Briefs

Unique instruments, original sounds, and a tribute to Malagasy creativity. The opening of the first edition of the Adabolatsaka festival was marked by the vernissage of Dama’s exhibition, which brings together his various creations for the event. The artist notably presents new instruments he specifically created for Adabolatsaka, including aponga, djembes, valiha, aponga lahy, marovany, […]

A 10-year-old schoolgirl was found wandering near the Bevalala football field, in the Malaho fokontany, Ampanefy rural commune, on Friday, July 24, around 7:10 PM. Alerted by a citizen, gendarmes from the Ankadivoribe outpost immediately arrived at the scene, where they discovered the girl. She identified herself as Nomena, a second-grade student at the Ampefiloha

Breaking his silence, former President of the Republic Andry Rajoelina posted a message on his Facebook account yesterday. He addressed the growing anxiety affecting many Malagasy families. Drawing from a biblical verse, he spoke about the current state of the country, highlighting kidnappings, injustices, and violence. He stated that he is “deeply touched” by the

The principle of “state secularism” should not prevent public authorities from working with religious denominations. This was the message conveyed by Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refondation, on Saturday in Morondava, during the consecration of Monsignor Jeannot Martial Andrianandrainy, the new auxiliary bishop of the diocese. In front of the faithful and authorities gathered

Mahazoarivo 2002, Ambohitsorohitra 2009, Iavoloha 2025, Analakely. As you might have guessed, the allusion is easy to uncover. Four locations, four exorcism sessions performed by the Mpiandry (shepherds). We thought the country was finally rid of everything evil—things and people alike—and free from the power of darkness. However, the fact that these rituals have been

Four suspects have been placed in pre-trial detention for the murder of 14-year-old Sahala Fanekena Rahanitrarivony, who went missing on June 29. Three men have been incarcerated at the Tsiafahy high-security prison, while one woman has been sent to the Antanimora central prison. According to the Ministry of Justice, investigations are focusing on the theory

The Sakay agricultural service center, located in the Bongolava region, was established as part of a public-private partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty and the company AGRIMA. This integrated structure, which aims to provide local services to farmers, has now been revitalized. This one-stop shop […] Captured & Published at: 2026-07-25 09:24:24

A cold front centered in the south is currently influencing weather conditions across Madagascar today. This will result in scattered showers in the southern part of the country, as well as a rapid drop in temperatures. Consequently, light showers are expected today in the Atsimo-Andrefana, Androy, and Anosy regions, while… Captured & Published at: 2026-07-25

The fourth stage of the 2026 Masters de Pétanque, held in Saint-Étienne, featured a scenario full of twists and turns. The Étoiles du Sud team, led by two Malagasy expatriates, Yves Rakotoarisoa and Zigle Rakotondrainibe, along with Fara N’Diaye, had a perfect start to their campaign. In the group stage, they dominated the Dream Team

The July holidays are taking on a creative and friendly atmosphere at the Media Library of the Institut français de Madagascar (IFM). The space has become a true laboratory of experiences where art, digital technology, and personal expression intersect to offer participants a week rich in discoveries. Last Tuesday, the Mandala Workshop kicked off the