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The mpox epidemic continues to spread in Madagascar, with 36 active districts currently reported, while 69 districts have already been affected by mpox since the start of the epidemic in the country at the end of 2025. A new death linked to mpox was recorded this week: a man. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-09 08:43:05 […]

The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MJS) is entering the final stretch of the major National Youth Consultation. Minister Alain Désiré Rasambany announced yesterday in Andakana that the preparatory work is well advanced and the final feedback session is expected to be held at the end of July in Antananarivo, barring any last-minute changes. Captured

Faced with accelerated forest degradation, intensifying droughts, and growing pressure on ecosystems, Madagascar acknowledges that it has entered a genuine environmental crisis. Gathered in Morondava for the joint celebration of major world days dedicated to the environment, authorities—including the President of the Refondation—discussed the urgent need for action. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-09 08:42:52 (Madagascar

Following food products, now it is construction and renovation materials. The Ministry of Trade and Consumer Affairs seized expired paint, plaster, and silicone during an inspection operation conducted on Tuesday at a major store specializing in the sale of construction materials and equipment in Antananarivo. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-09 07:42:51 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)

Disturbing statistics. The Director General of the National Police reports 172 cases of missing children and adolescents in Madagascar during the first half of 2026. According to the figures presented on Wednesday by Police Controller General Jean Victor Tsaramonina, eight of these children were found dead after falling victim to violence. Captured & Published at:

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.