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In Ambanja, the 5th edition of the Regional Day of Grassroots Communities (JRVOI) officially kicked off under the banner of community mobilization. The first day was marked by a carnival, an official ceremony, and a conference-debate, all centered on a key message: the protection of natural resources cannot be effective without strong, organized, and fully […]

Long hindered by isolation, the Upper Sambirano region now benefits from a rehabilitated 43.9-kilometer road. This infrastructure is set to facilitate cocoa transport and boost the local economy. The recent rehabilitation of the ‘Cocoa Road’ marks a significant milestone in opening up the southern part of the Ambanja district, known for its agricultural potential. More

Six men have been arrested on suspicion of involvement in the death of a man who was stabbed in Anosizato Andrefana on the night of Wednesday, September 30. They are currently being held in pre-trial detention at the Tsiafahy central prison. According to investigators, some of the suspects were close to the victim. The incident

Driven by digital transformation, insurance services are evolving in Madagascar. The Mutuelle d’Assurance Malagasy (Mama) presented a new stage of its digitalization to the press yesterday, featuring the deployment of a technological tool dubbed “InsurTech by Mama.” The project is currently being piloted at the AIS agency in Isotry and is designed to allow policyholders

The Reunion Region and the Boeny Region are strengthening their cooperation. On October 7, both local authorities signed a decentralized cooperation framework agreement at the Reunion Regional Council headquarters. The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Interior and Decentralization, Hanitra Velonjara Tiaray Rakotonandrasana, and Reunion Regional Councilor Wilfrid Bertile. The President of the Reunion

Just hours apart and on opposite sides of the globe, a tennis tournament and a football match transcended the narrow dimension of the moment. In Beijing, Novak Djokovic (39, born in May 1987) secured his 102nd ATP victory, marking his seventh title in the Chinese capital with a perfect 34-0 record. Djokovic also became the

On Friday, October 2, 2026, General RAKOTONANDRASANA Noël Girardin was laid to rest in his ancestral tomb in the fokontany of Bemangoraka, located in the rural commune of Mahazomà, Maevatanàna district, Betsiboka region. The ceremony was marked by deep respect and honor, attended by a large crowd of people who traveled from afar, as well

The incident occurred on the roadside during lunchtime. A large truck was parked opposite a taxi-brousse (bush taxi) and a small car in front of a hotel. Suddenly, the truck began to move on its own and crashed into the other vehicles. The collision was severe, resulting in three injuries and damage to several vehicles.

The opening of the three-person exhibition “Visual Language” takes place today at 6:30 PM and will run until November 3rd at La Teinturerie in Ampasanimalo. The exhibition features a trio of artists: Hery Zo Ralaindimby, Taka Andrianavalona, and Mamy Ramarolahy. “This exhibition brings together three creators who use visual language as a universal tongue, without

Ensuring that scientific discoveries do not remain confined to the laboratory is the stated ambition of the ‘Innovation Madagascar’ call for expressions of interest, supported by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESUPRES), the Ministry of Industrial Development and Private Sector (MIDSP), and the Syndicate of Industries of Madagascar (SIM). With three pathways