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TRAFFIC – Around a hundred motorcyclists fined

Three hundred and seventy motorcycles were intercepted and checked during a vast operation conducted by the National Police on the night of October 27 in Antananarivo. The checks were carried out both day and night to reduce traffic accidents and insecurity. During this operation, numerous infractions were noted. Fifty-two two-wheeler drivers were caught carrying three […]

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Prosecution of Former Leaders – The HCC Gives the Green Light

The High Constitutional Court (HCC) approved yesterday the request from the Anti-Corruption Pole (PAC) to recognize its jurisdiction to judge cases involving former leaders, particularly for acts of abuse of power related to corruption. This decision by the Ambohidahy judges follows a referral from the Directorate of Legislation and Litigation (DLC) at the Prime Minister’s

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Tales, legends, and truths: The origins of rice in Madagascar

According to legend, Zanahary (God) called upon the Fody bird to bring rice to Earth, tasking it with teaching humans how to choose the planting season and how to cultivate rice. Upon completing its mission, the Fody returned to report to Zanahary, who, pleased with the bird’s service, granted it a unique trait: its plumage

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FIGHT AGAINST CORRUPTION – National strategy deployed in every ministry

The implementation plan for the national anti-corruption strategy was transmitted to all ministries two weeks ago. Already developed and tailored to the specific missions of each department, this plan is now ready for implementation. “It notably provides for the prosecution of perpetrators of corrupt acts as well as various provisions to advance cases before the

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Fight against narcotics: Malagasy police and gendarmes strengthened by specialized training

The French Internal Security Service (SSI) continues to support Malagasy services engaged in the fight against narcotics. It organized a week of training for ten police officers and ten gendarmes assigned to specialized units in this field. This is the third session of this type organized in Madagascar. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-28 08:09:31 (Madagascar

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Russia-Africa: Michaël Randrianirina in Moscow for the Russia-Africa Summit

Michaël Randrianirina arrived in Moscow yesterday, leading a delegation composed of several ministers, to participate in the 3rd “Russia-Africa” Summit and Forum, scheduled for October 28th and 29th. The President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar reached the Russian capital aboard a plane chartered by the… Captured & Published at: 2026-10-28 08:09:02 (Madagascar

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Northern Region: Gender, Land, and Environment at the Heart of Training to Foster Change

More than 44 stakeholders from public institutions, media, and civil society are gathered from October 20 to 22, 2026, for a training-of-trainers workshop focused on gender, positive masculinity and femininity, land issues, and the environment. This initiative aims to empower participants to act as catalysts for change. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-28 07:39:06 (Madagascar Local

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Mandoto: Two gruesome discoveries in a few hours

Two men were found dead on Monday, October 26, in the rural communes of Andrembesoa and Ankazomiriotra, in the Mandoto district. In the first case, two individuals suspected by the victim’s family have been arrested for investigation. The first discovery took place in Andohavary, in the fokontany of Sakelo, commune… Captured & Published at: 2026-10-28

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Domestic dispute in Mananjary: Father stabs his 6-year-old daughter in the abdomen

Her abdomen was completely ripped open, and her intestines were exposed. The 6-year-old girl was rushed to a medical facility to save her life. The perpetrator was her own father, who subsequently committed suicide. The incident, which took place in the Mananjary district on Monday night, is absolutely horrifying. The house was covered in blood.

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