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Unrest in Ambohimahasoa: Investigation opened into police officer who shot a civilian

The police inspector involved was quickly removed from the scene and taken to Fianarantsoa to face questioning and investigation. This law enforcement officer is the one accused of shooting and killing a young man in Ambohimahasoa. On Monday evening, immediately following the unrest that occurred in Ambohimahasoa, high-ranking officials from the national police force arrived […]

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Betsiboka: Civil Society Consultation Successfully Concluded

Participants from civil society, representing the three districts of the Betsiboka region—Maevatanàna, Tsaratanàna, and Kandreho—actively engaged in a three-day regional consultation held from July 20 to 22, 2026. The event took place at the ‘Idealy Parc’ conference hall in Anosikely Atsimo, located within the urban commune of Maevatanàna. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-29 08:09:16 (Madagascar

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Mahajanga: Two armed bandits shot dead by police

The fight against major crime has once again resulted in a deadly shootout in Mahajanga. On the night of July 27, around midnight, two individuals identified as armed bandits were fatally wounded during an intervention by the National Police in Lalanomby, in the Tsararano Ambony neighborhood. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-29 08:08:48 (Madagascar Local Time

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Flyover construction works: Traffic restricted in Anosizato from July 30 to August 1, 2026

The construction of the flyover in Anosizato kicks off this Friday, July 31, 2026, aimed at easing traffic flow in this part of Antananarivo and its surrounding suburbs. The first shovel will be turned in two days, marking the start of the Anosizato flyover construction project. The Ministry of Public Works […] Captured & Published

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HIV/AIDS: Parliamentary mobilization for better care

A two-day workshop is being held in Anosy, focusing on strengthening the skills of parliamentarians in responding to HIV/AIDS and advocating for budget allocations for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Madagascar. The situation remains concerning: the share of the national budget allocated to the sector… Captured & Published at: 2026-07-29 07:38:37 (Madagascar

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Vehicle Lighting: LED Resists Compliance

The ban on the use of non-compliant lighting on automobiles, two-wheelers, and trucks is part of a vehicle compliance measure. Road safety authorities have granted users of non-compliant lighting a five-day grace period, starting from Saturday, July 25, 2026, to remove these devices. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-29 07:24:18 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original Source:

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2027 Constitutional Referendum: Voting Rights Reserved for Malagasy Citizens

As the 2027 constitutional referendum approaches, the electoral roll has become a central concern. During the official launch of operations in Talata-Volonondry—a commune comprising 14 Fokontany, with just under 12,000 inhabitants and approximately 11,000 voters according to acting mayor Tojo Rakotonirina—the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) has initiated a revision process. Captured & Published at:

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CUA: Employees issue ultimatum until Friday for housing allowance payment

A standoff has begun at the Analakely City Hall. Employees of the Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA), representing all six districts of the capital, have launched a protest to demand the effective implementation of their housing allowance. The trigger for this action is Decree No. 2026-1476, which sets this allowance at 200,000 Ariary. Captured &

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Egypt: A meeting between Michaël Randrianirina and Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in prospect

The president of the Refondation de la République, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, flew to Egypt on Tuesday, July 28. At the heart of this official visit is an anticipated meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, in a context marked by the strengthening of relations between Madagascar and this North African country. Captured & Published at:

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Col. Michaël, Rajaonarimampianina, Ravalomanana: Towards an alliance against Andry Rajoelina

The three-way meeting that took place last Monday at the Iavoloha State Palace could mark a decisive turning point in the process of resolving the current political crisis. Three against one: An alliance aimed at excluding former President Andry Rajoelina from the national consultation process is currently in the works. Last Monday, the Presidency… Captured

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