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Madagascar is now among the countries on a trajectory of “autocratization.” This is the main conclusion of the Democracy Report 2026, published by the Varieties of Democracy (V-Dem) Institute at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. The diagnosis is conclusive. The study, conducted annually by the V-Dem Institute, highlights significant democratic erosion in the country. Captured […]

The first major semi-final clash of the 2026 World Cup has been set. France, following their 2-0 victory over Morocco, will face Spain, who qualified narrowly after a 2-1 win against Belgium last night at SoFi Stadium. La Roja dominated an intense match but had to wait until the final minutes to clinch the win.

The Minister of the Armed Forces has provided an initial assessment of the deployment of the Defense and Security Forces (FDS) aimed at curbing the recent surge in insecurity. According to him, the current lull demonstrates the effectiveness of the actions taken. The Head of State has issued a call and provided directives in response

As the 2025 African runners-up, the Makis rugby sevens team will approach the 2026 Africa Men’s Cup with great ambitions: to maintain their position among the elite African nations. The Madagascar national rugby sevens team will have to wait a little longer to return to the continental stage. Initially scheduled for June 20-21 at the

The cases of disappearances and fears of kidnappings have put the inhabitants on high alert, causing a significant shift in daily habits. A profound psychosis has taken hold of the residents of Antananarivo. The fear of kidnapping is on everyone’s mind due to the recent multiplication of worrying disappearances in the capital. The topic is

For the third time in just a few days, the Head of State has spoken out regarding the recent cases of disappearances and the discovery of mutilated bodies. In Toamasina yesterday, he affirmed his determination to put an end to these acts and to “destroy” those behind these crimes. Annihilation. That is what Colonel Michaël

The rising waters that once haunted the daily lives of residents in parts of the Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) and neighboring municipalities are now a thing of the past. “We have successfully protected many areas from flooding thanks to the Greater Antananarivo Integrated Urban Development and Resilience Project (PRODUIR). In our commune, areas that

Studies are currently underway. The payment method for the future toll station on the Ambohitrimanjaka bypass has not yet been decided. While signs announcing the installation of a toll have been placed along this expressway, authorities indicate that the operating procedures for the infrastructure are still being finalized. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-10 15:42:52 (Madagascar

Since 2009, public agents received between 30,000 ariary and 36,000 ariary in daily allowance when on temporary mission. From now on, they will receive daily allowances ranging from 80,000 ariary to 150,000 ariary, depending on their professional category and the location of their mission. This upward adjustment came into effect this month. Captured & Published

A new death occurring on July 8, 2026, has brought the total number of people who have died from mpox in Madagascar since the outbreak began at the end of 2025 to 17. According to the latest epidemic report released yesterday, the victim was a 30-year-old woman. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-10 09:43:04 (Madagascar Local