Briefs

The phenomenon of internal fraud within the public administration in Tana raises legitimate concerns regarding the integrity and credibility of certain institutions. A network of corrupt agents, using their privileged position, targets their own colleagues by exploiting sensitive administrative files to extort money. This practice, which involves identity theft and other illicit activities, undermines the […]

More than 240 Malagasy nationals, who were in an irregular situation in Mauritius, have been arrested by local authorities. Most of them are individuals who arrived in Mauritian territory on tourist visas and remained beyond the visa’s validity date, or workers whose contracts were not renewed. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-01 07:38:38 (Madagascar Local Time

A 10-year-old child, struck by a truck in Antampotsena, Sabotsy Namehana, on Monday afternoon, was rushed to the hospital in an attempt to save him, but unfortunately, he did not survive. The victim was a schoolboy on his way to school. The body has been released to the family. The driver and the truck, along

Nina Rahantanirina, a former Member of Parliament for Mahajanga, has been held at the Maevatanàna Gendarmerie brigade since Tuesday evening. According to local sources, she is the subject of an investigation regarding a case of illegal gold mining. The case, which involves a mining site that has gained significant attention on social media, particularly Facebook,

The Barea are unlikely to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). After a defeat and a draw, they have only a slim chance of finishing first in Group L, the only qualifying spot. Thus, after their historic quarter-final appearance in 2019, the Barea have missed every subsequent edition. The team has undergone

Accustomed to participating in the Smooth Night as a backing vocalist since 2017, Yrinaf will take center stage this time. This Friday, the Ibis Hotel & Spa in Ankorondrano will host this 20th edition, dedicated to Mariah Carey and scheduled outdoors by the pool, in front of approximately 400 spectators. This new responsibility marks an

Insecurity is currently worsening in the commune of Ilakaka Be. According to information gathered on-site, more than five people have been shot dead in just the last few days, most of whom were small-scale miners and gemstone buyers. Less than a week ago, a butcher was attacked by armed ‘dahalo’ (bandits) in the city center

Founded in 1987 by Dr. Koytcha Firoze, the association Doctors of the Indian Ocean (MOI) began modestly with three patients and 120 kilograms of equipment. Over the years, these missions, conducted in collaboration with the Inviso Foundation, have expanded significantly, mobilizing multidisciplinary teams and transporting up to 25 tons of medical equipment. More than 600,000

The findings and statistics are undeniable. Cardiovascular diseases, which constitute a major public health problem in Madagascar, are also the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Heart Federation (WHF), one in three people dies from them. On the occasion of World Heart Day 2026, celebrated yesterday… Captured & Published at: 2026-09-30 08:54:06

The alert has been extended to new coastal areas. Fishermen and coastal transporters are urged to monitor the evolution of sea conditions. According to a notice recently issued by the General Directorate of Meteorology, the strong swell first affected the coastline between Morombe and Cape Vohimena yesterday afternoon. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-30 08:53:38 (Madagascar