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PARLIAMENT – The Rajaonarison government faces its first major oral examination before deputies

The government of Mamitiana Rajaonarison is expected at Tsimbazaza. Barring any changes, members of the Executive branch will face deputies at the National Assembly this Thursday for the traditional question-and-answer session, which has been placed on the agenda of the Lower House. While about a dozen ministers have already been heard individually since the opening […]

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GABY NESTOR RAZAKAMANANTSOA, DIRECTOR GENERAL OF BIANCO – ‘This assessment will not lead to any sanctions if non-compliances are identified’

Gaby Nestor Razakamanantsoa, Director General of the Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (BIANCO), clarified that the ongoing evaluation process is intended to improve institutional compliance rather than act as a punitive measure. He stated that if any non-conformities are detected during this assessment, it will not result in sanctions. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-02 10:43:10 (Madagascar Local

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Prime Minister’s Office – Club 1808: Geopolitics at the Service of Malagasy Diplomacy

The Geopolitical Meetings of the Indian Ocean opened the day before yesterday at the Andafiavaratra Palace in Antananarivo, under the high patronage of Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison. Organized by the Diplomatic Institute of Paris (IDP), in collaboration with the CCI France Madagascar and the Club 1808, this two-day gathering brings together a wide range of

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Col. Michaël Randrianirina: Calls for Candidacy in Upcoming Presidential Election

Political maneuvering is accelerating ahead of the presidential election. The ‘Les AS’ party, led by Jean-Eugène Voninahitsy, has caused a stir by calling on the head of the Executive branch to run as a candidate. Between public displays of strength on the ground and behind-the-scenes negotiations, the race for Iavoloha has officially begun. As for

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Antoine Rajerison: Interference with the Radio Station of the Elected Deputy of Arivonimamo

Following his recent legal battles regarding the petition to remove the President of the National Assembly, Michaël Randrianirina, which was filed with the High Constitutional Court (HCC), the elected deputy for the constituency, Antoine Rajerison, is stepping up to the plate once again. This time, the official is protesting against the situation facing Radio Fivoarana,

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Minister of Foreign Affairs: ‘No entity will be sidelined in the national consultation’

The government is clearly seeking to establish a positive interpretation of the conclusions reached at the extraordinary SADC summit held on Monday, June 29. In the aftermath of the extraordinary summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), the government is working to regain control over the interpretation of the final communiqué. Faced with the

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66th Independence Anniversary: The Diaspora Celebrates Across the Globe

The 66th anniversary of Independence was not celebrated solely within the national territory. Thousands of kilometers away from the Great Island, Malagasy communities established abroad also marked the event through ceremonies organized in several embassies and major cities around the world, most of which were driven by the newly appointed ambassadors. Captured & Published at:

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Refoundation: A Movement According to the SADC

“The Summit urged the Malagasy government, led by H.E. Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, president of the Refoundation movement, to honor its commitment to clear, time-bound, transparent reforms that are open to all Malagasy stakeholders and widely disseminated in national languages, in order to ensure broad participation and acceptance.” Captured & Published at: 2026-07-02 10:12:51 (Madagascar Local

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Marine Environment: Madagascar Strengthens Protection

An operational demonstration highlights the country’s capabilities, through the OLEP (Organe de lutte contre l’évènement de pollution marine par les hydrocarbures – Agency for Combating Marine Hydrocarbon Pollution Events), to respond to marine oil spill incidents. This is how one can describe the operation organized on the beach of Morondava, as part of the celebration

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Global Drug Trafficking: Madagascar Increasingly Vulnerable

The 2026 World Drug Report from the United Nations confirms a profound shift in global narcotics trafficking, characterized by the rise of synthetic drugs and the diversification of routes. Madagascar is increasingly emerging as a strategic link in the Indian Ocean, situated at the crossroads of flows between Asia, Africa, and Europe. Its geographical position

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