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ARTISTIC DIVERSITY – Hosotra opens its doors to all artistic expressions

The Hosotra Festival is broadening its horizons, now encompassing painting, sculpture, crafts, slam, poetry, cinema, and contemporary artistic practices. The Hosotra Festival is scaling up. Long associated primarily with painting, the artistic event, held from August 8 to 29, is now opening its doors to various disciplines to further promote creativity and access to culture. […]

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Antananarivo Urban Commune: Housing allowance set at 50,000 Ariary

The Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) has set the housing allowance for its employees at 50,000 Ariary, a figure aligned with its current financial capacity. Feno Ralambomanana, President of the Special Delegation (PDS) of Antananarivo, clarified this in response to staff demands, noting that discussions have already been initiated with workers on the matter. The

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ROAD SAFETY – Non-compliant lights persist

Some vehicles continue to circulate with non-compliant lights, despite the ban. At dawn on Sunday, on National Route 2, motorists had to stop when encountering vehicles equipped with LED strips. “I couldn’t see anything when faced with that blinding light,” testified Jao Raharison, a driver. However, road safety control operations are continuing. During an operation

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Sômarôho Festival: Popular Fervor Boosts Cultural Influence

The 13th edition of the Sômarôho Festival once again drew large crowds to Nosy Be. Beyond the popular enthusiasm, the event confirms its significant cultural, tourism, and economic weight for the island. From August 5th to 9th, the festival transformed Nosy Be into the cultural capital of Madagascar. With international headliner Shenseea and local star

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FOOTBALL – TRAINING CLUB – Delta United Demands Versatility

First talent scouting session. The technical staff of the football training club Delta United launched the recruitment of their future U17 and U20 players this Saturday at the Esca field in Antanimena. Approximately three hundred interested youths in the relevant age categories responded to the call from the new training club. “The required criteria include,

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FLYOVER PROJECT – Work begins following the departure of expropriated residents

Property owners affected by the expropriations for the Flyover project have begun receiving their compensation. They have a one-month deadline after payment to vacate the premises. The countdown has begun for homeowners in the Anosizato Atsinanana fokontany. Once compensated, they have one month to leave. “Demolition of the houses will take place one month after

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Embezzlement of Public Funds: Five People Imprisoned at Antanimora

A case of embezzlement within the Ministry of National Education was referred to the Anti-Corruption Pole (PAC) prosecutor on Saturday, August 8. Five individuals have been sent to the Antanimora central prison. The suspects are charged with multiple offenses, including embezzlement of public funds, abuse of power, granting and obtaining unjustified advantages, money laundering, forgery,

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PRESIDENTIAL TRIP – Colonel Michaël Randrianirina flies to Chad

“Responding to the invitation of the President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby,” explained Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation, yesterday at Ivato during his departure, in the presence of high advisors of the Refoundation and members of the government. The President of the Refoundation is traveling to Chad to participate in the celebrations of

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DAVID RAKOTO: ‘The hike in the key interest rate worries investors’

The increase of the key interest rate to 12.5% has sparked concern among operators. For economist David Rakoto, this decision risks hindering access to credit and private investment. The decision by the Central Bank of Madagascar (BCM) to raise its key rate to 12.5% comes as a cold shower for operators. It runs counter to

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TRADE AGREEMENT – US Senate extends AGOA until 2028

Following a one-year extension in February, the US Senate has voted to renew the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until the end of 2028. However, Washington has set conditions, notably including preferential access to critical minerals in beneficiary countries. This is a decisive step. Following the US Senate vote on August 8, the legislative

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