Briefs

Four people were treated following a suspected case of food poisoning in Alasora. According to information provided by the local CSB II (Basic Health Center), four individuals were victims of suspected food poisoning on Monday. Two of them reportedly consumed a dish of “composé” (mixed salad) sold in a tray, while the other two had […]

Four individuals arrested by the police in Ambohipo last week were found in possession of counterfeit banknotes. A total of 30,000 ariary in fake currency, consisting of three 10,000 ariary notes, was recovered from them. Brought before the public prosecutor two days after their arrest, the four individuals—three women and one man—were all placed in

A few hours after a robbery was reported in Vatobe, 67 Ha, police arrested five suspects aged between 16 and 19. A mobile phone and cash that had just been stolen were reportedly found in their possession. The five youths were taken to the police station and placed in custody for the investigation. The stolen

Some individuals leave a mark on us that goes far beyond what they taught. On Saturday, at the Andafiavaratra Palace, a tribute was paid to one such person: Professor Lucile Rabearimanana. It is no surprise that she was honored at the Prime Minister’s office, as she trained two of them. Her influence extends beyond historians;

The spread of false information on social media in Madagascar is contributing to heightened tensions between citizens and institutions. From October 10 to 16, 2026, MDM monitoring recorded 212 cases of misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation, highlighting the risks of confusion weighing on public debate. Law enforcement and public authorities are among the primary targets of

A newborn baby girl was discovered alive in a field in Ambohimenakely, in the commune of Miandrarivo, Tsiroanomandidy district, on the morning of Monday, October 26, 2026. A farming couple, who had gone to inspect their crops, stumbled upon the baby while heading to their land. According to medical staff, the infant still had her

A storm in a teacup. What is happening at the National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM) to suddenly land it in the headlines? For years, this institution has operated quietly, as the appointments of the Chairman and Board members were handled internally. Its status protects it from public administration interference, although it naturally maintains close

Changes have been reported at the pump, but only for one product: kerosene. While the price of kerosene has risen from 3,710 Ariary per liter to 3,910 Ariary per liter, the prices for gasoil and gasoline remain identical to those posted in September: 4,860 Ariary per liter for gasoil and 5,300 Ariary per liter for

Ensuring public safety within the community and every household is one of the top priorities set by the head of the Betsiboka region, Mr. Tombozara. This is the primary reason behind his initiative to organize a peace march across the communes. Following the successful event in the rural commune of Berivotra, the initiative was held

Last weekend, at the Toamasina Court of First Instance (TPI), an official installation ceremony was held during a special court session. The event was attended by the Malagasy Minister of Justice, Mrs. Fanirisoa Ernaivo, to preside over the installation of the new presidents for both the TPI and the Administrative Court (TA). Mrs. Ramorasata Nomenahenintsoanorolalaina