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ELECTION – The Presidency of the Refoundation convenes political actors and civil society for consultations to prepare for elections

The Presidency of the Refoundation is taking charge. It has announced the “organization of consultations to prepare for the elections.” It invites “political parties, political platforms, associations and civil society organizations working in election observation, as well as the various active forces of the country” to participate in this event, which is scheduled to be […]

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MARITIME TRANSPORT – Mahajanga port completes the first phase of its rehabilitation

The port of Mahajanga is getting a facelift. As the third-largest port in Madagascar in terms of cargo volume, this infrastructure has been undergoing major modernization work since February 2025. Inaugurated on Saturday, this first phase of rehabilitation has upgraded several port facilities and strengthened surveillance systems, aiming to modernize installations and bring them into

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Traditional Medicine: ANTM calls for stricter control of traditional practitioners and enforcement of sanctions against non-compliant individuals

The National Association of Traditional Practitioners of Madagascar (ANTM) is calling for tighter controls and action against individuals practicing traditional medicine without adhering to regulations. The association believes these practices damage the profession’s image and hinder its standardization. “Law enforcement remains somewhat flawed. We have legislation in Madagascar, but its implementation is particularly difficult,” laments

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DISAPPEARANCE – Four suspects in the death of two young women from Manjakaray shot dead after an escape attempt during a reconstruction, according to police

Suspects down. The defense and security forces have announced the death of the four young men suspected of involvement in the murder of two young women living in Manjakaray. According to Commissioner Joachim Randriamaro, head of the Information, Communication and Institutional Relations Service of the police, they were shot by law enforcement officers during a

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SAHEL – Niger’s military regime claims to regain control after mutiny in Niamey

The military regime in power in Niger claims to have gradually regained control of several sensitive sites in Niamey following a mutiny attempt that led to exchanges of gunfire overnight and Saturday morning, particularly near the international airport and the presidential palace. “The prompt reaction of the defense and security forces made it possible to

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EDUCATION – Exceptional appointment announced for Capen holders and CRFRP graduates

The Ministry of National Education has announced an exceptional measure to regularize the administrative status of certain contract agents. This initiative targets individuals who should have been recruited as civil servants but were instead hired under contract. It specifically concerns graduates from Higher Teacher Training Schools (ENS) holding a Certificate of Pedagogical Aptitude (Capen) and

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Mining Activities: QMM Suspends Operations in Mandena Amid Tensions with Andranokana Farmers

QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) has temporarily suspended its mining operations at the Mandena site in Tolagnaro following multiple blockades of the access road. In a statement released on Thursday, the company indicated that these disruptions prevent it from ensuring safe access for its employees, partners, and contractors. “Mining activities have therefore been halted,” QMM specified.

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INDIAN OCEAN — Comorian political and civil actors denounce France’s ‘blackmail’ of conditioning development aid on migration cooperation

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s statement regarding the conditioning of development aid on migration cooperation has sparked widespread condemnation in the Comoros. The government, the opposition, and civil society organizations have denounced Paris’s intention to link its aid to Moroni’s cooperation in combating irregular migration to Mayotte. “The remarks made by Mr. Lecornu regarding the

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Ambohimalaza-France: Supporting Vulnerable Children in Toamasina

Following the passage of Cyclone Gezani, the association Ambohimalaza-France has strengthened its humanitarian and social actions this year for children from the most vulnerable families in the schools it supports in Toamasina. Supervised by Fara Rajaonarisoa and driven by the efforts of Thierry Ramaherison, these initiatives aim to alleviate the financial burdens related to schooling

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JUDO – Laura Rasoanaivo and Alice Randrianjohany at the Lausanne Grand Slam this weekend

International judo takes center stage this weekend in Switzerland for the Lausanne Grand Slam. Madagascar will be represented on the tatami by two judokas: Paris Olympian Laura Rasoanaivo and Alice Randrianjohany. Both fighters will attempt to defend the national colors against the world’s elite. Competing in the under 70 kg category, Laura Rasoanaivo will face

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