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ENTERTAINMENT – ‘Qui Lalao’ brings traditional games back into the spotlight

“Qui Lalao,” a cultural event bringing together young and old around traditional games and childhood board games, will be held at Five Soccer Amoronakona. Games of yesteryear are coming back to life. Kasikasikapoaka, sack races, and Rahosin-jamba will take center stage during “Qui Lalao,” a recreational day aimed at bridging generations through Malagasy recreational heritage. […]

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EDUCATION – Schools suffer from teacher shortages

Several public schools are facing a severe shortage of teachers. An official from the Ministry of National Education has outlined measures to address the issue. In a public primary school located 20 km from the capital, the principal, Mrs. Landy (a pseudonym), is simultaneously teaching T1, T2, and T3 levels across three different classrooms. Yesterday,

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FRENCH DEBATE – UCM wins the regional tournament

The duo from the Catholic University of Madagascar (UCM) won the regional final of the 12th edition of the Inter-University French Debate Tournament (TIUD), held on October 22 in Antananarivo. Koloina Fanirisoa Rajaonarivony and Nalitiana Tahianjanahary Rakotomavo secured victory for Madagascar by defeating teams from six countries in the region. The two UCM representatives defended

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Victim of Politics: The Fall of Prince Ratefy

Prince Ratefinanahary was sentenced to death with the approval of the army, represented by spokesperson Ravelontsalama, who, according to letters from Robert Lyall to the Governor of Mauritius cited by archivist Jean Valette, was a “zealous adherent” of Queen Ranavalona I. In his letter dated October 10, 1828, the British agent detailed various reports regarding

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SOCIAL MEDIA – Disinformation exacerbates tensions

The spread of false information on social media in Madagascar is contributing to heightened tensions between citizens and institutions. From October 10 to 16, 2026, MDM monitoring recorded 212 cases of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, highlighting the risks of confusion weighing on public debate. Law enforcement and public authorities are among the primary targets of

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TSIROANOMANDIDY – A newborn abandoned in a field

A newborn baby girl was discovered alive in a field in Ambohimenakely, in the commune of Miandrarivo, Tsiroanomandidy district, on the morning of Monday, October 26, 2026. A farming couple, who had gone to inspect their crops, stumbled upon the baby while heading to their land. According to medical staff, the infant still had her

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Textual Tourism: Internal Strife at the Madagascar National Tourism Office

A storm in a teacup. What is happening at the National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM) to suddenly land it in the headlines? For years, this institution has operated quietly, as the appointments of the Chairman and Board members were handled internally. Its status protects it from public administration interference, although it naturally maintains close

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FUEL – 200 Ariary increase in kerosene price, gasoil and gasoline prices unchanged “at least until December”, according to the PM

Changes have been reported at the pump, but only for one product: kerosene. While the price of kerosene has risen from 3,710 Ariary per liter to 3,910 Ariary per liter, the prices for gasoil and gasoline remain identical to those posted in September: 4,860 Ariary per liter for gasoil and 5,300 Ariary per liter for

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Diana: Rusty ‘kapoaka’ (condensed milk cans) used for measuring salt seized at the market

Rusty containers have been removed from stalls and traders have been issued warnings. The Regional Directorate of Commerce for the DIANA region conducted an inspection at the market to raise awareness among vendors regarding compliance with commercial standards, particularly concerning measuring instruments. This operation places consumer protection at the heart of its efforts. Captured &

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International Day of the Girl: Sports and slam poetry to denounce early marriage in the region

In Toliara, girls showcased their talents through sports, carnivals, and slam poetry. These activities also served to highlight the prevalence of early marriage in the Atsimo-Andrefana region, where more than one in two women is married before the age of 18. During three days of mobilization, participants raised awareness about this critical issue. Captured &

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