Briefs

On Friday, July 17, 2026, around 10:00 AM, a ceremony was held to award new ranks to 24 gendarmes serving in the Betsiboka regional group. Among them, 3 were promoted to Adjudant-chef, 4 to GP2C, 3 to senior-class gendarme, and 11 others received promotions. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-21 08:41:55 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original

The baccalaureate examination in Toamasina was unique this year, as the Atsinanana and Alaotra-Mangoro regions combined, along with the Analanjirofo and Ambatosoa regions, each had their own organizing university. According to the figures, there were 24,183 candidates who took the baccalaureate in the Atsinanana and Alaotra-Mangoro regions, with 22,887 in the general category and 1,296

Their names were Johary Mitantsoa, Fetraniaina, Joël Célestin, and Ny Aina Liantsoa. They are among the young adults and adolescents who were recently reported as missing, only to be found lifeless a few days later. Some bear the marks of extreme violence. Waves of indignation—”Enough is enough,” people are protesting. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-21

The Madagascar U23 national teams began their FIBA 3×3 Nations League campaign, held in Gaborone (Botswana) from July 20 to 26, with two narrow defeats against Egypt. The women’s team fell 12-11, followed by the men’s team, who were defeated 13-11. Both Malagasy squads fell just short. In the women’s category, Madagascar played a highly

Since its release at Cinépax Madagascar last Thursday, Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ has sparked great enthusiasm among young moviegoers, who flocked to discover this loose adaptation of Homer’s work. Highly anticipated, the feature film drew an audience eager to explore the world of the British director, known for his ambitious storytelling and unique directing style.

Furious and martial. Head of State Michaël Randrianirina has never been as intense as he was yesterday. Irritated by the persistent power outages in Toamasina, Mahajanga, and Antsiranana despite the purchase of generators for Jirama, the leader of the Refondation did not mince his words. He addressed the issue directly, criticizing the supplier responsible for

Eliminated in the singles, Moïse Rafanoharantsoa bounces back in the doubles. Partnered with Kenyan Mundia Evans Gicheru, the young Malagasy player has authoritatively qualified for the semi-finals of the CAT U14 tournament. The best performance by a Malagasy player at the CAT U14 (Leg 1) tournament in Harare, Zimbabwe, came from the doubles draw. Moïse

A series of complaints filed with the Itaosy gendarmerie brigade and the Ambohimamory police station since July 15 have uncovered a vast scam targeting agricultural product merchants. The suspect consistently used the same method: posting advertisements on social media, posing as a buyer of rice, coffee, corn, or peanuts. She would pay only the transport

The fight against corruption is now extending into lecture halls and classrooms. Working alongside Malagasy authorities, the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) is intensifying its support for the Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (BIANCO) to make prevention a cornerstone of the 2025-2030 National Anti-Corruption Strategy (SNLCC). Captured & Published at: 2026-07-20 08:42:11 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)