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Authorities are stepping up the fight against the use of non-compliant lighting on vehicles and two-wheelers. During a press conference organized by the Vehicle Technical Inspection Center, officials announced a five-day grace period for users to remove all illegal lighting devices. After this period, sanctions will be applied during road checks. According to Squadron Leader […]

Nighttime movement restrictions are being enforced in several fokontany (neighborhoods) of Antananarivo due to a resurgence in insecurity. Several neighborhoods in Antananarivo have regained a sense of nighttime tranquility following the introduction of curfews by local authorities. In Antohomadinika Sud, neighborhood chief Jimmy Christian Ravelomanana has posted notices prohibiting all movement between 10:00 PM and

Nearly a month after the murder of Sahala Fanekena, a young girl from Ampefiloha Ambodirano, four individuals have been imprisoned. New developments have emerged. The Ministry of Justice announced on Saturday that one woman and three men have been placed in pre-trial detention as part of the investigation into the murder of 12-year-old Sahala Fanekena

In Toamasina, the Port Sec III project is navigating between logistical imperatives and social tensions. The Autonomous Port of Toamasina (SPAT) is working to reassure the public. The expansion of the Toamasina Multimodal Logistics and Port Platform (PMLPT) has entered a critical phase. As site clearance operations for the Port Sec III in Tsarakofafa began

China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Madagascar in the defense sector, with military cooperation set to strengthen within the framework of their bilateral partnership. Military cooperation between China and Madagascar was at the heart of celebrations held on Saturday afternoon at the Chinese Embassy in Nanisana. Officially, the reception marked the 99th anniversary of

More than six million Malagasy citizens have already been registered, far exceeding the initial target of two million set for the first phase. The first phase of biometric registration for citizens aged 18 and over was evaluated during a two-day workshop held at the Carlton Anosy Hotel. Conducted from April to June, the operation significantly

Since the start of the epidemic in mid-December 2025, 21 deaths have been recorded. The number of people affected by Mpox has continued to rise in recent days. Reports from the National Public Health Emergency Operations Center (Cousp) indicate three deaths recorded this week. Meanwhile, more than 3,000 confirmed cases and over 2,000 recoveries have

Ultimatum. Motorists and motorcyclists have five days, starting this Saturday, to remove non-compliant lighting devices installed on their vehicles. Following this grace period granted by the General Directorate of Road Safety (DGSR), reinforced checks will be conducted, and offenders will face sanctions. This grace period follows the publication last week of a statement from the

The United States recorded its worst measles outbreak in 35 years in 2026, according to official figures released on Friday. This serious and contagious disease has been making a powerful comeback for over a year, against a backdrop of growing vaccine hesitancy in the country. In just seven months, 2,318 confirmed cases have been reported

A temporary provision under strict control. A decree adopted in March 2025 allows public administration services to use vehicles seized during judicial proceedings, but only under the strict supervision of the Agency for the Recovery of Illicit Assets (ARAI) and in compliance with regulatory conditions. Rado Rajohnson, Director General of ARAI, presented the implementation procedures