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The Madagascar Protected Areas and Biodiversity Foundation (FAPBM) has awarded reporting grants to the four winners of the 3rd edition of the ‘Media for Protected Areas’ competition. The winners—Philiberte Amiko and Philippine Rasoafara in the radio category, Ando Randrianarimanana in the print media category, and Aina Rabetany in the television category—produced reports highlighting conservation challenges […]

Madagascar is demonstrating its determination to prevent the introduction of the Ebola virus into its territory. A response mechanism has been put in place to test the country’s level of preparedness. For three days, a simulation is being held at Ivato International Airport to evaluate the reaction capacity of various services and identify necessary adjustments

Prison overcrowding and concerning living conditions were the focus of a roundtable held on Sunday at the University of Antananarivo to mark Mandela Day. The discussions highlighted the persistent challenges facing the Malagasy prison system while reiterating the principles of the ‘Mandela Rules,’ the United Nations’ international standards for the treatment of prisoners. The event,

A clear improvement. All candidates for the 2026 Brevet d’études du premier cycle (BEPC) official exam now know their fate following the publication of the results. This year, 61.85% of candidates obtained their diploma, according to data released by the ministry. The results show a national increase compared to the 2025 session, where the pass

The State Military Transmission Office (OTME) has been reactivated. The decision was made during this Tuesday’s Council of Ministers meeting in Iavoloha, four and a half years after the organization’s dissolution in January 2022. The reborn office will have the primary mission of ensuring the integrated management of existing surveillance cameras and supervising the deployment

The Supreme Court of Anosy kicked off the festivities marking its 65th anniversary yesterday. On this occasion, Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the principles of the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary. In his opening speech, the head of government reiterated that the rule of law… Captured &

She will only serve for a few weeks. Melanie Higgins is familiar with the Madagascar dossier, having been dispatched by Washington to lead a US delegation to Antananarivo in August 2025 to attend the SADC summit. The US Embassy in Madagascar is changing its face once again, without yet appointing a full ambassador. Washington is…

The President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, has expressed sharp criticism against ENELEC, the electricity supplier in three major cities of the country: Antsiranana, Toamasina, and Mahajanga. Although JIRAMA continues to pay all its invoices to this private provider, […] Captured & Published at: 2026-07-22 08:42:36 (Madagascar Local Time

Despite strict instructions and a formal ban on bringing mobile phones into examination centers, several baccalaureate candidates defied the rules this year. The determination of some to bypass security led to bizarre scenes, with some students going so far as to hide their devices in their private parts. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-22 08:41:56 (Madagascar

At just 16 years old, young Daniella embodies academic excellence in Antananarivo. After brilliantly obtaining her French scientific baccalaureate at the private Lycée Le Major, she is taking on a new challenge this week by sitting for the Malagasy literary baccalaureate. This ambitious double curriculum reflects her determination to pursue higher education abroad. Captured &