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CATASTROPHE – Provisional death toll exceeds 5,000 in Venezuela three weeks after the double earthquake

A heavy toll. 5,069 people have perished in the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela 39 seconds apart on June 24. This new figure, announced Friday by the President of Parliament, Jorge Rodriguez, remains provisional three weeks after the disaster. To finance reconstruction following the double earthquake that left thousands homeless, Caracas […]

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CULTURE – Wearing Malagasy attire officially regulated every Friday in public administration

A decree has been adopted. The Council of Ministers on Friday officially enacted the requirement to wear “Malagasy attire” every Friday within the public administration. This initiative, championed by the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianiriana, aims to promote Malagasy identity and national cultural heritage. According to the Council of Ministers’ statement, “Malagasy attire

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DIPLOMACY – Christine Razanamahasoa appointed Permanent Representative of Madagascar to UNESCO

Christine Razanamahasoa is moving to Paris. The Council of Ministers has appointed the former Minister of Foreign Affairs as the Permanent Representative of Madagascar to UNESCO. She succeeds Yvette Sylla, also a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, who held the position twice between 2019 and 2025. Following her departure from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

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OFFICIAL EXAMS – Foton buses mobilized again for free transport of Baccalaureate candidates

Positive feedback. Following the success of the free transport system for candidates during the BEPC (Brevet d’études du premier cycle) exams, Baccalaureate candidates will also benefit from this service starting this Monday. The Presidency of the Refoundation has just announced the deployment of “Foton” buses during the examination period. According to the statement from the

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National Consultations: Youth raise concerns to the Prime Minister

Young people took advantage of the visit of special envoys from the United Nations and the African Union to voice their concerns regarding the ongoing process. The Malagasy youth are demanding concrete actions, not just promises. Received on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Mahazoarivo by Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison, representatives of the youth expressed their

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SADC Meeting: Madagascar’s Situation Discussed in Malawi

Meeting in Salima, Malawi, on Thursday, July 16, during the 28th ordinary meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation (MCO), the Malagasy delegation advocated for the “refoundation” process currently underway in the country. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-18 07:56:43 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original Source: https://midi-madagasikara.mg/reunion-de-la-sadc-le-cas-madagascar-evoque-au-malawi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reunion-de-la-sadc-le-cas-madagascar-evoque-au-malawi

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Fort-Dauphin: A new market and bus station under construction

2.5 billion ariary. This is the amount allocated for the construction of a market as well as a regional and national bus station, which began this week in the urban commune of Fort-Dauphin. This project fulfills a promise made by the President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina. The infrastructure

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Think Equal: Over 7,850 children benefited and 213 active classrooms

Under the patronage of the Ministry of National Education, Génération Mada held the third edition of the National Restitution Event (ERN) for the Think Equal program on Friday. After three years of implementation, this initiative, dedicated to developing the socio-emotional skills of young children, brought together teachers, educators, school directors, technical and financial partners, and

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Andranomena: Free screening for diabetes and hypertension

As part of its 20th-anniversary celebrations, ESIA (Espace Sanitaire Interentreprises d’Antananarivo) organized a free screening session yesterday in Andranomena. This initiative aims to combat silent but fatal diseases. The decision to focus on diabetes and high blood pressure for this action day was not coincidental. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-18 07:41:55 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)

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Higher Education: Work-study programs increasingly attract students

Combining academic rigor with corporate immersion, ESUM is betting on work-study programs to ensure the immediate integration of its students into the job market. The success of this formula was celebrated yesterday during the graduation ceremony of the “Atrika” class, marking the achievement of 94 top graduates. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-18 07:41:42 (Madagascar Local

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