The National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC) and the Malagasy Red Cross have joined forces to address disasters. They signed a memorandum of understanding to consolidate collective dynamics in risk and disaster management in Madagascar. The signing took place yesterday at the Hotel Panorama. This cooperation marks a proactive approach to recovery. “The […]
DISASTERS – BNGRC and the Red Cross join forces Read More »
Only a few days remain before students return to school. With the new school year scheduled for September 7, 2026, public institutions are already preparing to welcome them. Since August 24, administrative staff have resumed their duties to implement the necessary arrangements for the new academic year. Teachers will return to their posts on August
EDUCATION – Public schools prepare for the new school year starting September 7 Read More »
Official celebration. As announced by the President of the Refoundation, Madagascar will officially mark the birth of the Malagasy Republic in a solemn manner this year. The ceremony for the 68th anniversary will be held on October 14, 2026, in Anahidrano, in the Antsohihy district, Sofia region. The choice of this location, closely linked to
Tanzanian Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi will step down from his post on September 4. On Tuesday, he announced his decision to retire from politics and public service. Appointed to the position in November 2025, he stated that he wishes to align with President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s desire for change. “I have written to President Hassan
POLITICS – Tanzanian Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi announces his upcoming resignation Read More »
The Council of Christian Churches in Madagascar (FFKM) has set a timeline of approximately nine months to conclude and finalize the national consultation process. Reverend Vonjisoa Tahina Ranaivoarivelo, Secretary General of the ecclesiastical organization, announced during the presentation of the official calendar that the restitution of the findings will take place in May 2027. For
Simply enrolling children in school is no longer enough. The real challenge now lies in the transition to secondary education, a stage where many adolescents drop out of the school system. The situation is concerning. According to a World Bank analysis on the status of women and girls in Madagascar, only 30.8% of girls and
Secondary School Dropout: Madagascar Suffers Significant Loss in Human Capital Read More »
As the impacts of climate change and drought continue to hit the Great Island hard, young Malagasy people have more of a say than ever. In the context of preparations for COP31 under the aegis of the UNFCCC, just as in the momentum driven during COP17, an opportunity is emerging for the youth to engage.
COP17 – COP31: Madagascar’s youth ready to make their voices heard Read More »
As the “2026 Student Fair” at the University of Antananarivo is set to take place on September 3rd and 4th at the Ankatso Esplanade, new high school graduates are facing the harsh reality of the numbers. With more than 30,000 graduates per year in the capital, and only 8,000 to 10,000 spots available for the
A major step forward for social inclusion and access to higher education in the Itasy region. From now on, students with albinism will benefit from special support to pursue their university studies. This initiative is the result of a fruitful collaboration between the Ministry of Population and Solidarity and the University of Itasy. Captured &
University of Itasy: Support for students with albinism Read More »
As part of the “FEWS NET 8 Knowledge Base” project, funded by Chemonics, a crucial two-day workshop concluded yesterday in Ankorondrano. The initiative was launched by FEWS NET in close collaboration with the National Office for Risk and Disaster Management (BNGRC), as well as strategic partners such as ADRA and Welthungerhilfe. Captured & Published at:
Food Security: 24 Zones Under Scrutiny to Anticipate Climate Shocks in Madagascar Read More »
