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Jean Valette, in discussing the death of Prince Ratefinanahary, provides an analysis and critique of historical sources regarding the event. All sources agree that he was assassinated or executed by Queen Ranavalona I. Among the key accounts are those by Robert Lyall, William Ellis, Raombana, and Father Callet. William Ellis, citing Simon Ayache, notes that […]

The suspense is over. The fifth and final round of the Madagascar Rally Championship will take place in three weeks, and Mathieu Andrianjafy will be at the starting line. “We, the federation, promise that the final rally of the season will be held. We will strive to find a solution to every problem,” assured Jeannot

Nearly 500 representatives of the Raiamandreny ara-drazana (traditional elders) and traditional structures of the Grand Sud participated in the gathering that concluded on October 24. Representatives from the provinces of Fianarantsoa and Toliara presented Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation, with a white paper containing their proposals for the upcoming National Assizes. Captured &

The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) has received new equipment worth 3.25 billion Ariary, donated by Japan as part of its cooperation with Madagascar. The President of the CENI, Thierry Rakotonarivo, also provided clarifications regarding the CENI’s participation in the national consultations held at the Iavoloha State Palace. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-24 07:53:50 (Madagascar

Reducing packaging, promoting deposit-refund systems and reusable containers, and developing bio-based materials are at the heart of a new partnership to combat plastic pollution, recently formalized by the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC) and the Reunion Island competitiveness cluster, Qualitropic. Acting upstream is the principle adopted in this initiative. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-24 07:39:02 (Madagascar

The National Institute for the Promotion of Training (INPF) celebrated yesterday the official graduation ceremony for the “Raitra” 2026 class. The event took place in the presence of the Minister of Technical Education and Vocational Training, Dr. Todisoa Manampy Andriamampandry, accompanied by the Mayor of Ivato, Penjy Randrianarisoa, as well as numerous invited guests. This

Former Barea captain Faneva Ima is demanding further clarification regarding the new provisions adopted by the Malagasy Football Federation (FMF). He is advocating for the prompt publication of the statutes and an electoral process based on transparency. The adoption of the new statutes and the new electoral code of the FMF continues to spark reactions.

The Customs Inspectors Union of Madagascar (SIDM) is calling for respect for the presumption of innocence and legal procedures, without opposing investigations or justified sanctions. During a press conference held yesterday at the QG Restaurant in Ankorondrano, the SIDM sought to provide clarifications regarding recent events. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-24 06:53:52 (Madagascar Local Time

Two men have been arrested following a fire that killed five members of a family in Maevatanàna. The anger of the victims’ relatives nearly led to mob justice. Two men were apprehended by the gendarmerie during the week-long investigation into the fire that claimed the lives of four children and a pregnant woman in Berere,

The Prime Minister has vowed to dismantle gold trafficking networks following the arrest of a Chinese national at Ivato airport, who was attempting to board a flight with 2.85 kg of gold. The arrest occurred just two days after the Head of State issued a warning against corruption. Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison has demanded that