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MANANDRIANA – The Head of State supports the lemon industry

Local development is at the heart of government priorities in the Manandriana district. During the lemon festival celebrated in Ambovombe-Centre (Amoron’i Mania region), the Head of State came to show his support for local producers. The goal is to breathe new life into this strategic sector, particularly through the One District One Factory (ODOF) program. […]

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MONEY LAUNDERING – Madagascar Chairs the Eastern and Southern Africa Task Force

Madagascar has taken the helm of the Eastern and Southern Africa Anti-Money Laundering Group (ESAAMLG), placing the country at the heart of regional efforts to combat illicit financial flows. This dual responsibility was formalized in Kigali, Rwanda, during the 52nd meeting of the Task Force of Senior Officials and the 26th meeting of the Council

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FUEL – Unleaded gasoline price jumps by 200 Ariary

The price of super unleaded gasoline has risen to 5,300 Ariary per liter as of Saturday. This 200 Ariary increase follows the resumption of the automatic price adjustment mechanism. Since Saturday, September 5, 2026, the price of SP 95 super unleaded gasoline has increased from 5,100 to 5,300 Ariary at the pump. This hike coincides

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INDUSTRIALIZATION – Colonel Michaël Randrianirina aims to revive the lemon processing plant in Manandriana

Finding a solution to make the lemon processing plant in Manandriana operational is one of the commitments announced by the President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar (PRRM), Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, during his visit to the commune of Ambovombe Centre, Manandriana district, Amoron’i Mania region, on Saturday, on the occasion of the second

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Digital Inclusion: 1,400 Master’s Students to Acquire Laptops with a 210,000 Ariary Down Payment and Monthly Installments Starting at 75,000 Ariary

New laptops on credit. 1,400 master’s students from the Universities of Antananarivo and Fianarantsoa will benefit from the “Laptop Pilot” program officially launched on Friday. This scheme allows them to acquire a new laptop with a down payment of 210,000 ariary, followed by monthly installments starting from 75,000 ariary over twelve months. The total amount

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COOPERATION – Japan donates rice worth 300 million yen to be sold to fund development projects

Japanese rice will soon be available on the market. The Malagasy government is set to sell rice donated by Japan, with expected proceeds of 300 million yen—approximately 8 billion ariary—which will be used to fund socio-economic development projects in the country. The exchange of notes for this non-refundable rice donation was signed on Friday at

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HYDROCARBONS – Super fuel price rises to 5,300 ariary, while diesel and kerosene prices remain unchanged

The price of super fuel at the pump has increased. Starting this Saturday, the price of super fuel will rise to 5,300 ariary per liter, an increase of 200 ariary compared to the price in recent months. Meanwhile, the prices for diesel and kerosene remain at 4,860 ariary and 3,710 ariary, respectively. This marks the

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Financial Inclusion: Madagascar’s Public Treasury Named ‘Gender Inclusive Finance Champion’

International recognition for efforts made towards the financial empowerment of women. The Ministry of Economy and Finance, through the Public Treasury, has been designated as a ‘Gender Inclusive Finance Champion’ within the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI). The award was presented on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Port. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-05 07:53:50 (Madagascar

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Financial Inclusion and Youth Employability: Partnership between Baobab Banque Madagascar and IUM

Initiatives to promote financial inclusion and youth employability are multiplying. Baobab Banque Madagascar and the Institut Universitaire de Madagascar (IUM) signed a strategic partnership yesterday aimed at strengthening the ties between the academic and professional worlds. This initiative marks a new milestone in the realization of Baobab Banque’s commitment. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-05 07:53:37

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Madagascar-Japan Cooperation: A donation of approximately 7.9 billion Ariary for food security

Japan is strengthening its support for food security in Madagascar. A mechanism is expected to be established to generate funds for financing future development projects, transforming one-off food aid into an economic lever. Japan has just granted Madagascar a rice donation worth approximately 7.9 billion Ariary. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-05 07:24:29 (Madagascar Local Time

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