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After several difficult days, balance has returned to the Antananarivo Interconnected Network (RIA). The TAC 1 unit in Ambohimanambola, whose breakdown caused power outages last week, has finally been repaired and put back into service. The available production capacity is now sufficient to cover the network’s needs. However, users are not yet out of the […]

Beyond being just a store, Cosmos is a company that knows how to delight its customers. The brand demonstrated this once again during its special Independence Day raffle, which brought joy to many winners. A total of 66 winners received their prizes during a ceremony held last Saturday. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-31 08:24:12 (Madagascar

Madagascar’s participation in the 17th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17) is yielding results. The country will benefit from an allocation of $27.17 million under the ninth replenishment cycle of the Global Environment Facility (GEF-9). Captured & Published at: 2026-08-31 08:09:22 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)

On the occasion of Independence Day, Cosmos organized a raffle for its customers. Following the draw, the various winners gradually received their rewards during check and voucher presentation ceremonies. The latest presentation involved sixty-six beneficiaries. Among them, Yvette Floria Raherinirina won 25 million ariary. A sum that turned her participation in the raffle into a

The port of Mahajanga is entering a major rehabilitation phase. The works are intended to strengthen its infrastructure and improve its operational capacity. Colonel Randrianirina’s visit to the Sakalava region was highly productive. “Dredging the port is now a reality. It will improve navigation and facilitate access to the port, while strengthening economic activities and

Traffic has been restored near Mandena in Tolagnaro. Following discussions regarding tensions in Andranokana, the roadblock installed on the road leading to the QMM company site in Mandena was lifted this Sunday. Traffic has resumed after representatives of the Andranokana residents removed the blockades they had set up at the ‘Quatre-Chemins’ junction on the axis

Acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez, has sought to reassure the public regarding the oil agreement reached with the United States. She asserts that Caracas will retain ownership and sovereignty over its resources, amid questions regarding the terms under which American companies will exploit Venezuelan reserves. “One thing must be absolutely clear: Venezuela retains ownership

The port of Mahajanga is getting a facelift. As the third-largest port in Madagascar in terms of cargo volume, this infrastructure has been undergoing major modernization work since February 2025. Inaugurated on Saturday, this first phase of rehabilitation has upgraded several port facilities and strengthened surveillance systems, aiming to modernize installations and bring them into

QIT Madagascar Minerals (QMM) has temporarily suspended its mining operations at the Mandena site in Tolagnaro following multiple blockades of the access road. In a statement released on Thursday, the company indicated that these disruptions prevent it from ensuring safe access for its employees, partners, and contractors. “Mining activities have therefore been halted,” QMM specified.

The resumption of air links between Sainte-Marie and the Mascarene Islands is under study. During a meeting with various economic and social stakeholders in Sainte-Marie on Thursday, the president of the Refondation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, indicated that “the resumption of these links will be studied, just as it was done for the restoration of flights