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Antananarivo Urban Commune: Housing allowance set at 50,000 Ariary

The Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) has set the housing allowance for its employees at 50,000 Ariary, a figure aligned with its current financial capacity. Feno Ralambomanana, President of the Special Delegation (PDS) of Antananarivo, clarified this in response to staff demands, noting that discussions have already been initiated with workers on the matter. The […]

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ROAD SAFETY – Non-compliant lights persist

Some vehicles continue to circulate with non-compliant lights, despite the ban. At dawn on Sunday, on National Route 2, motorists had to stop when encountering vehicles equipped with LED strips. “I couldn’t see anything when faced with that blinding light,” testified Jao Raharison, a driver. However, road safety control operations are continuing. During an operation

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FLYOVER PROJECT – Work begins following the departure of expropriated residents

Property owners affected by the expropriations for the Flyover project have begun receiving their compensation. They have a one-month deadline after payment to vacate the premises. The countdown has begun for homeowners in the Anosizato Atsinanana fokontany. Once compensated, they have one month to leave. “Demolition of the houses will take place one month after

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Embezzlement of Public Funds: Five People Imprisoned at Antanimora

A case of embezzlement within the Ministry of National Education was referred to the Anti-Corruption Pole (PAC) prosecutor on Saturday, August 8. Five individuals have been sent to the Antanimora central prison. The suspects are charged with multiple offenses, including embezzlement of public funds, abuse of power, granting and obtaining unjustified advantages, money laundering, forgery,

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PRESIDENTIAL TRIP – Colonel Michaël Randrianirina flies to Chad

“Responding to the invitation of the President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby,” explained Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation, yesterday at Ivato during his departure, in the presence of high advisors of the Refoundation and members of the government. The President of the Refoundation is traveling to Chad to participate in the celebrations of

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IHAZOLAVA AMBOHIMANDROSO – Exhumation ceremony turns into tragedy

During an exhumation ceremony, a father was found dead in a river. His relatives kept watch over his body throughout the night until the authorities arrived. Joy turned to sorrow for a family who had traveled to the commune of Ihazolava, near Ambohimandroso, last week to perform an exhumation. A 55-year-old father, who was participating

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ENVIRONMENT – Protected areas monitor fire outbreaks

Satellite data and a new monitoring system are enabling better tracking of fires within Protected Areas. The goal is to detect fire outbreaks more quickly and facilitate field interventions. Fire monitoring in Protected Areas is modernizing. Satellite data now allows for remote detection of fire starts, even in hard-to-reach areas. This information is transmitted to

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NOSY BE – Education reaches forgotten lands

In Madirokely, four new classrooms have been built at a cost of 185 million ariary. These permanent structures provide an improved learning environment for students. Last Saturday, in the presence of the Minister of Communication and Culture, Gascar Fenosoa, a new school facility was inaugurated in Madirokely. This project represents a new perspective for local

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CATASTROPHE – A 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia, leaving at least 18 dead

At least 18 people have died in the city of Pereira following a powerful earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday, according to the city’s mayor. “The situation is critical,” declared Mauricio Salazar, the mayor of Pereira, in an interview with Caracol Radio. This is the initial death toll following the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that occurred

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Cybercrime: Madagascar joins an international network against online scams initiated by China

Madagascar is committing to international cooperation against online offenses. The Council of Ministers on August 4th approved the Great Island’s integration into an international network specialized in combating cybercrime. Initiated by the People’s Republic of China, this mechanism aims to strengthen international cooperation against offenses committed via telephones and digital networks. Similar to Interpol or

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