Briefs

In political history, one must know how to remain reasonable and avoid showing outrageous Manichaeism. October 14th is perhaps a day to be marked with a white stone, because a Republic, whether we like it or not, despite its imperfections, brings us closer to the concept of freedom as it abolishes dynastic successions to power. […]

Progress toward gender equality remains insufficient. According to data from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey (MICS 2025), published by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on the occasion of the International Day of the Girl on October 10, many indicators concerning women and girls are not advancing, and some are even regressing. Early marriage, for

They are lucky. The treatment and care for the victims of food poisoning at a company in Ivandry were covered by the State. There is nothing to criticize about such a gesture, given that the lives of over a hundred people were at stake. The private company should have done it instead of the State,

A couple of entrepreneurs were killed at their home in Amboaroy Antehiroka on Saturday around noon. Both victims each sustained at least five stab wounds. The man was an 86-year-old French national, and his wife was a 65-year-old Malagasy woman. The gendarmerie is continuing its investigation. Certain elements remain confidential, while the search for the

The myth of Sisyphus seems to be an allegory favored by the mirror that reflects our lives. We know the story: Sisyphus is condemned to push a rock to the top of a mountain. It is an endless task, inevitably halted by the rock falling before reaching its goal. This torment, where the punishment boils

The State is covering all medical expenses for the 183 people hospitalized following a suspected food poisoning incident linked to meals served at the Konecta company canteen. In parallel, the establishment’s kitchen has been temporarily closed, and the catering provider responsible for meal preparation has been suspended. Laboratory analyses are pending to determine the exact

A traffic accident resulting in a fatality occurred in Ampasampito last Tuesday night. According to reports, a pedestrian walking on the road, not far from the Ampasampito roundabout, was struck. The taxi, traveling from Avaradoha towards Ankadindramamy, caused the accident around 10:00 PM. The driver was completely intoxicated. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-10 09:09:20 (Madagascar

Seven Malagasy women, aged between 21 and 30, have been detained in Mauritius following their arrest on Tuesday morning in Flacq. They reportedly overstayed their tourist visas and did not possess valid work permits. According to Radio One, the seven Malagasy nationals were discovered by the police. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-10 09:09:04 (Madagascar Local

A serious case of domestic violence and sexual assault was recently reported in the commune of Ambohidratrimo. A 16-year-old teenager was the victim of rape committed by her own father, who allegedly also issued death threats against her mother. According to the mother’s statements, the violence and the… Captured & Published at: 2026-10-10 09:08:49 (Madagascar

The southern and southwestern coasts of Madagascar will be exposed to strong winds during this Saturday, October 10, and Sunday, October 11, 2026. In a bulletin published on Friday, October 9, the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) announced winds that could reach 50 to 55 km/h. The phenomenon is expected to affect the coastline of