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A large-scale mobilization is being prepared under the banner of a major peaceful march, with all participants dressed in white. This significant event invites the entire population to unite in expressing a deep desire for social serenity and stability. The organizers are issuing a solemn call to leaders to take full responsibility in facing current […]

Cases of disappearances and murders of children and adolescents have followed one another in recent weeks, with the first wave dating back to May 2026. The case of 12-year-old Sahala, who went missing on June 29, 2026, in Ampefiloha Ambodirano, is among those that have sparked strong emotions among the population in Antananarivo. Captured &

To decongest the critical axis connecting Ankadimbahoaka, Tsimbazaza, and the Fasankarana intersection, the Urban Commune of Antananarivo has just launched a series of full-scale road simulations. Among the avenues being studied, the strategic relocation of several bus stops is expected to sustainably streamline the daily commutes of the capital’s residents. Facing the suffocating traffic congestion…

The restitution and validation workshop on the study of opportunities offered by the AfCFTA to women entrepreneurs marks an important step in the process of Madagascar’s integration into the African Continental Free Trade Area. However, like the thousands of workshops organized so far across virtually all sectors of activity, this type of event must transition

The 2026 Tour de France has reached a decisive turning point as it enters French territory. Following a memorable start in Catalonia, the peloton is now plunging into the heart of the Pyrenees. The steep roads of southern France are already delivering their verdict, forcing the favorites to reveal their ambitions sooner than expected. Captured

A wanted notice has been issued for the head of the Paositra Malagasy agency in Ambohimandroso, who has been missing for several days, as part of an investigation into the alleged embezzlement of funds. The shortfall discovered in the agency’s accounts is provisionally estimated at 13,297,395 Ariary. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-08 08:13:23 (Madagascar Local

A new traffic tragedy has struck the Tsarasaotra–Ivato Bypass. Two young men, aged 23 and 29, drowned after their Subaru vehicle veered off the road and ended up in a body of water during the night from Sunday to Monday. The accident occurred around 1:00 AM. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-08 08:13:13 (Madagascar Local Time

A double homicide occurred in the fokontany of Ankerambe, in the commune of Ambano, district of Antsirabe II, on Monday, July 6. Two members of the same family were found lifeless in their home, while two of their zebus had disappeared. Investigators are prioritizing the theory of a cattle rustling incident gone wrong. Captured &

A series of traffic accidents caused by high-performance Subaru vehicles has resulted in another fatality. Within the past two weeks, three people have lost their lives, and one passenger remains injured. On Monday night (see adjacent article), a vehicle carrying two young people who were speeding overturned into the water in the Tsarasaotra-Ivato area. Captured

Facing the resurgence of child abductions followed by murders in Madagascar, Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison has shown unequivocal firmness. During a press briefing held this Tuesday in Mahazoarivo, the head of government announced a series of measures aimed at tracking down those responsible and strengthening security across the country. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-08 07:43:17