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The government’s decision to declare tomorrow a public holiday will certainly lead to a huge shortfall in state coffers, as well as for small and medium-sized enterprises and the informal sector. No national fervor: In terms of popularity, the Refoundation has not yet reached the [expected level]. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-24 08:39:06 (Madagascar Local […]

Three applications are now on the desk of the Presidency of the Republic to take the helm of the Financial Intelligence Service (Samifin). They were submitted on September 10, following a selection process that narrowed down the 27 registered applications to three finalists. The call for applications was launched on July 6. Captured & Published

The president of the COJM speaks out on the burning issue of land disputes, coinciding with the first anniversary of the struggle initiated by young people in September 2025. Regarding the ‘stepping stone’ issue, the national president stated that the struggle led by the youth must not be used as a stepping stone for certain

The Government and technical and financial partners are strengthening their coordination around the ten strategic battles of the PGE-R (General Policy of the State – Revised), with expected results for the population. Accelerating the execution of already available funding and improving its impact are the main lines of the discussions held during the meeting organized

Registration is now open for those interested in pursuing a career as an airline pilot through the ATPL(A) (Airline Transport Pilot Licence) theoretical training program. The National School of Aeronautics and Meteorology (ENEAM) has officially announced the opening of applications, specifying that the deadline for registration is set for October 9, 2026. Captured & Published

Tomorrow will be a paid public holiday in commemoration of September 25, 2025. This decision delights students, formal sector employees, and civil servants, as it provides them with another three-day long weekend. While this is certainly good news for a large portion of the population, it also comes with consequences. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-24

The Madagascar Karate Federation (FMK) invites enthusiasts to the Palais des Sports et de la Culture in Mahamasina from October 9 to 11, 2026, for the first edition of the Inter-school and University Tournament, open to both public and private institutions. This major competition aims to bring together the next generation of Malagasy karate practitioners

The promotion ceremony for 11 police officers serving in the Betsiboka Public Security Regional Directorate took place last Tuesday at the La Palace Andranomangatsiaka stadium, located in the urban commune of Maevatanàna, at 10:00 AM. The officers were promoted to higher ranks, including ‘Inspecteur de Police 1st Class 3rd Echelon’ and ‘1st Class 2nd Echelon’.

Recognizing the hardships faced by parents in Toamasina II, the ‘Madagasikara Progrés’ association provided school supplies to students in the Ambalatenina Fokontany, Sahambala commune. Notebooks and pens were distributed during the event, which was organized to support students struggling in the aftermath of the recent cyclones that struck Toamasina I and Toamasina II. Captured &

The Malagasy government, in collaboration with the port authorities, is planning to establish a temporary truck parking area in Tanandava, adjacent to the vehicle weighing station, pending the completion of a larger, modern facility for these trucks. This temporary parking initiative aims to address the congestion of trucks along National Road 2 (RN2) and National