Briefs

During the month of October, as part of the “Pink October” campaign—a month dedicated to raising awareness about the fight against breast cancer—the availability of free screening services for breast cancer (as well as cervical cancer) has increased. Screening, which is strongly emphasized in awareness-raising activities, is a key focus of the initiative. Captured & […]

Renewed mobilization for renal health in the Great Island. Arriving in Antananarivo on October 11, the founding president of the Tsarà Association, Tiana Valiso Rakotonirainy, and its vice-president, Dr. Dominique Rabearivelo, are leading a strategic mission until October 19. Their primary objective is to assess local health needs and revitalize […] Captured & Published at:

October 14, 1958 – October 14, 2026. Sixty-eight years ago today, the ‘Malagasy Republic’ was proclaimed in the amphitheater of the Lycée Gallieni in Andohalo at exactly 10:50 AM. An October 14th like no other. The very choice of the secondary educational institution bearing the name of the French colonial administrator general indicated… Captured &

A fire that occurred on October 12 in Anosibe An’ala, in the Alaotra-Mangoro region, devastated a part of the locality. About fifty houses were destroyed by the flames, while others had to be demolished to prevent the fire from spreading. The incident resulted in a heavy toll in terms of both property and human impact.

Analyses conducted on the food consumed by the 291 employees who suffered from food poisoning in Ivandry and Ambohimangakely have revealed the presence of several microorganisms, including Escherichia coli and yeasts, in the fruit salad. The presence of Escherichia coli, a bacterium that can cause digestive disorders and intestinal infections, raises concerns. Captured & Published

A serious traffic accident claimed the life of one soldier and left six others seriously injured on Monday in Ankilizato, on the RN35 road connecting Malaimbandy to Morondava. The Malagasy army truck carrying the victims suddenly overturned. The tragedy occurred on National Road 35 (RN35). Captured & Published at: 2026-10-14 09:09:43 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)

A theft of six zebu cattle escalated into an armed confrontation on October 12, 2026, in Andritirity, located in the Bemangoraka fokontany, Fihaonana rural commune, Tsiroanomandidy district. Two of the five armed individuals suspected of committing the theft were killed during a clash with gendarmes and local residents who had mobilized to pursue them. Captured

On October 11, 2026, a passerby discovered a desecrated family tomb in Antovotany, located in the Mangarano fokontany, within the rural commune of Merimandroso, Ambohidratrimo district. Upon noticing that the tomb’s door had been forced open, the individual alerted nearby residents. Informed of the situation, the head of the fokontany subsequently notified authorities around 8:00

The Ministry of Justice has issued a wanted notice featuring the photographs of 11 Chinese nationals who escaped from prison. The search for them is ongoing, while details regarding how they managed to escape are still pending. The publication of these photos aims to facilitate their identification and assist authorities in locating and apprehending them.

A gala football match will take place at the CEG Benoît Bevava stadium in downtown Maevatanàna on Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM. This nine-a-side men’s match will feature a clash between the Expatriate Former Footballers and the Former Footballers of Maevatanàna. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-14 09:08:38 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original