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Bringing the administration closer to users and removing obstacles to budget execution. It is with this objective that the General Directorate of Financial Control (DGCF) continues its proximity initiatives. A new Financial Control office has opened its doors in Vatomandry, in accordance with the directives of the Minister of Economy and Finance, according to the […]

A family altercation preceded the suspicious death of a 65-year-old retired army general on the evening of October 18, 2026, in Avaratsena, Ambohidrapeto commune, Antananarivo Atsimondrano district. His 37-year-old daughter has been apprehended by the gendarmes, while the exact circumstances of the death remain to be determined. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-20 07:53:41 (Madagascar Local

Many lives have been lost, and many others have been left permanently disabled. At the site, one can see various small monuments or markers placed by the families of those who lost their lives in traffic accidents. The media reports on bloodshed along the Imerinkasinina road almost every week, consistently due to traffic accidents. However,

The first floor of a concrete house was ravaged by a fire yesterday morning in Antanimena, near the Bassin area. A suspected explosion reportedly preceded the outbreak of the fire. No casualties were reported, but the material damage is significant. The flames quickly engulfed the first floor of the residence, completely destroying the contents of

There is a saying that one laughs at the madness of others while hiding one’s own. However, when a mentally ill person becomes uncontrollable and turns into a ‘violent madman’ who kills others, law enforcement authorities must intervene and make an arrest. This is exactly what happened in Ampitatafika. According to the information received… Captured

A ministerial synergy aimed at breaking taboos surrounding sexual and reproductive health. Raising public awareness, dismantling taboos regarding sexual health, encouraging visits to health centers, and drastically reducing maternal and infant mortality are ambitious goals, fraught with obstacles, and sometimes resembling an uphill battle. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-20 07:24:12 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original

In Toliara, the Vatsin’Ankohonana program is focusing on vocational training to help 175 beneficiaries develop income-generating activities. Skills such as managing small eateries and soap making are among those taught to promote the economic autonomy of households. Improving the management of small eateries, vocational training is opening up new opportunities in the Atsimo-Andrefana region. Captured

The number of companies participating in the Vakinankaratra Showcase has continued to grow. A total of 460 participants took part in the 28th edition, which lasted for three days from October 15 to 17, 2026. Many participants remained open on Sunday, which caused no issues and provided great satisfaction to consumers. This success is a

Electrical disruptions persist in Toamasina. To address this, the company Enelec is deploying ten mobile generators to bolster local power production. Seven of these units, each with a capacity of 350 kVA, have already been transported to the site. “Their commissioning will begin on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and will be carried out gradually.” Captured

The official installation ceremony for the regional directors of public security for the Boeny, Melaky, Betsiboka, and Sofia regions took place on Friday in front of the National School of Maritime Education (ENEM) by the seaside in Mahajanga. Appointed during the Council of Ministers last December, these officials had already been in their roles for