Briefs

While hundreds of thousands of tourists flocked to Spain this week for the total solar eclipse, Madagascar faces a much longer wait. The next total eclipse visible from Antananarivo is not expected until January 30, 2139. To find a comparable event, one must look back to July 11, 1619, when an exceptional total eclipse crossed

A million-dollar question: where are the following streets located? Rue Titsy, Rue Toera, Rue Tsiombikibo, Rue Emile Razafimandimby, and many others. While one might try to find them on Google or in travel guides, many are missing. The city of Antananarivo has made an effort to install street signs with the city hall’s colors—blue background

A man suspected of stealing items from inside vehicles was arrested by the National Police on Saturday afternoon in the AMEA area of Ilanivato. Around 4:30 PM, traffic police officers noticed a young man acting suspiciously. They approached him for a routine check, but as soon as the man saw the police, he attempted to

As part of the overhaul of the National Youth Policy, the Ministry of Youth and Sports is partnering with international and private stakeholders to mobilize a thousand local talents remotely. This ambitious project is being conducted in close collaboration with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-18 08:53:54 (Madagascar Local Time

For a newspaper, this anniversary is not just about longevity. It represents a presence, a responsibility, and the ability to navigate through different eras without losing the core of its identity. Since its inception, Midi Madagasikara has been a witness to the transformations of our country, its hopes, its crises, and its… Captured & Published

The Indomitable Lionesses have finally roared at the pinnacle of African football. On Sunday, August 16, in Rabat, they secured their first continental crown by defeating Malawi (3-0), an unexpected final that will remain etched in the annals of history. Long-time contenders but never champions, the Cameroonians transformed their last-minute qualification into a historic triumph.

Following recent events at the National Assembly, the deputy elected for Fandriana and national president of the ‘Asa Vita no Ifampitsarana’ (AVI) party has shared his perspective. For Zavamanitra Andriamiharivolamena, ‘the functions of a deputy are clear: to propose and adopt laws that align with the interests of the population.’ Captured & Published at: 2026-08-18

The political horizon is clearing for the Great Island. There are no technical problems for holding the elections in July 2027, according to the reassuring statements made yesterday by the president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Thierry Rakotonarivo. The electoral machinery is well and truly in motion, and preparations are advancing at a