Users of the second national road (RN2) were left frustrated as traffic came to a complete standstill. It was not just for one or two hours, but for more than half a day. This was the situation faced by numerous vehicles traveling on the RN2 last Sunday night. Starting from 7:00 PM, traffic was completely […]
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An 18-year-old young man passed away inside a taxi-brousse (bush taxi) traveling from Fianarantsoa to Antananarivo. The incident was reported on the evening of September 5, 2026, around 9:41 PM, when the vehicle’s driver informed the gendarmerie outpost in Ambohimandroso. The young man had boarded the vehicle… Captured & Published at: 2026-09-08 08:23:53 (Madagascar Local
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An armed attack caused panic on the night between Saturday and Sunday in the commune of Ambatomiady, Antanifotsy district. Three armed individuals broke into the fokontany of Ambatolampikely on the evening of Saturday, September 5, 2026, around 8:30 PM. According to initial information gathered on-site, the perpetrators arrived while a […] Captured & Published at:
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A violent head-on collision between two motorcycles left two people seriously injured yesterday morning on the descent of Ankadindramamy. The accident occurred around 7 a.m. and involved two two-wheeled vehicles, identified as C2 and G5 models. According to testimonies gathered at the scene, both motorcycles were traveling at high speed, one heading down the slope
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Since the President of the Republic of Madagascar announced that Fridays are dedicated to Malagasy clothing art, public office personnel in Antsiranana have been quick to embrace the ‘gasy-gasy’ style. Kisaly, salovaña, and lambaony now embellish the offices of institutions in northern Madagascar. “In truth, it is…” Captured & Published at: 2026-09-08 08:09:17 (Madagascar Local
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On September 4, following a review workshop, the Environmental and Climate Civil Society Organizations (OSCEC) sent an open letter to the President of the Republic of Madagascar, as well as to the relevant institutions and ministries. Ten months after their initial appeal, they have provided a mixed assessment of the situation. Captured & Published at:
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Moving around exposes pedestrians, motorists, and public transport users to risks that go far beyond the mere issue of traffic jams. Like in major cities around the world, walking, crossing a street, taking a ‘taxi-be’ (public minibus), or commuting to work is a daily challenge in Antananarivo. The recent accident in Ambohijatovo, which […] Captured
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The new academic year for the Malagasy education system officially kicked off yesterday, September 7, 2026, across more than 20,000 schools, ranging from preschool to high school. More than seven million students have returned to school at the beginning of this month, including those in public educational institutions. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-08 08:08:37 (Madagascar
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Improperly stored peanuts, corn, and cereals can contain aflatoxin, a toxin that is highly dangerous to the liver. To protect the daily health of consumers, the national laboratory ACSQDA has upgraded its equipment to eliminate this poison from our markets. With the support of the FAO and the Ministry of Public Health, the Agency is
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Madagascar is moving towards establishing a national framework to clearly distinguish investments that are truly “green.” A first version of the Madagascar Green Taxonomy is currently undergoing public consultation. The project is led by a technical committee bringing together the Central Bank of Madagascar (BFM), the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and other stakeholders. Captured
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