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The peak travel season has arrived in Antananarivo. The capital’s bus stations are seeing record crowds during these school holidays. According to the Land Transport Agency (ATT), approximately 340 ‘taxi-brousses’ (bush taxis) leave the capital daily, transporting over 6,460 passengers to various regions of Madagascar. Nearly 52% of these departures take the RN7 national road, […]

The threshold of 5,000 reported Mpox cases has now been crossed in Madagascar. According to the latest report from the National Public Health Emergency Operations Center (COUSP), as of August 10, 5,045 cases have been recorded since the start of the epidemic on December 18, 2025. Among these, 3,333 cases have been confirmed, 2,348 people

Preventing irregular departures and better protecting populations exposed to the risks of maritime migration is the goal of an awareness campaign launched on Monday in the Boeny region by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), in partnership with the National Police and the Customs administration. Over five days, the campaign targets local communities, particularly women

The University of Fianarantsoa has released the results for the 2026 Baccalaureate. Out of 36,524 registered candidates, 18,678 have been declared successful, representing an overall pass rate of 51%. This rate is a decline compared to the previous two sessions, which stood at 57.98% in 2025 and 55.15% in 2024. General education accounts for the

Known by the nickname “Kalamena,” a woman has been using this alias to carry out fraudulent activities. She claimed to be a police officer and even wore the official uniform. However, she used this guise to commit fraud, and many people have already fallen victim to her schemes. The police were alerted after receiving complaints,

Over the past weekend, an assault involving physical injury occurred in the commune of Antanimbary, in the Maevatanana district. Shoppers were targeted, injured, and robbed. The incident took place this past Sunday, around 7:30 PM, in the locality of Ambodisakoa. It is reported that the criminals operate in groups and use stone-throwing tactics to attack

As part of a public-private partnership, a community library named “Malaza” has been established in the fokontany of Malaza, located in the commune of Ampitatafika. The realization of this infrastructure is the result of close collaboration between the Ampitatafika municipality and the couple Dany Rakotoarimalala. “The idea of setting up such a structure…” Captured &

A significant gesture for child health in Majunga. This Tuesday, the Tsiky association donated a batch of medical and diagnostic equipment to the pediatric department of the Androva University Hospital (CHU), including a cardiac ultrasound machine intended for critical pediatric emergencies. Founded in 2012, the Tsiky association operates in eight public primary schools in Majunga.

A scientific expedition conducted in northern Madagascar in 2025 has just revealed a new species of earthworm, named Kynotus insularis. The discovery, published in the scientific journal ZooKeys, brings the number of known species in the endemic Kynotidae family to 23, highlighting the vast, still-unexplored portion of Malagasy biodiversity. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12 07:39:43

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is intensifying field inspections. Several structures operating illegally have been uncovered in the capital. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESUPRES) is shifting into higher gear to ensure the quality of university education in Madagascar. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12 07:39:25 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)