Briefs

Nineteen men were arrested by police officers from the Emergency Intervention Unit on October 16, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Namontana, during a patrol conducted in the Namontana and Anosibe sectors. The suspects were caught consuming cannabis. Law enforcement also seized 142 pre-packaged bags of cannabis, as well as two portable radio transmission devices. The […]

Innovations for the grand finale. The Auto and Cross Car de Tana (ACCT) club will organize the 23rd edition of the “XXL Last Race by Carrefour” slalom on November 7 and 8 at the Ampilanonana circuit in Ambodifasina, on the highway towards Ambohimanga Rova. This race serves as the fifth and final round of the

Every year on October 16, countries around the world celebrate World Food Day. This year’s theme, ‘Innovate today for a sustainable tomorrow,’ sets an ambitious agenda. However, many nations, including Madagascar, lack the means to achieve these goals, particularly in the fight against poverty and hunger as outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Originally

On October 14, in Antsohihy, the 68th anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic was celebrated. For the occasion, a new statue of Philibert Tsiranana, the first President of the Republic and the father of independence, was inaugurated to replace the old one. By the next morning, it had been dismantled. A one-night mandate—a record

Property owners who have built without a building permit are invited to regularize their situation. On the occasion of Urban Month, the Avaradrano district is launching an awareness campaign on urban planning rules and the procedures to follow to bring constructions into compliance. The announcement was made during a press conference held recently. Captured &

As part of the ongoing celebrations for the birth of the First Malagasy Republic, a film about the 1947 insurrection was screened at La Terrasse du Voyageur in Antsiranana yesterday at 6:00 PM. The organizer of the event, Berthela Fety, stated that the objective is to make history known to fellow citizens. Indeed, historical accounts

The event will go ahead, but with a new format. Initially scheduled for the new road in Toamasina, the 4th round of the Madagascar Run Championship will ultimately not be held there. In a statement published on social media, the Run Mada club explained that, despite obtaining authorizations from the city hall, the event had

“We are closely monitoring the case involving 11 Chinese nationals who reportedly escaped from Avaradrano prison. The Embassy expresses its readiness to cooperate with Malagasy authorities in the fight against cybercrime, particularly telecommunications-based fraud.” This is a brief summary of the statement from the Chinese Embassy in Madagascar, which emphasized that this incident is an

This mugger was caught red-handed by patrolling police officers while in the act of robbing someone. He was apprehended immediately. The Anosibe area and its surroundings remain a high-risk zone in terms of insecurity. This is evidenced by the broad-daylight attack that occurred the day before yesterday, which resulted in the death of a businessman.

A danger that should not be taken lightly. In Madagascar, 1,313 vehicles equipped with potentially dangerous Takata airbags have been identified. Faced with the risks of failure of these safety devices, the General Directorate of Road Safety (DGSR) and CFAO Mobility are calling on the affected motorists to have their vehicles inspected. Captured & Published