Briefs

Returning from China last Saturday, Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison summarized his strategic trip during a press briefing at Ivato. At the center of discussions with Beijing authorities were agriculture, energy, research, and new technologies. The government’s stated objective is to increase national production and […] Captured & Published at: 2026-09-21 06:54:21 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) […]

Russian citizens residing in or visiting Madagascar cast their votes on September 20 at the Russian Embassy in Ivandry, Antananarivo, for the election of deputies to the 9th State Duma. Polling station No. 8195 was opened for this consultation, which took place from September 18 to 20, 2026. Security measures were in place. Captured &

In Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables—a work by a known republican, reformer, and leftist—the novel has been adapted for cinema multiple times. One of the most moving sequences features a ragged child dancing through the barricades while singing a song that has since become famous: ‘I fell to the ground/It is…’ Captured & Published at: 2026-09-21

A two-day festival is being organized by the United States Embassy to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Titled the “Freedom Festival,” the event will take place on September 26 and 27. The public will be able to immerse themselves in American history and culture through various thematic activities. The festivities will be held

Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison’s visit to China last week has opened new perspectives for cooperation between the two countries, with agriculture, digital technology, transport, and science and technology identified as key areas. The Prime Minister emphasized the multisectoral nature of this partnership upon his return to Ivato on Saturday. A major focus is agricultural cooperation,

A serious traffic accident resulted in numerous casualties and significant damage on National Road 6 in Ambilobe the night before last. Two vehicles traveling in opposite directions collided violently. According to additional information gathered on-site, eight people lost their lives. Several others were injured and are still receiving care. Some, suffering from multiple and serious

Ruling over a world long dominated by titans, Cronus established himself as the guardian of this order. Any force capable of disrupting it was immediately neutralized and, literally, devoured. Thus, he became a predator to his own children, one of whom carried the seed of change. His offspring were swallowed to eliminate any potential threat

The collection of Malagasy proverbs, known as ‘Ohabolan’ny Ntaolo’, was first compiled by W.E. Cousins and J. Parrett. In 1871, 1,477 proverbs were published, and by 1885, the collection grew to 3,818 (or 3,790 according to J.A. Houlder). Between 1894 and 1900, Rev. J.A. Houlder serialized his own collection in the ‘Antananarivo Annual’, listing 945

The gold sector is gradually resuming its activities in the country. After a sixteen-year hiatus, the government reopened the possibility of applying for gold mining permits last August. According to statements made by the Minister of Mines, Andriamparany Carl, last Saturday, legal exports of the yellow metal are now authorized once again. “I would like

96 new agricultural engineers and 38 master’s degree holders in agronomic and environmental sciences from the Higher School of Agronomic Sciences (ESSA) of the University of Antananarivo are now called upon to put their skills to work for the agricultural sector and rural development. The graduation and diploma awarding ceremony was held on Friday, September