Briefs

Football – Al Merrick: Gregass signed, Roro and Bebeto in suspense

Impressed by the performances of Nicolas Randriamanampisoa and Fenohasina Gilles, the Sudanese club Al Merrick has confirmed its growing interest in Malagasy football. In recent days, its official page has multiplied announcements regarding the arrival of technicians and players from the Great Island. The first revelation was that of Romuald Rakotondrambe, alias Coach Roro, […] […]

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Faratsiho: Newborn baby killed in ritual sacrifice

Lucas, a baby boy just one month and one week old, was kidnapped along with his mother, Haingo, in the fokontany of Ambatomitety-Morarano (Faratsiho district). A search operation for the mother and child began last Friday. On Sunday morning, they were discovered; the mother was barely conscious, and the baby was found dead with his

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Antsohihy: 600kg of cannabis seized by the Gendarmerie

The suspects were pursued but managed to escape, leaving behind their cargo. Approximately 20 bags were seized, estimated to weigh around 600 kilograms. This marks a significant step in the fight against drug trafficking by the Gendarmerie in the Antsohihy district. According to reports, the operation highlights ongoing efforts to curb the spread of illegal

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Miarinarivo: A 65-year-old woman found dead and decapitated in her home

A particularly atrocious murder was discovered on Sunday morning in the Miarinarivo district. A 65-year-old woman was found decapitated in her home, with her head remaining missing despite extensive searches. The horror was discovered on Sunday, August 2, around 7:40 AM in the Anjahana fokontany, located in the rural commune of Mandiavato, Miarinarivo district. Authorities

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Behenjy: Family tomb desecrated, human remains stolen

A macabre discovery was made in the fokontany of Tsinjony, in the rural commune of Behenjy, Ambatolampy district. On Saturday, August 1st, around 5:00 PM, the head of the fokontany alerted the Behenjy gendarmerie outpost after discovering that a family tomb had been desecrated. Upon arriving at the scene, the gendarmes discovered a […] Captured

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12th Edition of Foire Meva: The Sugar Loaf City Remains True to Itself

For four days, from July 29th to August 1st, more than 130 stands were set up on the esplanade of the Antsiranana City Hall. Alongside exhibitors from the three production sectors, neighboring islands, notably Reunion Island and Mayotte, were also present. The Minister of Commerce and […] Captured & Published at: 2026-08-04 09:08:37 (Madagascar Local

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Katsepy: Potable water finally flows from 12 public fountains

After many years of scarcity, the residents of several neighborhoods in the Katsepy commune, located in the Mitsinjo district, are finally seeing their daily lives transformed. Twelve public fountains supplied with potable water are now accessible to the population, thanks to a partnership between the HASENE Foundation and the AHE Mandomba (Humanitarian Action and Mutual

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Fire at Bazary Kely in Toamasina: One man burned to death, millions in goods destroyed

Around 10:40 PM on Sunday night, the first flames were spotted at the lower section of Bazary Kely, specifically in the area occupied by farmers, second-hand clothing vendors, and local soup sellers. Upon hearing about the fire, the Mayor, Mr. Andrafanomezantsoa Alain, along with his team and the Member of Parliament for Toamasina city, Mr.

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Betsiboka: 80 young people receive training certificates

On the evening of Saturday, August 1, 2026, around 4:30 PM, a certificate presentation ceremony was held for 80 young people. These individuals completed short-term vocational training courses in two fields: Building Electricity and Pastry Making. The program was organized by the Betsiboka Regional Directorate of Technical Education and Vocational Training. Captured & Published at:

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HIGHER EDUCATION – The quality of teaching in question

The Ministry of Higher Education has received 546 applications for Authorization, Accreditation, and Equivalence as of July 10, 2026. Among these, approximately 250 files will be reviewed by the National Authorization Commission (CNH) during this session. Before being reviewed, the files undergo classification, field verification, and expert assessment. These phases are mandatory before the competent

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