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VOLLEYBALL – MADAGASCAR U15-U21 CUP – MVBC, ASSM and GNVB start strong

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Promoting the next generation. The Malagasy Volleyball Federation continues to decentralize and popularize large-scale national competitions dedicated to youth. The Madagascar U15 and U21 Cup is taking place from August 22 to 29 at the Ampisikina sports complex in Mahajanga, following the U19 tournament in the capital in March and the U13-U17 tournament in Fianarantsoa […]

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TOURISM – Visitor arrivals down 7.9% in the first half of 2026

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According to data from the National Institute of Statistics (Instat), the number of non-resident visitor arrivals at Madagascar’s borders fell by 7.9% in the first half of 2026. A total of 80,342 arrivals were recorded between January and June, compared to 87,190 during the same period in 2025. This decline follows a year in 2025

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CURRENCY – Banky Foiben’i Madagasikara’s foreign exchange reserves now cover seven months of imports

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According to data from the Banky Foiben’i Madagasikara (BFM), Madagascar’s official foreign exchange reserves are now sufficient to cover seven months of imports of goods and services, compared to 5.9 months during the same period in 2025. As of the end of June 2026, these reserves stood at $3,676.2 million, up from $3,067.4 million a

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Public Health: Six HIV cases detected during a screening campaign of 162 people in Mahajanga

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An active search campaign is yielding results. Six HIV cases were detected among the 162 people who voluntarily underwent screening at the Quai Orange in Mahajanga on August 20. Two individuals already known to be living with HIV, but who had been lost to follow-up by care services, were also located during this event. At

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ROAD SAFETY – Drivers, vehicle owners, and public transport cooperatives face sanctions in the event of an accident

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A reminder for public transport vehicles: Accidents involving public transport can lead to sanctions against multiple stakeholders. The Land Transport Agency (ATT) has reiterated the measures in place when accidents result in injuries or fatalities. According to the ATT, with the increase in traffic during the holiday season, the risk of road accidents is also

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TOURISM – ONTM partners with the Malagasy Cinema Institute ISSM to promote Madagascar as a destination

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The power of imagery. In an announcement published on its social media, the National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM) has formalized the launch of a new partnership dynamic aimed at bridging the creative and tourism sectors. The tourism promotion body and the Malagasy Film and Cinema Center, Ivon-toeran’ny Sarimihetsika sy Sarimiaina Malagasy (ISSM), have signed

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ENGAGEMENT – Ten young Malagasy people set to leave for France for volunteer missions

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Ten young Malagasy people are set to depart for several months of volunteering abroad. They will travel to France for a period of 9 to 12 months as part of volunteer missions offered by partners of France Volontaires Madagascar. They will be hosted in six French regions to carry out missions related to the environment

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Tiakaly Food Festival 3.0: Two days to travel through the flavors of the world

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The Tiakaly Food Festival returns for its third edition, promising to be more generous than ever. On August 29th and 30th, the Rayim Building, located within the Sodiama Ankorondrano complex, will host this culinary event that has become a must-attend. This year, the theme of the “Great Culinary Journey” invites visitors to explore the flavors

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Weekend Guide

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“Zara Hay” in a trio: The second edition of “Zara Hay” will be held this Sunday starting at 11:00 AM at Sky Garden Betongolo, featuring Miaro Tanjona, Dina Mialinelina, and Jalheky. The program includes interactive sessions with the artists and a musical performance, showcasing music that stands out from the mainstream. Captured & Published at:

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Ankadifotsy Befelatanana: Man arrested for multiple household burglaries

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A man suspected of being responsible for a series of burglaries in several households in Ankadifotsy Befelatanana was arrested by the National Police on August 19. Around 2:30 AM, police officers from the Third Arrondissement in Antaninandro received a tip from a concerned citizen regarding burglaries occurring at multiple homes in the Ankadifotsy Befelatanana fokontany.

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