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National Assembly: Full legislative power over the review and adoption of the 2027 Finance Bill

Two weeks after the closing of the last extraordinary session, deputies will return to Tsimbazaza next week. The parliamentary session will begin on the 20th of this month, in accordance with the Constitution, which states that ‘the second ordinary session, devoted mainly to the adoption of the Finance Law, begins on the third [Tuesday of […]

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BETAFO – Family suspects revenge-motivated attack

The attack that occurred on Monday evening in Ankarinarivo, in the commune of Soavina, Betafo, is believed not to be a simple act of banditry aimed at theft, but rather a premeditated act of vengeance, according to the family of the three victims. According to their account, the assailants stole nothing. Upon entering the house,

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MAHAJANGA – Bajaj drivers undergo professional retraining

Strengthening the linguistic and professional skills of Bajaj (tricycle) drivers is a key priority in Mahajanga. The goal is to improve the quality of service for local users and better meet the expectations of tourists visiting the city. In this context, the second wave of training for Bajaj drivers for the 2025-2026 period was officially

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DROUGHT – Hunger threatens 3.7 million people

Madagascar is among the twenty-two countries most exposed to hunger, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Based on the latest analysis from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) published in July, 3.7 million people are expected to face acute food insecurity, including 426,000 in a state of food

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HEALTH – Biomedical students receive scholarships

Qualified technicians in biomedical technology are currently in high demand, as specialists in this field remain scarce in Madagascar. To address this need, Arovy University Ambohimarina, in partnership with the Medical Institute of Madagascar (IMM), has awarded three-year scholarships to twenty-five young people to train them in the handling of hospital equipment. Following this announcement,

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ANOSIBE – A murderer unmasked by a surveillance camera

Filmed by a surveillance camera after killing a merchant in Anosibe, the shooter is currently being sought by law enforcement. The escape of the individual who attacked and shot people at the Anosibe market on Wednesday morning was captured by a surveillance camera. Despite the relatively dark and blurry footage, the perpetrator’s face is reportedly

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CLIMATE – The government anticipates the effects of El Niño

A particularly powerful El Niño episode could disrupt the rainy season in Madagascar, bringing risks of drought, extreme heat, and flooding. The funding required to address these threats is estimated at approximately 220 million dollars. The government is preparing a multi-sectoral response to tackle the climate risks associated with El Niño. Minister of Economy and

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ANTSOHIHY – Road conditions and bushfires harm farmers

The degradation of National Road 6 (RN6) is lengthening travel times and delaying the transport of agricultural products in the Sofia region. Bushfires are also threatening pastures and harvests. Residents of the Sofia region are facing two major problems: the deterioration of National Road 6 (RN6) and the spread of bushfires. These phenomena hinder travel,

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Traffic – Alert regarding defective airbags

Defective airbags are exposing 1,319 vehicles in Madagascar to risks of serious injury or even death. CFAO Mobility and the General Directorate of Road Safety (DGSR) are urging affected owners to have these components replaced free of charge. According to CFAO Mobility Madagascar, nearly 1,300 vehicles currently on the road in Madagascar are affected by

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ESCAPE OF DETAINEES – “No impact on relations with China”

Beijing has ruled out any impact of the escape of eleven Chinese detainees on bilateral relations. Search operations are ongoing, and the director of the Avaradrano prison has been suspended. The escape of eleven Chinese nationals from the Avaradrano prison is not expected to affect relations between Madagascar and China. This was stated by the

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