in cooperation with Interpol and the Chinese Embassy, under the responsibility of the Ministry of

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BUS STATIONS – Transporters ready to leave Fasan’ny Karàna

Transporters are planning to leave the Fasan’ny Karàna bus station before the deadline set by the Ministry of Transport and Meteorology. “Starting Thursday, I will move my vehicles to the Amoron’Akona bus station. I made this decision because I am eager to leave a station where I make very little profit due to the massive

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Sustainable Development: Civil Society Organizations Call on Authorities to Address Impunity for Environmental Crimes

Environmental civil society is once again sounding the alarm over the proliferation of illegal mining, forest fires, and the trafficking of protected species. More than 60 environmental and climate civil society organizations (OSCEC) are challenging authorities regarding the persistence of environmental crimes and the ineffectiveness of the law. An open letter has been sent to

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HEALTH – WHO estimates 5,000 additional health workers needed to combat Ebola in the DRC

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 5,000 additional health workers are needed to respond to the Ebola epidemic currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the latest official report from the WHO, the epidemic has already claimed 3,175 lives out of more than 6,600 confirmed cases. Nearly 4,000 health workers are

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