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TERRITORIAL ADMINISTRATION – Housing allowance increase for decentralized territorial collectivity (CTD) agents to be determined by deliberative bodies, according to the Ministry of the Interior

The increase of the housing allowance up to 200,000 ariary per month will not automatically apply to all agents of Decentralized Territorial Collectivities (CTD). While agents whose salaries are charged to the State’s general budget benefit immediately, for those paid from the collectivities’ own budgets, the application must be decided by the deliberative bodies of […]

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National Consultation: 400 youth from 24 regions gather in Ivato to voice the concerns of Malagasy youth

The proposals and concerns of Malagasy youth are at the heart of the National Youth Consultation, which opened this Tuesday at the Ivato International Conference Center (CCI). For three days, nearly 400 representatives from the 24 regions are gathered to consolidate contributions made during regional consultations and to develop national conclusions aimed at informing youth-focused

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DR Congo: Law authorizing constitutional revision via a constituent assembly declared constitutional

The Democratic Republic of Congo is moving towards facilitating the revision of its Constitution. On Tuesday, the DRC Constitutional Court declared the referendum law, which sets the conditions for organizing a referendum, to be in compliance with the Constitution. It specifically validated provisions authorizing a constitutional revision through a constituent assembly followed by a referendum

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Public Health: 1.1% HIV prevalence among pregnant women indicates a generalized epidemic in Madagascar

HIV is no longer circulating solely among the most exposed populations in Madagascar. According to the results of the 2024-2025 national seroprevalence survey presented by the Ministry of Public Health, 1.1% of pregnant women are carriers of the virus. Health authorities view this prevalence level as a clear indicator that the epidemic has now become

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ADMINISTRATION – Decree on online passport renewal expected within two Council of Ministers meetings

Simplified procedures are coming for those wishing to renew their passports. Authorities have announced the launch of a platform allowing online enrollment for individuals who already hold a passport and wish to renew it in the coming weeks. They also announced the extension of the travel document’s validity to ten years, except for children. “The

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ELECTION – CENI launches census operations for the overhaul of the electoral roll ahead of the 2027 polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) is turning the page on the old electoral roll. The comprehensive revision of the electoral list was launched this Tuesday in Talata Volonondry and will continue for four months. Citizens have until November 24 to register on the new list, which will be used for the upcoming elections scheduled

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Insecurity: Colonel Michaël Randrianirina denounces social media-fueled psychosis while acknowledging the reality of kidnappings

Kidnappings are indeed occurring in Madagascar, some of which have resulted in murder, and authorities are working to put an end to them, assures Colonel Michaël Randrianirina. During a meeting with the Malagasy diaspora in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday evening, the head of state emphasized that the military, gendarmes, and police are working day and

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INSECURITY – National Police launches online reporting platform for violence and disappearances

Reporting procedures for violence or disappearances have been streamlined. Citizens can now report cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and missing persons online, thanks to a digital platform accessible at any time. The official launch of this new tool was announced this Monday in Anosy by the Minister of Public Security, Inspector General of Police Erick

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Anosizato Dike: Traffic partially closed for 48 hours for flyover construction

Construction of the Anosizato flyover is set to begin in a few hours. An official groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Friday afternoon, attended by the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina. To prepare for the event and facilitate site installation, traffic on the RN58A national road between Ampasika and the Anosizato bridge will be

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Ambatolampy: House set on fire following a neighborhood dispute

A suspicious fire destroyed a home on Sunday evening in Anjanamiotra, located in the Ambanimaso II fokontany, within the urban commune and district of Ambatolampy. The occupants suspect a man from their neighborhood of intentionally setting fire to their house before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred around 7:00 PM. Authorities were alerted by a

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