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The election of board members for the Jesosy Mamonjy church was interrupted on Saturday while underway in Ankorondrano. The Prefect of Police of Antananarivo, Vonjy Maminjanahary Andriasy, ordered its suspension, stating, “To maintain order and public safety, the election organized today is definitively suspended.” This announcement triggered boos from supporters of the election, who argued […]

Three weeks after a deadly robbery in Antsirabe, five suspects have been placed in pre-trial detention. Five suspects were remanded in custody on Friday, July 17, in Antsirabe, following their appearance before the public prosecutor. They are suspected of participating in an armed attack that claimed the life of a 15-year-old boy, the son of

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is enforcing a policy of absolute firmness for the Baccalaureate. Severe sanctions have already been imposed on several candidates caught red-handed cheating during the 2025 session. Eight individuals who submitted their applications to the Office of the Baccalaureate in Antananarivo had their registrations rejected this year. The

The scenario from April is resurfacing. Three months after its initial activation, triggered by disruptions in the international oil market, Madagascar has reinstated a state of energy emergency. The decision was adopted during the Council of Ministers. Regarding hydrocarbons, the decree published by the Presidency aims to implement the automatic price adjustment mechanism, as the

Authorities are planning to install a pedestrian footbridge in Tsarasaotra. This decision follows a fatal accident that occurred on this route last week. Measures to strengthen user safety on the Tsarasaotra-Ivato road were announced last week by the Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) following a surge in traffic accidents. Among the planned projects is the

Starting August 1, 2026, U.S. visa applicants in Madagascar will be required to travel to Johannesburg, as the consulate in Antananarivo will cease processing these applications. This date was announced by the U.S. Department of State as part of a reorganization of its visa issuance services in Africa, consolidating them into regional hubs. Consequently, the

The joint mission of UN and AU envoys concluded yesterday. Beyond coordinating their approach, the international organizations supporting the Madagascar dossier are now harmonizing their discourse. A common line has emerged. Judging by the statements and actions taken last week, the international organizations involved in supporting the return to constitutional order in Madagascar are now

Bicycle taxis are currently parking along the roads in the capital, despite being unauthorized to operate as passenger transport services. Several areas in the capital, including Anosy, Ambohidahy, Ankadimbahoaka, Isotry, and Ampefiloha, have turned into parking spots for these vehicles. Some drivers even manage to enter Analakely, despite the ban. However, in a statement released

How many of us know or have already dialed the number “147”? This is the green line used to report any type of violence against a child. The statistics are alarming. In 2025, this national system received 405,471 calls and contributed to the identification and referral of 680 confirmed cases of violence against children, according

Pedestrians using the Tsarasaotra bypass will soon be able to cross the road more safely. The Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) has announced the construction of a pedestrian footbridge, which is expected to be operational by early August at the latest. This facility complements a series of measures taken by municipal authorities to enhance road