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Jean Valette, an archivist and paleographer, in a study on the death of Prince Ratefinanahary in 1828 following the passing of his brother-in-law, King Radama I, reviews the sources documenting this assassination. Among these is the correspondence of Robert Lyall, a British agent in Antananarivo, addressed to the Governor of Mauritius between 1827 and 1830. […]

The Polyclinique d’Ilafy has reduced the price of a radiotherapy session from 300,000 to 150,000 ariary. Announced on October 26, this measure accompanies the resumption of the oncoradiotherapy service after an eighteen-month interruption. The tumor scanner, usually billed at 300,000 ariary, as well as mammography and cervical cancer screening, are offered free of charge until

Day after day, region after region, the Vovonan’ny Fihavaozan’i Madagasikara (VFM) is structuring its local foundations with formidable efficiency, even overshadowing political parties traditionally entrenched on the national stage. Last Saturday, the VFM made a significant impact during a true show of force orchestrated in the Itasy region. It took place in Imerintsiatosika. Captured &

According to forecasts from Météo Madagascar, a cold front located in the east of Madagascar will lead to a drop in temperatures towards the middle of this week. Starting Thursday, October 29, a decrease of one or two degrees is expected across the entire Great Island, before temperatures rise again. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-26

The national vaccination campaign against poliomyelitis and measles, combined with vitamin A supplementation, held from October 5th to 9th, has achieved generally satisfactory results. However, further efforts are still needed to reach children who have not yet benefited from these interventions, which is why a new campaign is being organized in November. Captured & Published

Two young girls were injured by a falling utility pole during violent storms in Antehiroka on Friday evening. Several homes were also damaged. Heavy rains accompanied by strong winds and hail caused two injuries and significant material damage in Antehiroka on Friday night. Two girls, aged 10 and 14, were struck by a utility pole

A collective work pays tribute to Professor Lucile Rabearimanana, a major figure in the contemporary history of Madagascar, through the contributions of a dozen historians and former students. Transmitting the memory of Madagascar also means paying tribute to those who dedicate their lives to studying it. Presented on Saturday at the Andafiavaratra Palace, the collective

Air pollution has reached high levels in Antananarivo, prompting pediatricians to call for vigilance. The Malagasy Society of Pediatrics is urging parents to limit outdoor outings and physical activities, especially near high-traffic areas. They also advise keeping windows closed during the day and ventilating early in the morning or late at night when pollution levels

The Head of State has expressed support for the reinstatement of national service, separate from military service. During a speech in Ihosy on Saturday, he indicated that the modalities for its re-implementation are currently being studied by the Executive branch. Described as a “duty of honor” under the general defense organization law, the national service

The Ebola epidemic is spreading across Africa, and Madagascar is taking measures to protect itself. The Ministry of Public Health is on high alert due to the progression of Ebola in Africa, particularly following the detection of cases in Kenya. “The danger is imminent, given the flights that connect Madagascar directly to that country five