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Russia-Africa Forum: Madagascar faces a new window of economic opportunities

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Agriculture, energy, infrastructure, investments, and new technologies. The Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum, scheduled for October 28 and 29 in Moscow, offers Madagascar a strategic opportunity to diversify its partnerships and realize its economic ambitions. It is a chance to transform diplomatic rapprochement into concrete economic partnerships. Moscow will host the event on October 28 […]

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Anti-malaria response: Madagascar tests new ‘anti-mosquito’ technology

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Faced with the persistence of malaria in rural areas despite the widespread use of mosquito nets, the U.S. government and the Ministry of Public Health, through the National Malaria Control Program (PNLP), have just reached a decisive milestone. Launched in Morondava, a vast 10-day campaign is introducing a technological weapon. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-22

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Mandrare-Sampona Station: Potable water finally arrives in Ambovombe

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After years of supply difficulties, water from the Mandrare River has finally reached Ambovombe-Androy. This is a concrete step forward for the residents of this city in the Great South, where access to potable water has been a daily challenge. “Water has arrived in Ambovombe.” The relief was palpable in a testimony published on October

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World Polio Day: A march to strengthen mobilization in Antananarivo

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The fight against poliomyelitis remains a major challenge in Madagascar. On the occasion of World Polio Day, celebrated on October 24, the Rotary, Rotaract, and Interact clubs of District 9220 will organize a four-kilometer citizen march in Ankorondrano to raise public awareness about the importance of vaccination. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-22 07:38:51 (Madagascar Local

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Valorization of agricultural by-products: Charcoal briquettes made from rice husks developed by Japanese students

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The idea is innovative and helps reduce waste: charcoal briquettes made from rice husks, presented by Japanese students from the National College of Technology of Hachinohe (Hachinohe Kosen), Japan. As part of a study visit to Madagascar, these students presented their project titled “One Grain, Zero Waste”. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-22 07:38:37 (Madagascar Local

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Music: The Lovana trio to watch closely

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To conclude a particularly intense summer season, the Lovana trio performed in concert in France on October 10. After a notable appearance on the stage of the Vieilles Charrues, one of the most iconic festivals in France, the group performed a series of open-air concerts throughout the summer. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-22 07:24:32 (Madagascar

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Niu Raza: A Malagasy artist nominated for the Boston Music Awards

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Malagasy music continues to gain ground on the international stage. Malagasy artist Niu Raza is among the nominees for the 2026 Boston Music Awards in the “Afro/Caribbean Artist of the Year” category, a recognition that celebrates a career built with consistency across musical creation, production, and the promotion of Malagasy culture. Captured & Published at:

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Tradition: Fervor, rituals, and sacred zebu for the ‘Jôro vangy tanimagnintsy’

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Every four years, the Sakalava Anjoaty community gathers in Vohémar to honor their ancestors and maintain their sacred burial sites. From clearing the site to the sacrifice of zebu, the ‘Jôro vangy tanimagnintsy’ tradition mobilized a vast crowd from all over Madagascar from October 17 to 19. ‘For us, the expression…’ Captured & Published at:

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“Water, water is here!”

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Ambovombe and the entire Androy region have long symbolized water scarcity and its direct impacts, particularly food insecurity and severe acute malnutrition among children. The difficulties in accessing drinking water have led a portion of the population in this region and much of the Grand Sud to opt for migration. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-22

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Antaninandro: Motorcycle thief using a master key arrested

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A suspected repeat offender was arrested with a stolen motorcycle in Andravoahangy. A man suspected of repeated motorcycle thefts was apprehended on October 19 by police officers from the 3rd Public Security Commissariat (CSP) of Antaninandro. According to initial reports, he was in possession of a Kymco G5 Megafi, which had been stolen from the

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