Briefs

Restoring smiles. From October 2 to 8, a Japanese medical team worked alongside Malagasy health professionals at the Ave Maria private clinic in Antsirabe to operate on patients with cleft lips, commonly known as “harelip.” This mission combined surgical interventions, technical exchanges, and skills transfer. Dr. Yasuyoshi Tosa, a Japanese surgeon who has handled approximately […]

The Ministry of Justice, through its Communication Department, issued an official statement yesterday, October 14, 2026, regarding the investigation into the transfer of eleven detainees from Avaradrano prison to Antanimora. According to the report, the detainees were released clandestinely without the knowledge of higher authorities and without any official written authorization. The investigation revealed two

The distribution of public space among vehicles, pedestrians, and merchants was the focus of a meeting held on October 14 in Antananarivo between vendors and municipal officials. Led by the First Vice-President of the Special Delegation of the capital, Nirina Thierry Ralaiharison, this meeting aimed to improve market management and reiterate the rules for occupying

A busy weekend ahead. The Malagasy Football Federation (FMF) is organizing a series of events this Saturday and Sunday in the capital and its surroundings, including the inauguration of two infrastructure projects. Contrary to the announcements made twice by the federation’s president, Alfred Randriamanampisoa, FIFA President Gianni Infantino will ultimately not be present at these

Renault Dauphine, Citroën Ami 6, Simca Aronde, Peugeot 203: in the past, taxis displayed their fare stickers—day rates, night rates, upper town, lower town, waiting times—carefully protected behind a square of glass on their windshields. Drivers of that era knew that by going up Rue Jean Andriamady, they would reach the junction of Rue Gallieni-basse

As part of its commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Orange Madagascar is conducting a major five-day civic sanitation campaign titled “Tanàna madio miaraka @ Orange” (Clean City with Orange). On this occasion, nearly 1,000 people, including local residents, partners, and company employees, have mobilized to participate in the cleanup efforts. Captured & Published at:

Currently, only two certification bodies are authorized in Madagascar to certify organic products intended for export. However, a Participatory Guarantee System (SPG Bio) has been established to certify organic products for the domestic market, starting with sustainable agricultural practices. This initiative is the result of a partnership between… Captured & Published at: 2026-10-14 10:08:52 (Madagascar

The recovery of Jirama is among the reforms that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) wishes to see accelerated in Madagascar. In its statement on October 12, following a mission to Antananarivo from October 5 to 9, the team led by Constant Lonkeng noted that electricity and water supply disruptions are weighing on an economy already

In Bangkok, the Minister of Economy and Finance met with the World Bank’s Regional Vice President for Eastern and Southern Africa. The agenda included economic reforms, financing, energy, and the acceleration of projects. Accelerating reforms and transforming funding into concrete achievements was the main focus of the bilateral meeting held yesterday. Captured & Published at:

Since the end of July, four cases of plague have been officially confirmed in the districts of Ankazobe, Anjozorobe, and Ambohimahasoa. Furthermore, five suspected cases were detected on October 10 in Midongy Atsimo; laboratory analysis results are currently pending to confirm or rule out these diagnoses. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-14 09:54:21 (Madagascar Local Time