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DIPLOMACY – Nomination of Marc Dillard as US Ambassador to Madagascar Awaiting Senate Confirmation

The name of the future United States Ambassador to Madagascar has been revealed. President Donald Trump has selected career diplomat Marc Dillard for the position. However, his nomination and subsequent arrival on the Great Island remain subject to confirmation by the Senate. A member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister-Counselor, Marc […]

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Democratic Refoundation: Malagasy women leaders prepare in advance for the political scene

As Madagascar embarks on a process of institutional refoundation, the political and electoral participation of women, including those with disabilities, is being actively encouraged. Through a series of workshops focused on mastering the legal framework, dismantling stereotypes, and mentorship, this unprecedented initiative aims to train Malagasy women starting today. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-10 09:54:00

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Baccalaureate 2026: First results published in Itasy

The suspense has ended for 2026 baccalaureate candidates in the Itasy region, where results were released on August 8th, bringing relief to students who finally learned their fate two weeks after the conclusion of the general baccalaureate exams. Less than fifteen days after the end of the general education baccalaureate tests, the results have been

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Russian Legislative Elections: A Polling Station to Open in Ivandry

Russian citizens residing in Madagascar will be able to cast their votes in Antananarivo on September 20, 2026, for the election of deputies to the new convocation of the State Duma of the Russian Federation. A polling station will be specially set up at the Consular Department of Russia in Madagascar, located in Ivandry. Polling

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Edgard Razafindravahy: ‘Fanorenana ifotony – Federalisma sahaza’, an avant-garde vision of the state structure

“Fanorenana Ifotony – Federalisma Sahaza” (Foundational Reconstruction – Appropriate Federalism) is the title of the book written by ADN party founder Edgard Razafindravahy and his team. The work follows several months of reflection and synthesis based on field visits, or “fidinana ifotony,” conducted across the country. It serves as a form of brainstorming aligned with

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Colonel Michaël Randrianirina: The PRRM tours the churches

Pastor Mailhol Dieu Donné André was elevated to the rank of Grand Officer of the Malagasy National Order during a worship service held in Mahamasina last Saturday. Colonel Michaël Randrianirina has pledged to attend all events organized by various religious denominations. This is what he stated last Saturday during the service. Captured & Published at:

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Drug Trafficking: Four Mauritians Arrested in Madagascar

They were apprehended in Madagascar as part of an investigation into an alleged conspiracy to import drugs. Among them, two men, already involved in a drug trafficking case estimated at 375 million Mauritian rupees, were intercepted aboard a speedboat that had run aground on the east coast. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-10 08:53:37 (Madagascar Local

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Antanikatsaka Bemasoandro: A 60-year-old man and his 20-year-old daughter found shot dead at their home

A 61-year-old man and his 20-year-old daughter were found dead from gunshot wounds on Sunday morning at their home in Antanikatsaka Bemasoandro. The circumstances surrounding this tragedy remain unexplained for the time being. A criminal investigation has been opened. The macabre discovery was made on Sunday morning in Antanikatsaka Bemasoandro. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-10

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EXAM – First Baccalaureate results released

The first successful candidates of the 2026 Baccalaureate session have been announced. The Itasy Baccalaureate Office released the names of the admitted candidates in the region at the end of last week. According to a source from the University of Itasy, the average success rate stands at 55.66%. The results are driven by an excellent

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