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National Sovereignty: The Challenges of a New Balance for Madagascar

Maître Saïd Larifou advocates for a stronger assertion of the Great Island. At a time when global geopolitical balances are undergoing profound changes, the question of sovereignty is returning to the forefront of debates. For Madagascar, this issue is not limited to the preservation of territory or the defense of national interests. Captured & Published […]

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RN4 – Bushfires disrupt traffic

Traffic on National Road 4 (RN4) was disrupted yesterday near Andranofeno, a locality in the Ankazobe district. Bushfires quickly ignited vegetation along both sides of the road, creating thick smoke that blanketed the route. “The smoke significantly reduced visibility, forcing us to slow down to avoid accidents. Others chose to stop completely when flames eventually

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ROAD SAFETY – Crackdown on non-compliant vehicle lights begins

Following a period of awareness-raising and a five-day grace period granted to motorists to remove non-compliant lights, authorities have moved to the enforcement phase. The General Directorate of Road Safety (DGSR) conducted an operation on the evening of Thursday, July 30, starting at 8:00 PM. Led by Colonel Rija Alberto Rakotomampianina, head of the operations

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Debate on the Form of State: Colonel Randrianirina Defers to a Referendum

The debate between a decentralized unitary state and a federal model sparked controversy during the National Youth Consultation. In his closing speech on Saturday, the Head of State left it to the people to decide through a vote. A sensitive subject. Based on the turn of events at the National Youth Consultation, which concluded on

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Search in Ivandry: Judge remands education official in custody

A school district chief and two other individuals have been incarcerated following a police search at a Masonic lodge in Ivandry. Shocking revelations emerged as two men and one woman, suspected of involvement in the case, appeared before the public prosecutor on Saturday, August 1st. Following their hearing, all three suspects were placed in pre-trial

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Public Service: Traditional Attire Makes Its Debut

Friday, July 31, marked the launch of the first “Traditional Friday” in the administration. Some state agents complied with the new directive. The traditional dress code is gradually being implemented in the public administration. Several state agents arrived at their offices wearing traditional attire on Friday, in accordance with the decree adopted by the Council

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National Youth Consultation: Colonel Randrianirina acts as spokesperson for the youth

The President of the Refondation movement has pledged to convey the proposals made by young people during the national consultation. The youth are demanding an active role in decisions concerning the country’s future. “I have received your ideas and will transmit them to the FFKM, the Council of Christian Churches in Madagascar. Rest assured that

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RELIGION – President of the Refondation affirms respect for state secularism despite his status as a ‘mpiandry’

“I removed my ‘mpiandry’ (shepherd/lay preacher) robe during the inauguration of the commemorative plaque and now as I deliver my speech.” The President of the Refondation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, emphasized that he does not wear his ‘mpiandry’ attire while performing his duties as head of state. “Let no one say that I have brought all

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RELIGION – Anglican Church leader Sarah Mullally tours Cameroon’s conflict-ridden Anglophone regions

The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury continues her tour of West Africa. Following a visit to Ghana, the head of the Anglican Church, Sarah Mullally, has arrived in Cameroon. On Saturday, the first woman to lead the Church of England visited the South-West region of Cameroon, one of the two English-speaking areas affected by a separatist

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Insecurity: Three suspected members of a Masonic lodge in pre-trial detention for alleged ‘witchcraft, desecration of graves, kidnapping, and murder’

Three additional suspects have been detained in connection with kidnapping and murder cases. Public Prosecutor Narindra Navalona Rakotoniaina confirmed in a video released Saturday by the Ministry of Justice that three alleged members of a ‘Masonic lodge’ have been placed in pre-trial detention. They are accused of ‘acts of witchcraft, desecration of graves, kidnapping, and

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