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The legal process moved swiftly: following the investigation and the submission of the case to the public prosecutor, the army sergeant involved in the shooting that fatally struck his partner’s mother in Tsiadana the day before yesterday morning has been remanded in custody at Tsiafahy prison. The soldier is currently on active duty. The Malagasy […]

“Topaze,” a four-act play, premiered on Wednesday, October 9, 1928, at the Théâtre des Variétés in Paris. Running from 9 PM to midnight, it was an immediate triumph. The human traits depicted by Marcel Pagnol (1895-1974) remain strangely relevant nearly a century later, even ten thousand kilometers away. Topaze is a poorly dressed teacher who

The Bamako International African Documentary Film Festival (FIDAB) is preparing for its next edition and has officially launched its call for projects for its Documentary Writing Residency. Scheduled to take place from January 8 to 14, 2027, in the Malian capital, this initiative provides a strategic springboard for creators from the continent and its diaspora.

A delegation from the African Union (AU) was received yesterday at Tsimbazaza by the President of the National Assembly, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko. The discussions focused on the progress of institutional reforms and preparations for the upcoming elections in the Great Island. The continental organization praised the inclusive consultation dynamic currently underway in Madagascar, which brings together

After ten years of presence in the entrepreneurial world of Madagascar, the Groupement des Femmes Entrepreneurs de Madagascar (GFEM) is holding its first national congress. The event, which is taking place today and tomorrow at the Delta Marriott Hotel in Antanimena, will be an opportunity for the group’s members, coming from different regions of the

Repeated thefts of electrical cables in several municipalities of the Itasy region continue to disrupt the power supply, according to Jirama. Faced with this situation, the authorities now intend to strengthen prevention, surveillance, and coordination in order to put a lasting end to this phenomenon. A meeting dedicated to finding solutions has been held. Captured

The second edition of the Young Entrepreneurs’ Back-to-Business event (Rentrée du Jeune Patronat – RJP) will be held on October 8th and 9th at Le Patio Ivato. Organized by the Young Entrepreneurs of Madagascar (JPM), this gathering will bring together entrepreneurs, business leaders, public policymakers, as well as technical and financial partners. With 500 participants

Following a day of protests, those who adamantly insisted that the Fasan’ny Karàna parking area was the only suitable option seem to have capitulated, as transport cooperatives are joining the Amoronakona bus station one by one. A vain death: the protest the day before yesterday claimed the life of one person. Captured & Published at:

The disciplinary council of the University of Toliara has reviewed the irregularities noted during the 2026 Baccalaureate examinations in the former Toliara province. Eighty cases were recorded, ranging from phone-related fraud, general cheating, twelve cases of duplication, twelve cases of candidate substitution, threats or lack of respect, and two cases of disruption. Fraudulent candidates face

Biometric enrollment is entering a new phase. The second phase of the ‘Izaho Tokana 2.0’ operation was officially launched yesterday, September 16. It is scheduled to continue until July 2027, with the goal of reaching ten million Malagasy citizens aged 18 and over. More than six million people have already been enrolled during the first