Briefs

The rising cases of kidnappings, disappearances, and deaths of young people have sparked deep concern among the population. For educator and researcher Dr. Geneviève Ramakavelo, these tragedies must lead families and society to strengthen their solidarity. She believes that vigilance begins within the home before extending to the fokontany. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-13 22:56:50 […]

It is strange, this competition, the Football World Cup, where nations, with teams composed solely of their “nationals,” fight for a trophy and an identity flag. However, comments are rife, labeling some players as mere mercenaries. In truth, these are common practices, seen partially in athletics as well, where certain established competitors […] Captured &

The quarter-finals of the Yas Coupe Madagascar concluded this Sunday, featuring three hard-fought matches and one qualification by walkover. The defending champion, Elgeco Plus, was dramatically eliminated by AS Sainte-Anne at By-pass. In a fiercely contested match, the two teams remained deadlocked with a score of… Captured & Published at: 2026-07-13 22:41:47 (Madagascar Local Time

Access to drinking water is accelerating for private individuals. Thousands of households will be connected to the network by September. Jirama has relaunched the regularization of files for households that had already completed all administrative and financial formalities but whose connection remained blocked due to a shortage of water meters. This operation, which began in

The Madagascar Karate-Do Federation is facing opposition from its practitioners. An ad hoc committee, led by Mohammed Myridin Razafimbeloson, is challenging the legitimacy of the current leadership team of the Madagascar Karate-Do Federation (FKM). The dissidents argue that “the certificate of conformity for the current president’s functional attestation expired on April 26,” justifying their demand

With its vast maritime space, Madagascar faces several challenges related to maritime security, the protection of marine resources, and the fight against illicit activities. To address these issues, the Malagasy Navy and the Maritime Information Fusion Center (CFIM) are organizing a national workshop on maritime governance and security from July 15 to 17. Supported by

Accessing the status of researcher-teacher no longer depends on the ‘Grand Collège’. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has dissolved this entity. ‘The independence of each research center must be guaranteed to prevent it from depending on the power of a few individuals. Excessive centralization is likely to foster risks of corruption,’ stated

The fire that occurred on Friday evening in Tsaralalàna, which was reported in our columns on Saturday, has claimed the life of a father. According to relatives, the fire started around 6:22 PM, likely due to a short circuit. Fanned by the wind, it spread rapidly, ravaging the first and second floors of the building

Traffic is interrupted on Rue Rainibetsimisaraka, between the Tana Plaza Hotel and the Malagasy Post Office (Poste Malagasy) at Petite Vitesse. “This measure will remain in effect until September 19, as part of the work to install a main water pipe under the second phase of the Antananarivo Integrated Sanitation Program (PIAA2),” the Urban Commune

For one evening, the Café de la Gare left Soarano behind to transport its audience to the heart of the festive and artistic atmosphere of Montmartre. On Saturday, the second edition of the Grand Bal brought together many culture enthusiasts for a varied program, where several artistic disciplines followed one another in a warm, elegant,