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ASIEF: John Love retains his presidential seat

The presidential election of the ASIEF (Association Sportive Interministérielle pour l’Entretien de la Fonction publique) was held this Thursday at the Barea Mahamasina Stadium restaurant, under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Labor, Employment and the Civil Service. This ballot was organized to move past the disputes of […]

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GRET in the Androy Region: From Humanitarian Emergency to Sustainable Resilience

In the extreme south of Madagascar, the Androy region is suffering from recurrent droughts and increasing pressure linked to climate change. With a poverty rate of 91%, this situation exacerbates chronic food and nutritional insecurity among rural communities, making Androy one of the most vulnerable regions in the country. For several decades, numerous interventions have

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AMORONAKONA – Transporters abandon the bus station

The Amoronakona bus station is emptying of its transporters and passengers. Yesterday, only one vehicle occupied the parking lot, and the vast majority of ticket counters were vacant. Out of the eighty transport cooperatives that announced their move to this facility in June, fewer than ten are still operating there two months after its opening.

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BACCALAUREATE – Toliara records a 39.21% success rate

The number of candidates who obtained their baccalaureate diploma has dropped significantly. The “Bac Malio” approach introduced by the University of Toliara is cited as one of the reasons. Disappointment for some, cheers for others. Out of the 29,144 candidates who took the baccalaureate exams across the former Toliara province, 11,427 succeeded, representing a success

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DIPLOMACY – Madagascar bets on cooperation with China

The cooperation between Madagascar and China is strengthening in several areas, particularly in defense and development. A meeting was held on August 20 at the Iavoloha Palace between the President of the Republic and the new defense attaché of the People’s Republic of China to Madagascar, who recently took office, as well as the Chinese

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CULTURAL HERITAGE – The Academy relaunches the construction site of the House of Arts

In Ambohitsorohitra, the House of Arts and Culture is still waiting to resume construction. Launched under a previous administration, the project remains unfinished several years after its inception. Its progress is estimated at around 47%, but its completion still requires significant financial resources. The National Academy of Arts and Culture (ANAC), under the supervision of

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ANTSIRANANA II – Four escapees stab their guards

A manhunt is underway in Antsiranana to locate four escaped convicts. Two prison guards were injured during the escape. While performing labor duties at the Andaloasy penal camp in the commune of Sadjoavato, Antsiranana II district, four convicts escaped on Wednesday around 3:00 PM. During their flight, they attacked two prison guards with knives. Alerted,

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EPIDEMIC – Mahajanga receives first data on MPOX

The Mpox virus was detected in Madagascar in December 2025, with the city of Mahajanga subsequently declared the main epicenter of the disease. As part of a project funded by the Pandemic Fund, in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), and implemented with the support of the IOM

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EDUCATION – Distance learning becomes more accessible

The National Center for Distance Education of Madagascar (CNTMAD) is traveling across several regions to promote distance learning. The tour allows candidates to discover the training programs offered and register on the spot. Through the ‘CNTMAD Discovery Days Tour,’ the center is reaching out to the population in various parts of the country. This initiative

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EPIDEMIC – Passengers subject to clinical screening

An interministerial note has formalized a strict health protocol at air and sea borders. Several measures are now in effect to prevent the introduction of the Ebola virus into Madagascar. Every traveler entering Madagascar may be subject to a health examination. The government has announced the implementation of border measures to prevent the Ebola virus

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