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Churches hold a unique place in Malagasy society. Their influence, combined with the electoral potential represented by their followers, makes them coveted partners for political actors. It is a constant: Churches have always been at the center of political desire in the country. Their social and cultural influence, their presence in even the most remote […]

With 12,602 students passing out of 26,300 registered candidates, the 2026 baccalaureate pass rate in the Mahajanga province stands at 47.92%, a decline of 11.85 percentage points compared to 2025. Less than half of the candidates registered for the 2026 baccalaureate exam in Mahajanga province earned their diploma. Officials from the Baccalaureate Office, led by

The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly is back in Madagascar. Bruno Fuchs is scheduled to meet with several key stakeholders in the country. Deputy Bruno Fuchs returned to Madagascar on Sunday evening. His agenda includes a series of meetings with authorities, youth representatives, and the private sector. He is

National Road 2 (RN2) is frequently the scene of massive traffic jams, often caused by accidents or truck breakdowns. Traffic congestion has become a recurring issue for RN2 users. Yesterday afternoon, significant traffic jams paralyzed movement in Mandraka. According to a local traffic official, a heavy goods vehicle overturned in the middle of the road

A 44-year-old man has been arrested and placed in police custody in Fianarantsoa. According to the police, he was caught in the act of abusing a 12-year-old boy. The incident occurred in the Ankofafa neighborhood of Fianarantsoa yesterday around 3:30 a.m. The suspect allegedly entered the home while the mother was away, claiming he was

Before leaving Madagascar, the French Resident-General Hippolyte Laroche promulgated the law of September 26, 1896, on the abolition of slavery in Madagascar. Immediately, many authors, relying on truncated quotes or their own imaginations, either labeled him irresponsible or exaggerated his actions beyond measure, often applying concepts of slavery foreign to the Malagasy context, as noted

A motorcycle ended up in a drainage canal bordering the road in Andravoahangy yesterday. “The driver did not see the hole because it was completely submerged by water, which caused the fall,” said a witness. Following the rains that fell on Antananarivo, the canal was flooded, hiding the obstacle. This is not an isolated incident.

A violent hailstorm struck the rural commune of Iarintsena, in the Ambalavao district, last Sunday. This meteorological event caused an agricultural disaster for the local population. The hailstones covered a vast area of cultivated fields. “90% of our plantations were destroyed by the hail,” testified a resident. This meteorological phenomenon observed in Ambalavao stems from

As part of the cooperation between the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training (METFP), the UNFPA, and the International Labour Organization (ILO), with financial support from Norway, a new space was inaugurated at the Mahajanga Technical High School in Antsahavaky on Friday. “The ‘Youth Corner’ is a modern youth center. It provides approximately one

Unexpected rainfall during this winter period. Several localities on the Big Island have been surprised by rains since Thursday and throughout the weekend. According to meteorological services, these rains will continue until Tuesday across several regions. They are linked to a subtropical disturbance located south of the Mozambique Channel, explains a forecaster from the General