A tanker truck carrying diesel intended for the Jirama power plant in Amporaha was intercepted by gendarmes on Monday afternoon. The fuel was allegedly being transferred into jerrycans inside a private property in the Morafeno neighborhood. This incident occurs as the power plant recently received six engines sent by the State to help reduce power […]
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After suffering a stroke at the end of August, the singer and accordionist from the North is continuing his recovery at home, where he is undergoing physical therapy sessions. Lego’s health is improving. The Malagasy singer and accordionist, who suffered a stroke (CVA), has left the hospital and is continuing his convalescence at home. According
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A young man suffering from mental health issues has been arrested in Ampitatafika after being accused of chasing and assaulting passersby. The gendarmerie is now searching for his cannabis supplier. The 24-year-old man, a resident of Andrefambohitra, Ampitatafika, had been the subject of numerous complaints from local residents. He allegedly chased pedestrians with pieces of
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By announcing his withdrawal from the rally, Mathieu Andrianjafy intends to sound the alarm regarding the organization of events in Madagascar. “The cup is full,” says Mathieu Andrianjafy. The announcement of his decision to put his Subaru Impreza N11 up for sale and leave the rally has circulated widely on social media. The country’s most
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In Isoraka, the Spanish National Day brought together Spaniards, Spanish-speaking Malagasy, and Latin American nationals around a shared cultural heritage. The Spanish language and culture united several communities on Sunday, October 11, at Hakanto House in Isoraka. Organized by the Honorary Consulate of Spain in Madagascar on the eve of the October 12 National Day,
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Paved roads, newly built markets, and trained SMEs: the results of the first phase of the PACFC are quantified, but their concrete economic impact remains to be evaluated. Investments made in southern Madagascar between 2019 and 2025 focused on road infrastructure, markets, and agricultural equipment. Completed in 2025, the first phase of the Economic Competitiveness
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Electricity, water, roads, health, education, and agricultural development are among the priorities for the 2027 budget, with final adjustments currently underway. Beyond the announcements, the government must demonstrate its ability to translate public funds into concrete achievements. The persistent difficulties of Jirama and the insufficient support for farmers illustrate the challenges ahead. Prime Minister Mamitiana
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A man identified as a seasoned zebu thief, previously convicted for cattle rustling and murder, was shot dead on the morning of October 18, 2026, in the Manandriana district. According to reports, the Manandriana gendarmes were alerted on October 17 to the presence of ‘dahalo’ (bandits) in the Vinany Andakatany commune. Upon arrival, they apprehended
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It bears the most tender name in meteorology, yet it is the one occupying specialized services this year. ‘El Niño’ means ‘the boy’ in Spanish. Originally, it is a simple warming of the Pacific Ocean. However, the warm water does not stay put; it disrupts winds and rainfall thousands of kilometers away, reaching as far
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One week after the collision between a truck and a bush taxi (taxi-brousse) that resulted in seven deaths on National Road 2 (RN2) in Antsapazana, Moramanga district, the investigation report has not yet been submitted to the judicial authorities. Investigations are ongoing, awaiting testimony from the survivors, particularly the driver of the bush taxi and
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