Briefs

A serious traffic accident occurred recently in Ambihidray, in the Ambatondrazaka district. According to initial information gathered, one person lost their life in this accident, while several others were seriously injured. The injured victims reportedly required urgent medical attention. However, their health status remains […] Captured & Published at: 2026-08-21 09:08:57 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) […]

The day before yesterday was marked by a tragic incident in Antranombitsika, located in the Ambohidrano Andrefana fokontany, within the commune of Sabotsy Namehana. A young girl, barely 4 years old, tragically lost her life after being struck by a garbage truck. According to information gathered from the gendarmerie, the accident occurred at… Captured &

Four prisoners escaped from the Andaloasy penal camp on Wednesday while performing labor duties. A search notice for them was issued yesterday. According to reports, a dispute over internal regulations escalated into a mutiny and an attack involving sharp objects. The head of the penal camp and his deputy were injured during the incident and

Everything is expensive in Ampanihy. This is the observation of the residents of the district capital of Ampanihy Ouest, in the Atsimo Andrefana region. “Even though it is not yet the rainy season, nor the peak of the lean season, the general cost of living is too high while purchasing power is too low,” says

Our colleagues from the online environmental journal Mongabay report the discovery by three biologists—a Hungarian, a Malagasy, and a South Korean—of a new species of terrestrial invertebrate, Kynotus insularis. The findings were published in the journal ZooKeys at the end of last July. Measuring approximately 80 cm in length with a diameter of 15.5 to

Age takes its toll. After serving the population for nearly a century and a half (135 years), the Cenhosoa—formerly the Military Hospital, Soavinandriana Hospital, and Girard and Robic Hospital—is clearly showing the scars of its longevity. The building has gone years without any significant renovation, and services have failed to improve. Worse, patients are forced

Healthcare expenses are becoming difficult for some families to bear. The cost of medication adds to the burden of medical tests, consultations, and other fees incurred when a loved one falls ill. In hospitals, families sometimes face multiple expenses simultaneously. “We currently have a sick relative, and purchasing medication represents a significant portion of our

The Sahofika project appears to be emerging from a deadlock. A delegation from the Malagasy Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSM) visited the site to assess its current status. According to information shared on August 7 by local station AZ Radio, FSM Board Chairman Andriniaina Raharinomena, Director General Beni Xavier Rasolofonirina, and Antanifotsy district MP Narson Rafidimanana

On Monday night, a violent altercation involving physical assault and the use of sharp objects occurred in the Andranomasina fokontany, Ambohimanambola commune, Mandoto district. The incident resulted in one death, three injuries, and the arrest of two individuals by the gendarmerie. The conflict broke out between two families following a famadihana (traditional reburial) ceremony. According

Modern scribes are now being neglected. Today, those who appear most frequently on smartphone screens are the ones being followed and listened to. They know how to speak, impress the youth, and attract businesses. New technology is gaining more and more momentum. Yes, it would be absurd to say that it serves no purpose… Captured