Briefs

An open letter to our leaders: We must go back to the end of the 18th century to understand the origin of this word, a time when dying at thirty was considered a long life and epidemics emptied villages faster than graves could be dug. In those days, ‘croquer’ (to bite) did not mean to […]

One week before the launch of the electoral roll overhaul, the digitalization of the process is still not in place. While the Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) claims to want to improve the quality of the electoral file, data collection will rely essentially on the same methods as in 2022. “Just because we are using

A standoff continues between the traditional fishermen of Ambalamanga and those who arrived from Ampasindava. Last week, the former denounced the use of unauthorized nets by the Ampasindava fishermen and demanded they cease their activities. In response, the latter gathered in large numbers on Monday in Aranta for a show of force, asserting that they

Two Indian entrepreneurs were held captive on the night of July 31 in a workshop located in Anosizato Atsinanana. According to the National Police, six individuals held them against their will and threatened them. One of the victims had already been struck and suffered a head injury. The wife of one of the men alerted

What a contrast! Much of Europe has been living under an unbearable heatwave for several days. The same is true in some Asian countries, while in Central America, football matches during the World Cup had to be interrupted by two cooling breaks due to the suffocating heat, even in most American stadiums that are supposedly

Several social impact projects will be implemented as part of the partnership between Ravinala Airports and TotalEnergies Marketing Madagasikara. Yesterday, the two companies formalized a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership aimed at amplifying their social and environmental impact in the regions where they operate, particularly around the airports of Antananarivo and Nosy Be. Together, they

Antananarivo is preparing to become the parliamentary capital of Southern Africa for a week. From August 22 to 29, Madagascar will host the 59th Plenary Assembly session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF), a regional meeting that will bring together representatives from the parliaments of member countries to discuss the theme: ‘the fight against…’ Captured

“The Republic neither recognizes, nor pays salaries to, nor subsidizes any religion.” This is, in essence, the content of the 1905 French law concerning the separation of Churches and the State, which has been incorporated, almost word for word, into the internal legal framework of Madagascar. Crossing out the secularism of the State, this law…

The Madagascar Chess Championship, organized by the FMJE (Malagasy Chess Federation), lived up to all expectations. The first day took place on July 31 at IKM Antsahavola, before continuing on August 1 and 2 at the National Library of Anosy. This national summit brought together no fewer than 115 young enthusiasts from various leagues. Captured

A few weeks before the start of the ASIEF National Games, scheduled from August 17 to 29 in Manakara, Army Corps General Maminirina Ely Razafitombo has launched a vibrant appeal for the mobilization of civil servants. For him, this major administrative sports event goes beyond simple competition: it embodies health, efficiency, and unity. Captured &