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World Justice Project 2026: Madagascar Ranks 111th Out of 143 Countries

Despite a very slight improvement on paper, Madagascar remains stuck in the depths of the global rankings. In the 2026 Rule of Law Index by the World Justice Project (WJP), the Great Island ranks 111th out of 143 countries, painfully gaining one spot compared to 2025, when it held the 112th position. Captured & Published […]

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Blowing the fuses

Faced with increasingly unpredictable and frequent power outages, precautionary measures are essential to mitigate risks, particularly for electrical and electronic appliances. To prevent damage, it is recommended to turn off or unplug all devices powered by Jirama electricity as a safety precaution. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-24 07:23:49 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original Source: https://midi-madagasikara.mg/faire-sauter-les-fusibles/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=faire-sauter-les-fusibles

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Basketball – Road to BAL: A third setback for COSPN

The journey of COSPN in the Ugandan stage of the Road to Basketball Africa League (BAL) has come to an end with another disappointment. Facing the Patriots BBC from South Sudan yesterday, the Malagasy champions recorded their third consecutive defeat, losing with a score of 79 to 89. However, the men from COSPN had started

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Case of the 11 Chinese Nationals: DAP and Avaradrano Prison Warden Detained

The individuals suspected of involvement in the irregular release of 11 Chinese nationals last August were presented to the Anosy prosecutor’s office yesterday. The Director of Penitentiary Administration (DAP), the head of the Avaradrano prison establishment, and the station chief of Antanimora have been placed in pre-trial detention. According to Andrianarivony Nirina, First Substitute Prosecutor…

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Ankaraobato: Man arrested for fraud and threats at a cash point

A 36-year-old man is suspected of refusing to pay a deposit of 150,000 ariary at a money transfer point in the rural commune of Ankaraobato, before threatening the employee. An identity document suspected of being forged was also found in his possession. The incident took place on October 22, around 5 p.m. Captured & Published

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Ambohidahy Tunnel: Newly installed guardrail damaged by collision

Only a few days after the completion of the guardrail designed to protect pedestrians from vehicles in the Ambohidahy tunnel, it has already been damaged. A vehicle violently collided with the infrastructure on Thursday night, completely destroying the protective metal barrier. Is there a curse? Many are wondering. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-24 07:08:38 (Madagascar

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Tortoise Trafficking: Two cases involving Tanzanians raise new questions

From the interception of 800 tortoises in Mahajanga in December 2024 to the arrest of a Tanzanian national at Ivato in October 2026, several cases have highlighted the cross-border dimension of protected tortoise trafficking in Madagascar. A Tanzanian national, suspected of being involved in tortoise trafficking networks, was arrested on October 17th. Captured & Published

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Motorcycle theft in Ambohimangakely: Two-wheeler recovered in Toamasina

Stolen on March 21 in Ambohimangakely, a light blue Yamaha RSZ motorcycle was recovered on October 15 in Mangarivotra, Toamasina. Investigations conducted by the gendarmes led to the arrest of two men suspected of being involved in the theft. Following the owner’s complaint, the Ambohimalaza gendarmerie brigade launched an investigation. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-24

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KMF/CNOE: “Nepotism and the cult of personality are starting to return”

Uncertainty is taking hold of public opinion. In a statement released on Thursday, the KMF/CNOE-Citizen Education provided a harsh assessment of the current political and social situation. “The illicit export of national wealth, nepotism, and the cult of personality, the harmful consequences of which we have already witnessed, are starting to return,” the organization lamented.

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ANNIVERSARY CONCERT – Yzit makes a grand comeback

After several years of keeping a low profile, Yzit will return to the stage at the Palais des Sports de Mahamasina alongside Marion, for a concert marking the latter’s 20-year career. This event will bring the two artists together to perform their iconic tracks. The public will see Yzit join Marion on Sunday, November 1st,

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