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As budgetary aid from donors becomes increasingly scarce, the State is currently attempting to bridge the deficit through new taxes. While this is a logical reaction in itself, it can unfortunately lead to unintended consequences. The tax that kills tax: in principle, increasing taxes and levies on the same base… Captured & Published at: 2026-09-11 […]

The 3rd edition of the “Trail de la santé” (Health Trail) will take place on September 20th. The organizers have already finalized preparations to maintain the prestige of this race, as the previous two editions left an excellent impression on participants thanks to an impeccable organization. As usual, four distances are on the program. Captured

Not being recognized as a citizen by any state is the reality for stateless persons. Some have lived in a country their entire lives without being able to obtain nationality or the necessary documents to prove their identity. This situation complicates access to various rights. Formal employment, healthcare, and higher education become significantly more difficult

The Final Four is set. Six clubs from Analamanga, including three men’s and three women’s teams, have qualified for the semi-finals of the Madagascar 2nd Division Cup. In the men’s category, GNVB defeated VBC Diamant from Analamanga 3-0 yesterday at the Ankorondrano gymnasium in the quarter-finals. BMVB eliminated Scoop Digital Volleyball from Analamanga 3-0. Meanwhile,

The Indian Ocean Laboratory of the Foundation for Innovation in Democracy has announced the release of its documentary, ‘Ilakaka, living in the shadow of artisanal mines.’ Produced as part of the ‘Voices of the Living’ program, this film addresses a social phenomenon often reduced to stereotypes but rarely documented in depth. The documentary traces the

Passengers at Antananarivo International Airport now have an additional contact point to report potential corruption. An independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (BIANCO) kiosk was officially installed yesterday at Ivato, as part of a partnership with Ravinala Airports. The collaboration between the two institutions has been active for nearly two years, aiming to reduce corruption risks within the

It has already been 25 years since the horrific September 11 attacks, known as “Nine-Eleven” to Americans. To mark this 25th anniversary, a display of 2,977 drones illuminated the New York harbor—exactly 2,977, representing the precise number of victims of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center towers, whose tall vertical silhouettes were traced

The youngest child of the bush taxi driver involved in the accident that left four dead and several injured near the Ambohidahy tunnel last Tuesday has yet to return to school. The psychological distress and grief felt by the child, linked to his father’s arrest and the subsequent legal proceedings, are cited as the cause.

A delegation from the Global Fund is currently on a mission in Madagascar. They met with teams from the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF), represented notably by the Director of the BACE (External Cooperation Support Office), alongside officials from the General Directorate of Budget and Finance. The discussions primarily focused on the allocation of

Madagascar has reached a decisive milestone in the restructuring of its social policy with the launch of the National Social Protection Strategy (SNPS) 2024-2030. This roadmap aims to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable households and expand access to basic social services. The Ministry of Population and Solidarity (MPS) is committed to this initiative. Captured &