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Ambohijatovo: Journalist seriously injured after being hit by a car

The incident occurred while the victim was commuting to work via public transport. As he stepped off the taxi-be (public minibus), he was struck by a passing vehicle. The journalist, who serves as a publication director for a television station in the capital, sustained serious injuries. He was rushed to a medical facility for emergency […]

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Tsaralalàna: Street gamblers arrested

Following complaints from the local community regarding a group of men gambling at night, causing noise and disturbing the sleep of residents, the individuals were arrested. Tired of the vulgar language, the residents eventually notified the police. The officers intervened, but the men initially resisted. The police were forced to make arrests, take them into

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Ambalatavoahangy Prison: Attempted escape foiled, one inmate shot dead, another at large

Yesterday morning was chaotic at the Ambalatavoahangy prison in Toamasina. Three inmates attempted to escape from the penitentiary facility around 7:45 AM. The operation resulted in the death of one of them and the escape of another. According to information provided by the Ministry of Justice, the three inmates took advantage of the presence […]

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Tsiroanomandidy: Four dahalo killed by law enforcement in a few days

The fight against ‘dahalo’ (cattle rustler) attacks is intensifying in the Tsiroanomandidy district. Within a few days, four individuals identified as dahalo were fatally shot during two separate clashes involving the National Gendarmerie and the Malagasy Army, respectively. The most recent operation took place on the night of September 3rd, resulting in the death of

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Madagascar-Japan Cooperation: A donation of approximately 7.9 billion Ariary for food security

Japan is strengthening its support for food security in Madagascar. A mechanism is expected to be established to generate funds for financing future development projects, transforming one-off food aid into an economic lever. Japan has just granted Madagascar a rice donation worth approximately 7.9 billion Ariary. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-05 07:24:29 (Madagascar Local Time

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Medical Institute of Madagascar: An Interventional Cardiology Mission

The Monegasque association S.H.A.R.E. is launching an interventional cardiology mission at the Medical Institute of Madagascar from September 18 to October 9, 2026. Named “Repairing Hearts,” this operation brings together doctors from the National Cardiology Center of Nouakchott and Malagasy practitioners to provide free care to indigent patients. For more than fifteen years… Captured &

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Electricity Infrastructure: Repeated Cable Thefts in the Itasy Region

Electrical cables are frequently targeted by criminal groups operating in the Itasy region. About a week ago, 400 meters of medium-voltage (MV) cables belonging to Jirama were stolen in the Fokontany of Bemasoandro, Arivonimamo, causing power outages in the area, extending as far as Soavinandriana and Mananasy. Recently, a […] Captured & Published at: 2026-09-05

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Weekend Guide

Voara and Sahaza at Pho Resto. Most fans of acoustic variety music remember little Voara, a young girl whom Erick Manana brought onto the stage a few years ago. She has now grown up and will perform on the stage of Pho Resto Ivato, alongside Sahaza. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-05 07:23:52 (Madagascar Local Time

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Gastronomy: Madagascar Vanilla reaches the Irish market

Tesco Northern Ireland is highlighting Madagascar vanilla produced by Drayne’s Farm, which is now available in its supermarkets. This artisanal recipe, offered in a family-sized tub, captivates consumers with the aromatic richness and finesse characteristic of Madagascar vanilla beans, ensuring a creamy and fragrant ice cream. Since 1932, the family-owned dairy in Lisburn has mastered

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World War I: France’s ‘Economic Vampirism’ on Madagascar

No one has ever questioned whether the Malagasy economy experienced an upward phase starting from the First World War. According to the book ‘Madagascar’s Effort During the War from a Financial, Economic, and Military Perspective (Europeans and Natives)’ (1919) by Hubert-Auguste Garbit, the Governor General of Madagascar from 1914 to 1917… Captured & Published at:

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