The poor condition of roads is a major obstacle to the transport of goods in southern Madagascar. To facilitate market access and streamline trade, the Corridor Development and Trade Facilitation Project, Phase III (PACFC III), was launched on October 28 at the Carlton Hotel in Antananarivo. Funded with $229.47 million, this program includes road infrastructure […]
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Canalization works and route changes are disrupting traffic in Antananarivo. Fifteen taxi-be (public transport) lines are affected. Ongoing canalization work in Antanimena has been disrupting traffic in several sectors of the capital since October 26, 2026. The restrictions and detours implemented are complicating travel for motorists and public transport users, particularly in Analakely, Antanimena, and
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A suspected bandit, who was guiding police in search of his accomplices, was killed by gunfire from one of them in Manarintsoa Isotry. The shooter managed to escape. Bursts of gunfire startled and frightened residents of Manarintsoa Isotry and surrounding areas, as far as Andavamamba, the night before last, starting at 10 p.m. Residents were
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Crowned champions of Madagascar for the third consecutive year in early October, following their 2024 and 2025 titles, the Gendarmerie Nationale Basketball Club (GNBC) women’s team has confirmed its supremacy. Under the guidance of coach Eli Michaël Rakotonindrina, the team relies on a disciplined and cohesive collective. To secure this third title, the GNBC players
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In Satrokala and Andiolava, solar energy is set to benefit over 240 people. The project aims to improve living conditions and support the local economy. Access to electricity remains a major challenge for rural populations. In Satrokala and Andiolava, in the Ihorombe region, a solar energy project is expected to provide electricity to more than
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The Ndao Hanavao laboratory, located within the Somacou premises in Ilafy, is exploring new creative possibilities by transforming textile waste into felt. Under the guidance of French designer Léa Dammann, eight young people are spending five weeks discovering techniques that combine experimentation, sustainable design, and material valorization. How can textile waste be transformed into a
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In Moscow, President Michaël Randrianirina reaffirmed his commitment to consolidating relations with Russia and developing partnerships that meet the needs of the population. The President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, reiterated in Moscow his desire to strengthen partnerships that address the needs of the people. Discussions with his Russian
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A swimming outing turned into a tragedy at the tourist village of Mahajanga. A 17-year-old teenager drowned on Saturday afternoon after diving into the sea. Three young boys had jumped into the water to cool off, as the city has been experiencing intense heat for several weeks. The other two were luckier, as they did
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According to the Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (Bianco), 1,638 people have been under prosecution since the beginning of the year. Among them, 448 have been arrested, 104 remanded in custody, 153 placed under judicial supervision, and 168 released on bail. Between January and September, the agency recorded 2,662 complaints, with 1,433 deemed eligible for investigation. The
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The degradation of the road surface is weakening the economy of Nosy Be. The state of the road connecting Ambalavelona, on National Road 6 (RN6), to the port of Ankify is causing deep concern. Increasingly dilapidated, this 28-kilometer strategic axis is on the verge of asphyxiation, threatening to further complicate the transport of goods and
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