Briefs

For those whose childhood and adolescence spanned the 1990s and 2000s, the affinity for video games is deeply ingrained. Their personal history was largely shaped by countless hours spent in front of a console—a symbol of playful (and sometimes frustrating) escapism where the real world faded behind the screen. For this generation, these moments were […]

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina has taken a further step toward abolishing the cult of personality. After declaring upon taking power that he did not need his portrait hung in administrative offices, he emphasized during a weekend tour in Toamasina that there is no need to thank him for his actions. “It is our duty; we are

Saturday, July 11, 2026: Jean Kely and Basth at BC Grill. A note to nostalgics and fans of good Malagasy music: BC Grill Soanierana dives tonight into the heart of the 70s and 80s with a 100% ‘Kaiamba Ranoray’ cabaret-concert. To shake the stage, the establishment presents the genre’s essential duo, Jean… Captured & Published

Alerted in the middle of the night to a dahalo (bandit) attack, the gendarmes of the Antanambao Ambary forward post intervened without delay. Their responsiveness, supported by the mobilization of local residents, successfully thwarted an attempt to steal zebus. It was around 2 a.m. on the night of Tuesday, July 7, when the incident occurred.

While the deteriorating security climate is plunging the Big Island into an unbearable daily psychosis, discontent is rising among the country’s active forces. Faced with a blatant administrative impasse, civil society organizations (CSOs) and youth movements are joining forces. During a crucial meeting, this collective firmly raised its voice. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-11 09:12:51

“Instead of attacking children, kill me instead if you are real men.” These remarks, made yesterday in Toamasina by the president of the Refondation party, have created a buzz on social media, where his statement has gone viral, drawing numerous comments. Whether people “like” it or not… Captured & Published at: 2026-07-11 08:43:09 (Madagascar Local

Orange Money Madagascar and the Première Agence de Microfinance (PAMF) have strengthened their partnership by continuing to innovate through a new offer linked to the “Tahiry Be” service. This is a savings solution with interest rates of up to 9%, accessible on the MKajy platform via the USSD code or the Max it application. “It

Rugby Africa has officially announced a new format for the 2026 Men’s Sevens series in Africa. Following the postponement of the continental event, originally scheduled to take place in Mauritius in June, the competition will now be held in two stages: the SVNS 3 2026/2027 Africa Qualifiers in Uganda and the Mauritius Sevens Tournament 2026.

Repeated child abductions have created a climate of panic in the capital, so much so that mob justice is replacing the rule of law. These incidents are being viewed through various interpretations. While some see it as an exaggeration of general unrest fueled by the scale of societal issues—particularly economic difficulties facing households—in general, […]

A 33-year-old man was attacked by a crowd yesterday in Anosimasina Itaosy after allegedly attempting to kidnap an eight-month-old baby. According to witnesses, he approached the mother, snatched the child from her arms, and struck her. A passerby intervened to protect the mother and her baby before local residents gathered and violently assaulted the suspect.