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Since their appointment to the Mamitiana Rajaonarison government, they have not appeared publicly alongside Marc Ravalomanana and have been notably absent from the field visits and actions organized by the “Tiako i Madagasikara” (TIM) party. This creates an uncomfortable position for the three ministers from the TIM party. Will they… Captured & Published at: 2026-08-06 […]

Meeting on Wednesday for the Council of Ministers, the government decided to extend the validity period of travel documents from five to ten years. This is a long-awaited reform, particularly for Malagasy citizens living abroad, which is expected to reduce administrative procedures and lower the costs associated with renewals. This measure fulfills a previous announcement.

The standoff over the housing allowance for employees of the Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) has taken a new turn. The decision rendered by the Council of State on August 4, 2026, clarifies the prerogatives of the Special Delegation during the transitional period preceding the installation of bodies resulting from the by-election. According to ruling

Mahajanga is preparing for three days of festivities. From August 15 to 17, the Star Tour will set up camp at the Mahajanga waterfront, featuring a completely free program that combines concerts, entertainment, games, dining, and relaxation areas. Through this event, Star aims to highlight Malagasy culture, promote national talent, and offer a convivial moment

The High Constitutional Court (HCC) has validated the law regarding the transfer to the State of lands registered in the names of foreigners during the colonial period. In its decision rendered on August 3, the constitutional court ruled that the text contains no provisions contrary to the Constitution. Submitted to the HCC by the President

The extension of the validity period for Malagasy passports has reached a new milestone. The principle of this reform was validated during the Council of Ministers held via videoconference on Tuesday, following a verbal communication presented by the Ministry of Public Security. This measure responds to a long-standing demand from the Malagasy diaspora, who have

August 6, 1896 – August 6, 2026: Exactly 130 years ago today, the French Parliament (Senate and Chamber of Deputies) passed the law declaring Madagascar and its dependencies a French colony. Signed by French President Félix Faure in Brest, the law was only made known in Antananarivo through the ‘Journal Officiel’ on September 27, 1896,

Unusual incident. An armed man with a prior criminal record was arrested on Tuesday evening in Antaninandro, in the capital’s third arrondissement. According to information gathered by the Tana-Ville Company gendarmes, the individual was posing as a police officer and was carrying an unloaded Airsoft pistol in a holster. He was wearing a vest marked

The standoff surrounding the announced strike at ASECNA Madagascar has taken a new turn. Yesterday, the Ministry of Transport and Meteorology issued a decree requisitioning all agents of the Agency to ensure the continuity of public service for air navigation safety. Originally scheduled from the 5th to the 7th… Captured & Published at: 2026-08-05 08:09:27

Led by an international team of American, British, and Canadian researchers, in collaboration with the University of Antananarivo and under the guidance of Sabine Cudney-Valenzuela from Berkeley, a study conducted near the Ranomafana National Park in the southeast of the Great Island reveals that secondary fallow forests are being massively colonized by the black rat.