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A governance crisis is shaking the National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM). The official announcement on the afternoon of October 26 regarding the appointment of Jean-Marc Razakazafy as interim Executive Director (ED) immediately triggered a reaction from the Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts. This confrontation between the organization, which brings together public and private sector […]

A significant weather disturbance is set to affect Madagascar from October 28 to 30, 2026. “The approach of an active cloud band from the south of the country will favor the rapid and widespread development of thunderstorms across several regions,” warns forecaster Rakotomanana Zoherilalaina from the General Directorate of Meteorology. For the Analamanga region and

Lightning struck in Mahajeby the night before last during a thunderstorm, leaving one person dead and six others injured. Another tragedy was reported in the Itasy region. Seven people who had gathered near a building to shelter from heavy rain were struck by lightning in Mahajeby, in the Fenoarivobe district, Bongolava region. One man died

With 150,000 people living with HIV in Madagascar, the forum held on October 27 placed information and testing at the heart of prevention. Knowing one’s serological status remains essential in the fight against HIV in Madagascar. In 2026, the number of people living with the virus in the country is estimated at 150,000, according to

No verdict has yet been reached in the case involving the clandestine export of five Boeing 777-200 ER aircraft to Iran. The trial was scheduled to take place yesterday at the Anti-Corruption Pole (PAC), but lawyers for the Civil Aviation of Madagascar (ACM), the plaintiff, as well as the prosecution, requested a postponement. According to

Several public schools are facing a severe shortage of teachers. An official from the Ministry of National Education has outlined measures to address the issue. In a public primary school located 20 km from the capital, the principal, Mrs. Landy (a pseudonym), is simultaneously teaching T1, T2, and T3 levels across three different classrooms. Yesterday,

Prince Ratefinanahary was sentenced to death with the approval of the army, represented by spokesperson Ravelontsalama, who, according to letters from Robert Lyall to the Governor of Mauritius cited by archivist Jean Valette, was a “zealous adherent” of Queen Ranavalona I. In his letter dated October 10, 1828, the British agent detailed various reports regarding

Rusty containers have been removed from stalls and traders have been issued warnings. The Regional Directorate of Commerce for the DIANA region conducted an inspection at the market to raise awareness among vendors regarding compliance with commercial standards, particularly concerning measuring instruments. This operation places consumer protection at the heart of its efforts. Captured &

In Toliara, girls showcased their talents through sports, carnivals, and slam poetry. These activities also served to highlight the prevalence of early marriage in the Atsimo-Andrefana region, where more than one in two women is married before the age of 18. During three days of mobilization, participants raised awareness about this critical issue. Captured &

Following the devastating fire that occurred in the Tsaramasoandro fokontany, in the rural commune of Ambalajanakomby, Maevatanàna district, two weeks ago, members of the KFIM Betsiboka office visited the site on Friday, October 24, 2026. They did not stand idly by; instead, they provided immediate assistance, donating 10 bags of rice and other supplies to