A Chinese national was arrested in possession of eight gold bars weighing a total of 7.213 kg, which he allegedly attempted to export illegally to Dubai. He has been placed in pre-trial detention at Tsiafahy prison. The suspect was brought before the public prosecutor on Monday after being apprehended at Ivato airport by the Antananarivo-City […]
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The call for the dissolution of the National Assembly continues to spark debate. Facing criticism, the president of the institution is highlighting the actions of MPs, particularly parliamentary inquiries. Responding with action seems to be the strategy adopted by the National Assembly in the face of repeated calls for its dissolution by the Gen Z
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Cassie Ralamboarivelo has been selected from twelve thousand young girls across 108 countries to participate in the ShakthiSAT mission in India. This selection was achieved after several stages of training conducted alongside her regular schooling. The 16-year-old is currently representing Madagascar in India. She was chosen for the ShakthiSAT mission, held from August 23 to
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Fake diplomas are on the rise. Since its launch in December, the ‘Fosika’ operation by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has received nearly 200 reports of fake diplomas on its platform. “Anyone can file a complaint, provided they provide evidence,” a source from the ministry stated. This operation aims to clean up
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Abundant and renowned for its quality in southern Madagascar, mica remains poorly remunerative for small-scale miners. Faced with prices deemed too low and the persistence of the informal sector, the State intends to reorganize the industry and better valorize this mineral resource. During a visit to the Anôsy region, the Minister of Mines and Strategic
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Serene before the decisive stage. The 7th and final stage of the Pétanque Masters will take place this Wednesday and Thursday in Nevers. The ‘Étoiles du Sud’ team, composed of Malagasy stars Yves Sedrick Rakotoarisoa and Jean François Daniel Rakotondrainibe, reinforced by Senegalese player N’Diaye Fara and Beninese player Marcel Gbetable, currently holds the provisional
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Ranavalona I did not ignore the decisive contributions of certain missionaries. When David Jones, the godfather of the Malagasy alphabet (abidia), left Antananarivo on June 23, 1830, after ten years of work, Ranavalona I ordered that he be saluted with cannon fire. In July 1857, when expelling Jean Laborde for his involvement in the Lambert
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Niriana Maherilanja Tsihoarana Rakotobe, a 41-year-old well-known photographer and videographer, was fatally attacked at his home in the Lalamby Antohomadinika fokontany on Monday. Around 9:45 PM, a masked individual broke into the house. According to the victim’s wife, the perpetrator threatened the couple with a knife, demanding money. He then dragged the 41-year-old outside before
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One more star in the sky. American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80, her family announced in a video posted on her X account. The cause of her death was not specified. Known notably for the songs “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” Dolly Parton had left
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According to the Fiscal Transparency Report released by the US State Department on August 11, 2026, a lack of budget transparency remains a weakness for Madagascar. The report identifies several gaps in the accessibility, completeness, and oversight of public finance information for the period between January 1 and December 31, 2025. While Madagascar did publish
