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Establishment of the MIRA Project Steering Committee in Antananarivo

Antananarivo, July 10, 2026 – The first meeting of the Steering Committee (COPIL) for the MIRA project (Focusing on Information, Respect, and Accompaniment) was held at the French Embassy in Antananarivo. Funded by the French Embassy until September 2027, the MIRA project aims to significantly improve women’s healthcare in Antananarivo by enhancing the quality, accessibility, […]

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Middle East: Iran reports over 30 civilian deaths since the resumption of clashes with the United States

The exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran continues with no sign of de-escalation. More than thirty civilians have been killed in Iran since the resumption of clashes on July 7, according to the latest toll released by Iranian authorities. Meanwhile, military operations are spreading to several regions of the Middle East. The

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University of Antananarivo: Professional integration challenges at the heart of a dialogue between students and authorities

The difficulties in accessing internships, employment, and study conditions dominated the discussions between students of the University of Antananarivo and several institutional officials during a dialogue organized on Monday at the Ankatso campus, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. Students highlighted the lack of infrastructure and equipment in universities, the challenges in securing

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TECHNICAL EDUCATION – An Akamasoa agricultural technical high school will soon open in Antolojanahary-Ankazobe

Approval is in sight. The Akamasoa movement, founded by Father Pedro Opeka, will soon see its agricultural technical high school become operational in Antolojanahary, in the commune of Andranovelona, on the road to Ankazobe. Its partnership with the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training (METFP) will facilitate the opening of this institution, where civil

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EDUCATION – BEPC pass rate drops in Tana Ville Cisco to 54.85%

The wait is over for candidates of the Brevet d’études du premier cycle (BEPC) in the Antananarivo Ville School District (Cisco). Slightly more than one in two students passed the exams. The results of the official examination, which concludes the four years of middle school, were published by the Ministry of National Education on Wednesday

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National Consultations: Local awareness campaigns launched by the Ministry of Refoundation

While the Council of Christian Churches in Madagascar (FFKM), officially tasked with leading the national consultations, is still struggling to effectively launch the process on the ground, the Ministry of State in charge of Refoundation is accelerating the pace. The Ministry of Refoundation is taking the lead while the FFKM delays the launch of the

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Intergenerational Dialogue: Students and Authorities Address Higher Education Challenges

An unprecedented intergenerational dialogue was held this Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the University of Ankatso. Organized by the High Council for Refoundation (Haut Conseil de la Refondation), under the leadership of General Physician Zafitasondry Ranoelson Marcellin and with the support of EISA Madagascar, this meeting is part of the MAHASAKY project, funded by the

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Anti-Money Laundering: The National Framework Faces the ESAAMLG ‘Grand Oral’

Since this Monday, Madagascar has been hosting an on-site evaluation mission conducted by experts from the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG). Scheduled to run until July 30, this decisive stage will assess the effectiveness of the national framework for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and the financing of proliferation. Captured & Published

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Cascading Adverse Effects

Tax and customs administrations are reporting rather encouraging results. Strengthened efforts to combat tax and customs fraud have led to the recovery of 43.33 billion ariary in the first half of 2026, compared to 25.38 billion during the same period in 2025. Cascading adverse effects: This 70.7% increase in recovered public revenue will have […]

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Dr. Hasina Raveloson: ‘Refoundation, a regime held hostage by its own hesitations’

Between grand announcements and retreats, the National Consultation promised by the regime is stalling. Historian Hasina Raveloson laments a chronic political standstill. Will the long-awaited ‘National Consultation’ finally see the light of day? Announced with great fanfare for this July 2026, this major event seems, once again, to be sinking into quicksand. Captured & Published

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