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BEMASOANDRO-ITAOSY – New decree regulates circumcision and exhumation ceremonies

The Commune of Bemasoandro Itaosy is strengthening measures to preserve public order during ‘famorana’ (circumcision) and ‘famadihana’ (exhumation) ceremonies. Through a municipal decree, authorities intend to better regulate these festivities to limit inconveniences caused to road users and local residents. According to Mayor Jimmy Ranitratsilo, ceremonies must no longer disrupt traffic. Processions and gatherings that […]

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EDUCATION – Public schools subject to registration fees

Free public education remains theoretical for many families. While official statements indicate that registration and re-registration fees are zero ariary, the reality on the ground is quite different. “There is a sum to pay at the time of registration,” testifies Miharivola Randriamanana, a parent. The amounts required vary from one school to another: 30,000 ariary

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VOLLEYBALL – ZONE 7 U18 CHAMPIONSHIP – Four islands of the region represented

Two in one. The Malagasy capital is hosting the first edition of the Zone 7 U18 African Youth Championship. Two different competitions are on the program from August 5 to 11: indoor volleyball and beach volleyball. The indoor volleyball championship runs from August 5 to 9 at the Palais des Sports Mahamasina. The beach volleyball

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MAHAJANGA – Appointment of Fokontany Chiefs Sparks Protests

The Prefect of Mahajanga has confirmed the appointment of new Fokontany chiefs, a decision by the Ministry of Interior and Decentralization that has now come into effect across Madagascar. The move has caused significant unrest in Mahajanga. Protests erupted in several neighborhoods, including Tsaramandroso Ambany, Mahavoky Avaratra, Manjarisoa, and Tanambao Sotema, following the replacement of

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ANTSIRANANA – The rise of various festivals

In the Diana region, cultural festivals have multiplied, becoming genuine levers for regional promotion. However, their success remains fragile, balancing between economic benefits and sometimes abrupt disappearances. Every territory now seeks to create its own cultural event with the ambition of promoting its identity, boosting the local economy, and attracting visitors. While festivals were once

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CULTURAL HERITAGE – Imady perpetuates ancestral customs

Inherited from ancestors and passed down through generations, the traditions of Imady remain deeply rooted in the daily lives of its inhabitants. From the famadihana (bone-turning ceremony) to the mutual aid system known as “atero ka alao,” the community continues to preserve its cultural identity while respecting the values bequeathed by their elders. At a

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ENERGY POLICY – The HCC validates the direct importation of hydrocarbons by the State

The new law on downstream petroleum activities has been declared constitutional. In essence, the text provides that the State may import hydrocarbons through an authorized entity. The High Constitutional Court (HCC) has given its green light, without any reservations, to the promulgation of the law establishing the principles governing certain downstream petroleum activities by a

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ABDUCTION OF AN ALBINO BABY – Authorities capture fifteen suspects

An albino baby, abducted on Ascension Day in Betroka, has died in the hands of his kidnappers. Fifteen suspects were arrested during an operation ordered by the Presidency. Fifteen individuals suspected of involvement in albino trafficking were captured in the districts of Betroka and Ihosy and subsequently transferred to Antananarivo, according to information released yesterday

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ENMG Entrance Exam: Judicial Stream to Retake Written Tests

The written examinations for the judicial stream at the National School of Magistracy and Registry (ENMG) will be retaken in September. Minister of Justice Fanirisoa Ernaivo announced this on Monday following the confirmation of irregularities. Candidates for the judicial stream of the ENMG entrance exam will have to retake their written tests from September 1

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ELECTIONS – The digitalization of the electoral roll remains on hold

One week before the launch of the electoral roll overhaul, the digitalization of the process is still not in place. While the Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) claims to want to improve the quality of the electoral file, data collection will rely essentially on the same methods as in 2022. “Just because we are using

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