Briefs

Southern Madagascar is bracing for a potential worsening of drought conditions. Seventeen districts and nearly 425,000 people could be affected by the impacts of El Niño, with possible consequences for water access, agriculture, and livelihoods. In response, Malagasy authorities, the United Nations, and their partners are strengthening anticipatory measures. A meeting was held on August […]

The youth of Toliara wish to play an active role in the development of the Atsimo Andrefana region, a sentiment they clearly expressed yesterday. A carnival featuring traditional attire kicked off the International Youth Day celebrations in Toliara. Yesterday, young people marched from the Ankilifaly Youth Center to the iconic site of Ankilisoafilira, a venue

The recent donation of 40 million ariary by the President of the Refoundation to the Apokalypsy Church, along with the decoration of Pastor Mailhol as Grand Officer of the National Order, has overshadowed a major announcement for football fans: the rehabilitation of the Barea Stadium. Colonel Randrianirina announced that work is set to begin at

During a patrol in Soamanandrariny last Saturday night, gendarmes apprehended individuals suspected of belonging to a motorcycle theft network. The investigation subsequently led to the identification of their network and the individuals receiving the stolen motorcycles. A total of six people are involved in this case, including a woman who is still caring for a

“Everyone has a responsibility, all actors of national life.” The message from Thierry Rakotonarivo is clear. The success of the electoral roll revision should not rest solely on the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). Political parties, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders are called upon to get more involved in the process. The president of

Madagascar and Turkey intend to deepen their cooperation in the energy and hydrocarbon sectors. The Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons, Radonirina Lucas Rabearimanga, received the Turkish Ambassador to Madagascar, Halime Ebru Demircan, yesterday in Ampandrianomby. The discussions mainly focused on partnership prospects in electricity production, as well as other related initiatives. Captured & Published at:

The dismantling of a network trafficking Malagasy women to China, announced following the interception of a young woman at Ivato International Airport on August 6, 2026, is not just another criminal case. The tragedy of forced union reveals, above all, the growing sophistication of networks capable of transforming marriage into an instrument of exploitation. Captured

The right of the diaspora to vote has once again emerged as one of the primary concerns expressed during meetings between the President of the Transition and Malagasy communities abroad. In N’Djamena yesterday, the topic was a key part of the discussions. This demand is recurring and now consistently accompanies the foreign trips of Michaël

Forgery and use of forged documents. Beyond the civil jurisdiction, the land dispute concerning a plot of just under 180 hectares in the Itasy region, involving two former spouses, has reached the Anti-Corruption Pole (PAC). The ex-husband filed a complaint for forgery and use of forged documents with the PAC against his former wife and

A fire broke out in the Anadabo fokontany, in the rural commune of Isinko, Tsaratanàna, last Monday. Fifty-eight houses were completely destroyed by the flames, leaving 288 people from several families homeless. The origin of the disaster and the extent of the material damage have not yet been determined. Faced with this situation, the Betsiboka