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The suspension of mining activities by QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) in Mandena, Fort-Dauphin, decided following several blockades of the site’s access road, goes beyond the mere scope of mining operations. While the measure is presented as a precautionary decision intended to ensure the safety of individuals, it highlights the complex balance between investments and a […]

A man suspected of being involved in motorcycle and vehicle thefts was arrested by the National Police on August 26, around 3 a.m., in the 67 ha district. This operation, carried out by the Rapid Intervention Unit (UIR) of the National Police, led to the discovery of several documents related to […] Captured & Published

A transaction involving 15 tons of rice turned into a tragedy on Thursday in Ambohimasina, in the Ambatondrazaka district. A couple of traders, who had come to collect payment for their goods, were victims of a premeditated attack. The couple, originally from Didy, had sold 15 tons of rice to a woman for the sum

In Ampasika, an 18-year-old bicycle taxi driver attempted to take his own life after falling victim to a scam that cost him his primary means of livelihood. A swift intervention by the National Police saved him and brought him to safety. The incident occurred on the 27th. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-29 07:08:58 (Madagascar Local

A woman’s body was discovered floating in the Ikopa River, near Tanjombato, yesterday. According to initial assessments, this was not a suicide. It is reported that two women were together on the evening before last when they were suddenly chased by criminals, believed to be muggers. Both attempted to escape, and it is believed that

Every day, there are inevitably traffic accidents involving two-wheeled vehicles. Yesterday, a motorcycle taxi driver and his passenger were seriously injured. In Nanisàna, amidst heavy traffic, a 4×4 vehicle collided with the motorcycle taxi. The two victims were trapped and had to be extracted from under the vehicle. Bystanders quickly intervened. Captured & Published at:

The Regional Director of Technical Education and Vocational Training in Betsiboka, along with his colleagues, officially launched a free computer training program at the Maevatanàna Technical High School on Monday, August 24, 2026. More than 60 young men and women are participating in this initiative. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-29 06:53:56 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)

A traffic accident occurred yesterday afternoon around 2:30 PM in front of the Anosimasina Itaosy pharmacy. A white Range Rover 4×4 collided with a tanker truck. The impact was violent. The front of the 4×4 was completely crushed, the hood was bent, the grille was destroyed, and the engine and its cables were exposed. The

There are things you don’t learn in school. My father, for instance, never helped us with math, but he taught us something far more useful: how to live with a spirit. A glass of water placed on the door lintel, always full, always fresh. The house impeccable, every object in its place. The toilets so

I have previously praised the emergence of modern gas stations along national roads. They serve as beacons of light in the pitch-black night of nowhere, offering well-stocked shops with a touch of unexpected luxury far from major urban centers, and dining areas for a welcome break. Unfortunately, when it comes to relieving incompressible needs after