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Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, the Head of State, clarified on Tuesday that he did not set a specific electoral deadline for July 2027 during his meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Durban. This statement contrasts with a post on the official Facebook page of the Presidency of the Refoundation of the Republic. The President […]

Renovation work to bring the Barea Stadium up to standard will begin in September. The project aims to meet the requirements of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to secure official homologation. During a press conference at the Barea Stadium, held to honor the Malagasy U18 women’s volleyball team—crowned Zone 7 champions—and the silver-medal-winning boys’

On Tuesday, a couple residing in Ambohimarina, Sabotsy Namehana, lost their 4-year-old daughter after she was struck by a municipal garbage collection truck. The tragic accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. on a dirt road in the Antranombitsika area, within the Ambohidrano Andrefana fokontany. The truck was heading to the Ambatolampy waste disposal site when it

Initially scheduled to be held in Madagascar, the plenary assembly of the SADC Parliamentary Forum has been relocated to another country. This change in schedule occurs amidst a turbulent period for the National Assembly. A last-minute change. Sources within the National Assembly confirm that the plenary assembly of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary

During the first ten years of colonization (1896-1905) under the military government led by General Joseph Simon Gallieni, life in Madagascar was reorganized as settlers arrived with the support of the new administration, facilitated by the lack of land registries under the previous monarchy. Numerous small concessions were granted to individuals from Réunion or France.

The Soavinandriana Hospital Center (CENHOSOA) is celebrating its 135th anniversary. The official ceremony was held on August 19, in the presence of several authorities and government members. Founded in 1889 during the reign of Queen Ranavalona III and officially opened on August 13, 1891, the establishment is currently under the supervision of the Ministry of

Plunged into record social distress, the Great Island is swimming against the continent’s current: a visceral rejection of the open market and a lack of migratory horizons. An asphyxiating paradox. The latest benchmark report, African Insights 2026 by Afrobarometer, sounds like a shockwave regarding the socio-economic situation in Madagascar. The data collected on the ground

Following a courtesy visit by a French delegation led by Bruno Fuchs, President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly, the President of the National Assembly of Madagascar, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, stated his position on the relations between Madagascar and France. The meeting was held yesterday at the Tsimbazaza Palace. According to Siteny

The next three days will be marked by generally dry and hot weather across a large part of Madagascar. However, the Northeast and the eastern coast will maintain a risk of light precipitation. Thus, until Friday, August 21, temperatures will remain high in several regions. The North and West will be the most exposed to

Beyond the statistics, violence against women also affects various fields and sectors such as health, poverty, economic dependence, child protection, and access to justice. Domestic violence is not a problem confined to the private sphere. It constitutes a social issue that directly impacts health, […] Captured & Published at: 2026-08-19 09:08:49 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)