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Forest Fires: An Economic Loss of 450 Million USD Each Year

In Madagascar, millions of hectares of forests burn every year, causing estimated economic losses of hundreds of millions of dollars. Fire is no longer just an environmental threat; it affects agriculture, livestock, water resources, land, civil security, and the climate. The cost goes beyond just the forests. According to available estimates, the annual economic impact […]

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Baccalaureate 2026: 51% pass rate for Fianarantsoa

Candidates for the 2026 Baccalaureate in Fianarantsoa have been able to check their results since yesterday. The Fianarantsoa province recorded an overall pass rate of 51%, which is a significant decrease compared to the 2025 session, where the pass rate was nearly 58% (57.98%), whereas in the two previous sessions, […] Captured & Published at:

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The albino child, a survivor of a trafficking case in Vangaindrano, is now out of danger. Just a few days ago, he and his family were still victims of threats of retaliation from individuals likely involved in the case who have not yet been apprehended. The child and his mother are now safe. Captured &

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Madagascar – Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Towards a new dynamic of bilateral cooperation

Madagascar’s diplomacy is intensifying its international outreach. Yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Anosy hosted a strategic meeting. The Acting Minister, Hanitra Velonjara Tiaray Rakotonandrasana, received the figurative copies of the credentials of H.E. Ahmad Mohamad Alwohaib, the newly designated non-resident Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with residence in Mozambique. Captured &

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Accident on RN7: Motorcyclist seriously injured, taxi-brousse suspected of hit-and-run

A serious traffic accident, followed by an alleged hit-and-run, occurred on Monday, August 10, 2026, around 8:30 PM on the RN7, at PK 34+900, in Amboasary, Tsinjony fokontany, Behenjy commune, Ambatolampy district. A Volkswagen Crafter taxi-brousse (bush taxi), operating the Antananarivo-Toliara route, collided with a motorcycle inside a bridge. According to reports… Captured & Published

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Ihosy: A soldier found dead from a gunshot wound in a military camp

A suspicious death that raises many questions. A soldier was found dead from a gunshot wound on the morning of August 11, 2026, around 3:30 a.m., inside the camp of the Ihosy Infantry Battalion. The soldier had just completed a mission as part of the ‘Riri 2026’ operation. His unit was stationed there. Captured &

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Soamanandrariny: Motorcycle theft ring dismantled

A suspected network specializing in the theft and handling of stolen motorcycles has just been dismantled by law enforcement in the capital. Investigations revealed a group that operated primarily in the areas of Soamanandrariny, Ambatomaro, Ankadindramamy, Ambohimangakely, and Ambohimahitsy. The arrests were carried out successively by the gendarmes. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-13 06:53:37 (Madagascar

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Criminal gang in Ambohimangakely: Senior official of a private university implicated

The gendarmerie from the Ambohimangakely regional station has dismantled an armed robbery network. According to the gendarmerie, eight individuals were arrested, seven of whom were directly responsible for the attacks. It is reported that the suspects were sheltered and harbored by a senior official of a private university, who has also been taken into custody.

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Rescued Albino Child Received at the Presidential Palace

The albino child who was kidnapped in Vangaindrano has been brought to Iavoloha and has safely returned to their family. The child arrived in Antananarivo accompanied by their mother and was received by the President of the Republic at the palace. This was an opportunity to demonstrate the State’s concern regarding the incidents of kidnapping

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PARLIAMENTARY INQUIRY – Deputies scrutinize public funds

The management of public funds and the monitoring of presidential projects will be scrutinized by deputies. A parliamentary inquiry was launched yesterday at Tsimbazaza to verify the use of public resources, procurement procedures, and the execution of several projects. “Monitoring the financing of presidential projects” is the main objective of this inquiry, explains Sylvestre Mahavitara,

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