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The new Permanent Representative of Madagascar to the United Nations, Major General Edelin Calixte Randriamiandrisoa, has just presented his credentials to Monica Juma, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna. Now officially accredited, the new Permanent Representative is tasked with carrying Madagascar’s strategic voice within the organization. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-31 07:39:15 (Madagascar […]

Rota and Jemima, twin sisters born in a small village in Mananjary, arrived three months ago at the Mamitiana reception center in Ambohimangakely after being abandoned by their biological parents. “Their father, a traditional healer, refused to keep them because raising twins is considered a taboo in their culture. Their mother, still a teenager, lost

“Trapped by online scams.” This was the theme chosen this year for the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, celebrated yesterday at the Hotel Panorama in Antananarivo. Organized by the National Bureau for the Fight Against Trafficking in Human Beings (BNLTEH), the ceremony highlighted a new form of exploitation gaining ground in Madagascar. “Unfortunately, Madagascar

A Ukrainian sailor, who went missing on July 5th aboard the bulk carrier M/V Aetos, remains unfound. His family is calling on the residents of northern Madagascar to remain vigilant. The 28-year-old sailor, Yehor Zadorozhniy, served as a second deck officer on the merchant vessel. He was last seen leaving the bridge in the early

On the occasion of the Throne Day, Morocco reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Madagascar in its development priorities through strengthened cooperation across several sectors. During the celebration held in Androhibe, the Kingdom of Morocco reiterated its dedication to assisting Madagascar. The reception at the Moroccan residence brought together members of the Malagasy government, diplomatic representatives,

For one week, patients from various backgrounds passed through the doors of a free surgical camp organized by the Dawoodi Bohra community in Madagascar. Beyond the medical interventions, these are human stories: silent suffering, years of waiting, and finally, the promise of a new life. This initiative was organized by the Health and Wellbeing Department

Nearly 1,300 patients are set to undergo surgical procedures conducted by Mercy Ships in Toamasina through December. These interventions cover a wide range of medical specialties, tailored to the needs identified during patient consultations. Since the beginning of the year, Mercy Ships teams have traveled across several regions of Madagascar to conduct medical screenings. This

Unless there is another schedule shift, the national consultation is expected to take place this August. Announced as the pillar of the refoundation process initiated by the authorities, this phase remains shrouded in uncertainty. Several unknowns persist regarding the national consultation as August, the month designated for the start of the debates, approaches. These uncertainties

Traffic in Anosizato was fluid on the eve of the start of the flyover construction work. Today is expected to be busier. Traffic in Anosizato yesterday was not as disrupted as everyone feared. Vehicles moved without major blockages. “We just passed through there and the traffic was quite fluid, contrary to what we thought,” said

Several communes are set to experiment with the Territorial Approach to Local Development (ATDL). This initiative is part of the “Tou-te-s Redevables” (All Accountable) program, launched in 2026 by the European Union to support public governance in Madagascar, as part of its Global Gateway strategy. Funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France,