Armed robbery. A butcher was targeted early yesterday morning in Anosizato Andrefana. Around 4:30 a.m., three armed individuals robbed him of 20 million ariary before firing three shots, according to witness accounts. The victim was injured, but his life is reportedly not in danger. According to an officer, the gendarmes, who were away from their […]
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“Besalohy,” meaning “the one with many panicles,” is designed to provide a high grain yield upon harvest. According to the National Center for Applied Research in Rural Development (Fofifa), a new rice variety capable of reaching a yield of 4 tons per hectare is set to be distributed to producers starting from the 2027-2028 agricultural
Under the auspices of the Prime Minister’s Office, thirteen elite members of the Malagasy army have successfully completed their commando training in close protection, supervised by Russian experts. The bilateral cooperation between Madagascar and the Russian Federation has reached a new strategic milestone. Yesterday, the Mahazoarivo Palace hosted the official graduation ceremony marking the event.
From September 14 to 26, designer and researcher Domi Sanji will take over the Regional Contemporary Art Fund (FRAC) Réunion to lead “Ombres tressées” (Braided Shadows), a research-creation workshop dedicated to vernacular braiding techniques of the Indian Ocean. This event brings together architects, creators, and artisans from the Indian Ocean region to explore braided plant
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A four-year-old girl narrowly escaped a kidnapping attempt early on the morning of August 24 in the Anahimpisaka fokontany, Belemoka commune, Ikongo district. Three men suspected of involvement in the case have been arrested by the National Police. The incident occurred while the young girl was… Captured & Published at: 2026-09-02 07:39:11 (Madagascar Local Time
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Road rehabilitation work began yesterday in Tanambao V, located near the BRED bank and the Jesosy Mamonjy Church in Toamasina, as the repairs on Boulevard Joffre near completion. This road has long been a source of complaints for commuters heading into the city center of Toamasina, and it has already undergone numerous previous repairs. Captured
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A motorcycle taxi was stolen by a group of thieves. However, they were arrested on the same day, and the two-wheeled vehicle was returned to its owner. This success was made possible by the GPS tracker installed on the vehicle. The thieves’ modus operandi was as follows: one of them negotiated a fare with a
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The official groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the new container storage area at the Tanandava ‘dry port’ took place yesterday. The project is being carried out by the port authority in partnership with the company Colas. Once completed, this facility will meet international standards for heavy vehicle parking. It will feature comprehensive amenities, including
New hygiene regulations are gradually being implemented, but some habits remain difficult to change. In several neighborhoods, waste continues to be dumped in inappropriate places, particularly in gutters. “Throwing trash anywhere remains a deeply ingrained habit for some people,” observed a local resident. These practices highlight the difficulty of changing daily behaviors. For many residents,
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There are stories that leave you questioning everything once you close the screen at night. In 2020, a man named Marc P. was convicted in Belgium for the attempted rape of a child under ten. He received a three-year suspended sentence and a ban from associating with minors. This did not stop him from turning
