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POLITICAL SITUATION – SADC keeps a close watch on Madagascar

The political situation in Madagascar remains under close regional surveillance. It was among the topics discussed during the meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Malawi. Elias Magosi, Executive Secretary of the regional organization, emphasized the need for constant vigilance regarding Madagascar’s path toward constitutional order. […]

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ANTANANARIVO – Indiscipline makes a strong comeback

Following sanitation operations, disorder is gradually returning to the streets of Antananarivo, characterized by the occupation of sidewalks, illegal waste dumping, and general incivility. The return of chaos is increasingly visible in the capital’s streets. Pedestrians, merchants, carts, and vehicles now compete for every available space, making daily travel more difficult. In Anosibe, some merchants

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VISA APPLICATION – Federation continues negotiations

Still waiting. Two weeks after the initially scheduled departure date for the delegation, the Malagasy Boules Sports Federation (FSBM) and the six players from the two national teams selected to participate in summer tournaments in France are still awaiting the outcome of negotiations and interventions initiated by state authorities. The federation team has not given

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HEALTH – Malnutrition rate declines

“The chronic malnutrition rate in Madagascar has decreased from 39% in 2021 to 37% in 2025,” stated Fanja Rakotondrainibe, National Coordinator of the National Nutrition Office (ONN), during the inauguration of the new ONN headquarters in Nanisana yesterday. This infrastructure was funded by the World Bank. Despite this positive trend, acute malnutrition remains a concern.

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ANTSIRANANA – Multiplication of borehole projects

After several years marked by difficulties in accessing drinking water, residents of the northern capital are gradually seeing an improvement in their daily lives. In several neighborhoods of the city, drilling work is multiplying, offering a concrete alternative to the shortcomings of the Jirama distribution network. Water scarcity has long been one of the main

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LITERATURE – Sandra-kanto comes to life on stage

The Faribolana Sandratra association will breathe new life into the texts from the collection ‘Sandra-kanto’ through ‘Tsangan-tononkalo’, a show blending poetry and theater, to be presented this Saturday at the Centre Germano-Malagasy (CGM) in Analakely. True to its mission of promoting Malagasy literature, the circle of poets and writers invites the public to discover a

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Afrobasket U18: Namibia and Zimbabwe on the Menu for the Ankoay

The Madagascar U18 national team is entering the final stretch of its preparation before departing for Harare, where they will compete in the Zone 6 qualifiers for the U18 Afrobasket from July 22 to 30. Facing host nation Zimbabwe and Namibia, the young Ankoay have no room for error, as only the winner of the

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BANKING – BNI Madagascar launches remote account opening service via its mobile application

Did you know that it is now possible to open a bank account without visiting a branch? This remote account opening feature is now available through the BNI Madagascar mobile application. This initiative aims to address the geographical and time constraints faced by a portion of the Malagasy population regarding access to financial services. In

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PARLIAMENT – Parliamentary inquiry commission questions Jirama executives at Tsimbazaza

A large delegation from Jirama visited the National Assembly this Thursday to respond to a summons from the parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the state-owned company. The interim Director General of the national water and electricity company, General Hajatiana Rasolomanana, accompanied by his team, participated in a lengthy question-and-answer session with members of the commission, chaired

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ENVIRONMENT – Madagascar considers developing a legal framework and national policy for green jobs

Madagascar has initiated discussions on establishing a legal framework and a national policy for green jobs. A three-day roundtable held in Antaninarenina brings together relevant ministries and technical and financial partners to assess the current state of green jobs and skills before their formalization. The goal is to identify and evaluate existing green jobs and

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