Briefs

A man was killed by a mob on Sunday afternoon in Ankafotra, located in the Ankafanana fokontany, within the rural commune of Miantsoarivo, Arivonimamo district. He was reportedly caught while attempting to burglarize a home. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM. The head of the Miantsoarivo police outpost was alerted by the head of the […]

The tragedy occurred on Saturday afternoon, August 8, around 3:30 PM, at a hotel located in Mandrosoa Ivato, near the RN52, in the Ambohidratrimo district. The victim, a 43-year-old Ghanaian national, was alone in the establishment when she suddenly collapsed while preparing to check into a room. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-11 09:09:22 (Madagascar Local

According to reports regarding the incident that occurred in the Mahajanga II district on Friday, August 7, 2026, the situation unfolded as follows: Four bandits were identified as having attacked a couple from Amboromalandy, Marovoay district, who were in the village of Ampombolava, Mahajamba Usine rural commune, Mahajanga II district, to purchase cattle. The victims

An individual, described as a seasoned criminal known for his illicit activities, particularly burglaries, was fatally shot by the National Police on the night of August 9 in Ambositra. The confrontation took place on the road leading to the zebu market, in the Ankazotokana fokontany, Ambositra. According to initial reports… Captured & Published at: 2026-08-11

The handover ceremony between the outgoing prefect, Lucien Mananjara, and the new one, Huberto Dellaris, took place on Monday, August 10, at 3:00 PM. This appointment marks the return of an administrator who is already familiar with the region. Before his arrival at the Antsiranana prefecture, Huberto Dellaris served as the prefect in Sambava. His

On August 3rd and 4th, the commune of Analavory, in the Miarinarivo district (Itasy region), vibrated to the rhythm of the 2026 Ecology Festival. Co-organized by the Association of Women Farmers (FARM), the Network of Youth for Sustainable Development (RJDD), and the CRAD-OI, this annual event once again mobilized citizens. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-11

The Hanjary Raha Ty association in the Betsiboka region has officially established its local office. The organization aims to coordinate social welfare activities within the fokontany (neighborhoods) and local communities, with the goal of fostering improvement and development in each commune across the Betsiboka region. This mission serves as the primary motivation for the establishment

Circumcision, or ‘forazaza’, is a highly significant tradition for the Malagasy people, varying according to regional customs. This cultural importance prompted the ‘Hanjary Raha Ty’ association in the Betsiboka region to organize social welfare initiatives for the local population. Among these was a free mass circumcision event conducted in collaboration with selected medical professionals. A

Six cases of polio have been identified across three districts in the Atsimo Andrefana region, prompting the launch of a massive vaccination campaign. Although Madagascar officially declared the end of its polio epidemic in May 2025, the disease persists. Since the beginning of this year, six cases have been detected in the Atsimo Andrefana region:

The ancient wisdom of the highlands speaks of the connection between the hills of Ambohijanahary, Mahamasina, and the heart of Antananarivo. These landscapes, steeped in history, evoke deep nostalgia, much like the verses of Jean Narivony regarding the Ankaratra mountains. Reflecting on the history of the capital, from the baptism of Queen Ranavalona II in