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During the plague epidemic of July 1921, ‘natives and Asians without exception were prohibited from leaving the capital, while Europeans obtained authorization to travel after ten days of observation,’ notes Faranirina V. Esoavelomandroso in a study titled ‘From plague as a disease to plague as politics: Interpretation by the Merina of the endemic plague phenomenon […]

Checks on vehicles with tinted windows are being stepped up in Antananarivo. Motorists were subjected to verifications conducted by law enforcement yesterday. In Ambohibao Bongatsara, a car with tinted windows lowered its windows as it approached a checkpoint yesterday morning. Like this driver, numerous motorists were subjected to checks carried out by law enforcement, deployed

Nirinasoa Caelah Nomenjanahary was assassinated at her home in Ambohitsoa. According to her devastated family, her body bore multiple stab wounds. A tragedy occurred on Monday morning in the Ankazolava district of Ambohitsoa, in the capital’s second arrondissement. Nirinasoa Caelah Nomenjanahary, 32, known as Nirina and a mother to a 3-year-old boy, was found gravely

The next generation of Malagasy basketball players is preparing for a massive challenge in less than two weeks, as they head to Harare, Zimbabwe, from July 22 to 30 for the U18 Afrobasket qualifiers. The top men’s and women’s national teams from Southern Africa will gather for a competition where there is virtually no room

Law enforcement agencies are increasing joint patrols in Antananarivo. This measure is being taken to address the widespread anxiety caused by the disappearance of children. Joint forces conducted foot patrols through the neighborhoods of 67 Ha yesterday afternoon. Comprising police, gendarmes, and military personnel, the units moved through the city streets in a single-file formation.

The rhetoric of political decision-makers regarding the security situation is hardening. After referring to a ‘climate of psychosis,’ the Head of State now compares current events to ‘terrorism.’ ‘It is terrorism.’ This is the term used by Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, head of the State, to describe the wave of disappearances and macabre discoveries that have

In response to the surge in insecurity, the Prefect of Antananarivo, Vonjy Maminjanahary Andriasy, announced yesterday a series of measures aimed at strengthening public order and protecting the population. These provisions concern security checks, nighttime movements, establishments selling alcoholic beverages, and the protection of minors. Authorities recommend that individuals forced to travel at night prioritize

Revealed by her “Coup de cœur” (Press Favorite) award from the Sorakanto Association of Cultural Journalists at Fanilo Voice 2026, Djivà aims to make her music an ambassador for Malagasy culture, reaching audiences well beyond national borders. For Djivà, music is more than just vocal performance; it is a medium for conveying identity, culture, and

A Malagasy researcher is making waves in Africa. Dr. Philibert Andriamanantena, a PhD in applied mathematics, is among the winners of the Best Thesis Prize in Economics and Management of African Universities, awarded by the Moroccan Association for Control, Accounting and Audit (AMCCA) and the Higher School of Commerce and Management (ESCGA). Captured & Published

The 2026 World Cup is entering its most thrilling phase. Out of the 104 matches scheduled for the 2026 World Cup, 96 have already been played. Of the eight remaining teams, the African continent has only one survivor left: Morocco. The Atlas Lions represent the final hope and the only country from Africa still in