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Reinstatement of National Service: Mixed Opinions, Youth More Reluctant

Although no formal survey has been conducted on the matter, the idea of reinstating national service for young people has sparked significant public reaction, particularly on social media, which serves as the primary platform for expression among both the youth and older generations in Madagascar. The proposal was mentioned three days ago in Ihosy during […]

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Global Ranking: Madagascar Remains the 5th Poorest Country in the World in 2026

For the time being, the Refoundation regime has not been able to perform better than its predecessors in the fight against poverty. One year after the military from CAPSAT took power, the country has not seen positive progress in the global poverty ranking, at least in terms of gross domestic product. Captured & Published at:

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AMBATOLAMPY – A Bajaj rolls over multiple times, injuring its driver

Last Friday, around midday, in the countryside of Ambatolampy, a tricycle, commonly known as a bajaj, veered off the road and fell into a ravine. The vehicle rolled over several times, leaving the driver injured and causing significant damage to the bajaj. The owner was called to retrieve it. The bajaj was traveling alone on

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METEOROLOGY – Prioritizing the inclusion of people with disabilities

Mahajanga is hosting a three-day regional workshop dedicated to promoting equality and inclusion in the meteorological sector. Held at the Coco Lodge hotel-restaurant in Mahajanga Be, the meeting focused on developing a gender equality action plan for the Masova project. The workshop aimed to integrate gender equality and social inclusion into meteorological observation and monitoring

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University of Toliara: The DEGS Faculty Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

The DEGS (Law, Economics, Management, and Sociology) faculty of the University of Toliara launched the celebration of its 25th anniversary on October 21st at the Cedratom center in Toliara, featuring a grand ceremony and an inaugural conference. Held under the theme “DEGS of Yesterday and Today: Meeting Its Builders,” the event was marked by a

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ANTSIRANANA – Local fishermen take the helm

In Ampanasina, a local group has been granted a management transfer to preserve marine and coastal ecosystems. While Transfers of Natural Resource Management (TGRN) are widespread, Transfers of Fisheries Resource Management (TGRH) remain relatively scarce or underdeveloped. This highlights the need to strengthen the involvement of fishing communities in the sustainable management of marine and

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ENVIRONMENT – Air pollution threatens Antananarivo

Following recent rains, air quality in Antananarivo has improved, but the respite may be short-lived as weather conditions could trigger new pollution episodes. Between October 21 and 24, air quality in the capital became unhealthy for the general population. According to the General Directorate of Meteorology, PM2.5 fine particle concentrations reached up to eight times

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ANKADIMBAHOAKA – Six suspected bandits arrested

Six individuals suspected of terrorizing the residents of Avaratanàna and Filatex in Ankadimbahoaka were arrested in connection with various cases late last week. On October 24, 2026, around 6:30 PM, the first two suspects were apprehended at the Filatex roundabout. According to reports, they allegedly attacked two people with long knives before stealing two mobile

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MARINE RESEARCH – A new boat dedicated to reef studies

The Institute of Fisheries and Marine Sciences (IHSM) of the University of Toliara has strengthened its equipment with the acquisition of a new vessel. A speedboat, designed according to the institute’s research standards and needs, was commissioned. Built in Nosy Be, it was transported by truck to Toliara, completing a week-long journey. Its first launch

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