Briefs

A private residence was targeted by a dozen armed bandits in the rural commune of Anosiala, Ambohidratrimo district, during the night of September 19 to 20, 2026. The incident occurred around 11:30 PM in Amboatavo, located in the Tsaramandroso Namontana fokontany, approximately three kilometers north of the district capital. According to initial reports… Captured & […]

The Anti-Corruption Pole (PAC) opens the trial this Tuesday regarding the case of five Boeing 777 aircraft that were provisionally registered in Madagascar before ending up in Iran. The scandal broke in July 2025, following the discovery of five Boeing 777-200s that had obtained provisional registration certificates issued by the Civil Aviation of Madagascar (ACM).

A high-level fraud occurred at the Toamasina Stadium last weekend. A ‘cash point’ operator was scammed out of 200,000 Ariary. The incident was immediately discovered when the victim cried out for help, attracting a crowd. Upon realizing that people were gathering, the scammer immediately fled. The pursuit followed shortly after. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-22

A one-week postponement. The implementation of parking fee collection for trucks heading to the Port of Toamasina, originally scheduled for yesterday, Monday, September 21, 2026, has been delayed by one week. This measure is part of the new organization for the parking of empty trucks destined for the port. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-22 08:23:38

Yet another attack by armed bandits on private individuals has been reported in the Anosiala area. This is one more case added to a very long list of insecurity incidents, a phenomenon that is clearly difficult to curb in Madagascar. Security is a luxury, because in this country, insecurity is no longer just a statistic;

The Madagascar U18 girls’ and boys’ basketball championship concluded on Sunday in Toliara, marked by a strong double performance from JAP Mada Alaotra-Mangoro. Competing in both categories, the club finished third in the girls’ division and fourth in the boys’ division after an educational tournament. In the girls’ category, JAP Mada started with a difficult

Andapa is often associated with vanilla. However, its agricultural potential goes beyond this cash crop. The district possesses the Andapa basin and vast plains favorable for rice cultivation. Rice is among its main products, complemented by vegetables and food crops. Coffee, ginger, and pepper also represent sectors with significant potential. The region’s humid climate and

In Antsiranana, Morengy is drawing crowds and boosting local activity. This traditional practice is gaining visibility in the Diana region. The traditional Morengy combat has established itself as a true engine of attractiveness in the Diana region. Far more than just a sporting clash, it is gradually becoming a cultural event capable of bringing communities

A young man was found dead, hanging inside his home in Mahavoky yesterday morning. According to information gathered on-site, he was seen the day before, walking around the neighborhood in good health. Residents who knew him had not noticed any particular signs or apparent problems. The discovery of the body in his living quarters deeply

Public hygiene is not just a legal requirement but a fundamental human necessity. It is a social organization principle that must be upheld everywhere. However, reminding citizens of basic cleanliness—such as maintaining the hygiene of one’s home and the surrounding public street—is often met with resistance or accusations of authoritarianism. Regulations clearly state that residential