The third edition of “Royal Symbols & Rivalries at the Court of Antananarivo under the Reign of Radama II” is now available in bookstores across Madagascar. Amidst royal splendor and international rivalries, Nicolas Martin revisits the reign of Radama II. Presented two days ago, the third edition of his work utilizes rich iconography, including several […]
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At the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), held in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, from August 17 to 28, the Great Island is highlighting its Drought Investment Plan as a strategic tool to strengthen community resilience and facilitate access to new international funding mechanisms. Madagascar’s
Strengthening capacities is essential. The “Haino Ifanabeazana Ho An’ny Fifindra-monina” (HIFI) project aims to train journalists and radio professionals in the Androy, Menabe, and Boeny regions to improve media coverage of migrations linked to environmental and climate changes. The goal is to promote more balanced and in-depth media treatment of population movements, particularly in the
There are not enough dentists in Madagascar. Data shared by the National Order of Odonto-Stomatologists of Madagascar (ONOS) indicates a ratio of one dentist for every 32,000 inhabitants on the Great Island, whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) benchmark is one dentist for every 10,000 inhabitants. This shortage of dental surgeons remains a major challenge
The State shows its gratitude. Three researchers committed to environmental protection were decorated on Thursday at the Iavoloha State Palace. They are Professor Jonah Ratsimbazafy and two American researchers, Dr. Russell Alan Mittermeier and Professor Steven Michael Goodman. The Malagasy State elevated Professor Jonah Ratsimbazafy to the rank of Grand Officer of the National Order
A firm decision has been taken. The Ministry of Justice has suspended 15 agents working at the Imerintsiatosika High-Security Prison from their duties. They are accused of “failures observed in the exercise of the responsibilities entrusted to them.” According to a source within the ministry, prison guards had a detainee wash their vehicles outside the
King Harald V of Norway passed away on Friday, August 28, at the age of 89, the Royal Palace announced. Hospitalized since August 17 in Oslo, the sovereign died at 6:35 a.m. local time at the Rikshospitalet, according to a palace statement. “It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald
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Administrative sanctions. Three magistrates from the Anti-Corruption Pole (PAC) have been suspended from their duties, according to a statement from the Ministry of Justice released on Thursday evening. The ministry emphasized that these decisions follow “observed shortcomings in the exercise of their duties, particularly in the handling of cases, as well as failure to comply
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The State Procurement of Madagascar (SPM) will temporarily provide 20,000 m³ of diesel to oil companies and plans to sell them an additional 40,000 m³. An agreement to this effect was signed this Thursday in Ampandrianomby between the public body and oil operators to secure market supply, after the Groupement des pétroliers de Madagascar (GPM)
The double murder case of Stéphanie and Haingotiana continues to spark intense emotion. The two young women, whose bodies were discovered last Sunday in a ravine in Ambohimanga Rova, were reportedly victims of a particularly violent act. According to sources close to the investigation, four young people aged between 17 and 23 have been identified
