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Series of kidnappings and destabilization: The efficiency of leaders put to the test

Just yesterday, at least twenty wanted notices and ‘ombay mitady’ (missing person alerts) flooded the Facebook news feed. Madagascar has been led by five senior officers since October 2025. Following their rise to power, the population expected the country’s security to be significantly improved. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-08 07:43:09 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original […]

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Sanitary Measures Equated with Oppression

A pervasive plague, a supernatural curse, prophylaxis considered a sacrilegious behavior, and fraud through clandestine burials and exhumations to respect traditions… This summarizes the first part of the study conducted by researcher Faranirina V. Esoavelomandroso, titled ‘From Plague Disease to Political Plague: Interpretation by the Merina of the Plague Endemic Phenomenon on the Central Highlands

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INSECURITY – Antananarivo faces a wave of disappearances

The disappearances of children and adults are occurring one after another in the capital. Within a single week, three minors and a father were found murdered. Just yesterday, thirteen people were reported missing in the capital, including five adults and eight minors. The report released by the police on Sunday, July 5, which stated that

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TRAINING – Basketball enthusiasts call for access to sports infrastructure

The nine basketball courts built at the Barea Mahamasina Stadium were intended to be a major catalyst for the development of basketball. However, many stakeholders argue that these public facilities have become difficult to access due to rental fees deemed too high. The issue resurfaced during the national mini-basket Jamboree, which concluded on Saturday at

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BEPC Exam: Candidates absent at Lycée Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo

The BEPC (Brevet d’Études du Premier Cycle) exams at the Lycée Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo examination center in Analakely were marked by the absence of several candidates, attributed to various reasons. At the Lycée Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo center, 78 candidates were absent out of 1,265 registered for the second day of the BEPC exams. This figure shows a

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PUBLIC SECURITY – Fokontany track down suspicious individuals

A mobilization is underway within the fokontany to improve public security. Local committees and law enforcement are coordinating their actions to track down criminals. The fokontany of Antananarivo have been entrusted with a new mission. Since this week, neighborhood leaders have been called upon to monitor their surroundings and report any individual or behavior deemed

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COUNCIL OF MINISTERS – The State goes on the hunt for obscene websites

The Executive has decided to take measures to block websites of an obscene nature. The preservation of public order and the fight against insecurity are the arguments put forward. Without ambiguity, “It was decided during the Council of Ministers to take measures to block websites that disseminate and propagate images and videos of an obscene

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SUSPICION OF DESTABILIZATION – Prime Minister declares war on anti-refoundation forces

Following the stance of the Head of State, the Prime Minister has linked the recent wave of kidnappings and suspected murders to an attempt at political destabilization. In a statement yesterday, he issued an ultimatum against those who, according to him, are trying to block the national refoundation process. It is a war. These were

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Search for Consensus: The National Refoundation Awaits its Consultation Framework

Nearly ten months after the start of the national refoundation process, expectations surrounding its implementation continue to rise. The current political climate has led several stakeholders to question the clarity of the initiated approach. Meanwhile, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is exerting pressure on the process, calling in its June communiqué for reforms that

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INFRASTRUCTURE – Preparations for the construction of the Anosizato flyover are accelerating

Preparations for the construction of the flyover are in full swing. A working meeting was held yesterday in Anosy, presided over by the Secretary-General of the Ministry of Public Works, Emile Joseph Sambisolo, with officials from all levels and relevant departments in attendance to discuss key aspects of the project. The launch date for the

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