Briefs

The Civilization of Toilets

I have previously praised the emergence of modern gas stations along national roads. They serve as beacons of light in the pitch-black night of nowhere, offering well-stocked shops with a touch of unexpected luxury far from major urban centers, and dining areas for a welcome break. Unfortunately, when it comes to relieving incompressible needs after […]

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JUSTICE – 15 prison guards suspended following the escape of a detainee who has since been recaptured

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

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OBITUARY – King Harald V of Norway dies at the National Hospital in Oslo

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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Tsiroanomandidy: Two gold miners die buried in a landslide

Two men lost their lives on Tuesday, August 25, following a landslide while they were engaged in gold extraction in a mining area located in Ankafotra, in the Tsiroanomandidy district. The tragedy occurred during the day at Vavaranon’i Manambolo, in the Tsiafakantitra-Ankafotra sector, Beambiaty fokontany, in the rural commune of Antsahalava. Captured & Published at:

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Toamasina II District: Residents protest to demand the removal of the mayor

“Mayor Ludovic and Christian BIF of Toamasina II must step down immediately. Give us our rights regarding the ‘Abus de Propriété’ (Abuse of Property) under Ordinance 74-021. Remove the mayor because he is seizing our land, abusing his power, and disregarding the people, even going so far as to seize public land including cemeteries.” These

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Back to school in a climate of insecurity

The countdown has begun for millions of students who will return to school with mixed feelings, balancing the joy of reuniting with classmates against the stress of the new academic year. Due to a lack of updated statistics, the exact or even approximate number of students remains unknown. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-28 07:38:38 (Madagascar

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OSCIE: Civil society aims to make its voice heard on the extractive sector

On August 20 and 21, 2026, the Platform of Civil Society Organizations on Extractive Industries in Madagascar (OSCIE) will organize the National Conference of Civil Society Organizations on the extractive sector at the La Résidence hotel in Ankerana. Representatives of civil society organizations from all 24 regions of Madagascar will participate. Captured & Published at:

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Germain Thierry Randriamiarantsoa: ‘Consultations for the national dialogue will start from the grassroots’

Reverend Father Dr. Germain Thierry Randriamiarantsoa, spokesperson for the national dialogue initiative, announced the upcoming arrival of facilitators and trainers in various localities to support the consultation process. Consultations for the national dialogue are expected to originate from all levels of the population. Father Germain Thierry Randriamiarantsoa emphasized the importance of this bottom-up approach. Captured

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VOLLEYBALL – MADAGASCAR U15-U21 CUP – GNVB aims for at least two titles

The final stretch is here. The Analamanga National Gendarmerie Volleyball (GNVB) club will compete in at least two finals at the Madagascar U15 and U21 Cup this Friday at the Ampisikina complex gymnasium in Mahajanga. In the girls’ U21 category, the Gendarmerie team will face Bi’as Analamanga in the final this afternoon. GNVB secured their

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