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Electricity Infrastructure: Repeated Cable Thefts in the Itasy Region

Electrical cables are frequently targeted by criminal groups operating in the Itasy region. About a week ago, 400 meters of medium-voltage (MV) cables belonging to Jirama were stolen in the Fokontany of Bemasoandro, Arivonimamo, causing power outages in the area, extending as far as Soavinandriana and Mananasy. Recently, a […] Captured & Published at: 2026-09-05 […]

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World War I: France’s ‘Economic Vampirism’ on Madagascar

No one has ever questioned whether the Malagasy economy experienced an upward phase starting from the First World War. According to the book ‘Madagascar’s Effort During the War from a Financial, Economic, and Military Perspective (Europeans and Natives)’ (1919) by Hubert-Auguste Garbit, the Governor General of Madagascar from 1914 to 1917… Captured & Published at:

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University of Mahajanga: A New Anti-Corruption Module for Master 2 Students

New developments in the fight against corruption in Mahajanga. The University of Mahajanga and the Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (Bianco) have decided to strengthen their commitment to promoting integrity and combating corruption within the university environment. With this in mind, a two-day workshop was held on September 1st and 2nd at the Bianco headquarters in Mahajanga

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REPEATED ESCAPES – Security flaws in prisons under scrutiny

The escape of three inmates from the Ambalatavoahangy central prison in Toamasina yesterday has highlighted the security flaws facing penitentiary institutions. In recent weeks, several prisons have been affected by similar incidents, raising questions about surveillance mechanisms and the resources available to prison services. Yesterday at 8:45 a.m., three inmates attempted to escape from the

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TSIMBAZAZA – Deputies postpone the vote on the cybercrime bill

The vote on the cybercrime bill has been postponed. Deputies aim to conduct a more in-depth review of the text, citing the balance between security imperatives and the preservation of fundamental freedoms. At the conclusion of the extraordinary session of the National Assembly yesterday, deputies agreed to defer the vote on five bills, including the

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SANITATION – The CUA sanctions those failing hygiene standards

A delegation from the Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) conducted a crackdown operation yesterday, resulting in sanctions against several individuals for violating hygiene regulations. Residents were summoned to the CUA’s Directorate of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene office in Isotry for failing to comply with the municipal hygiene code. These infractions were identified during a surprise

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RN4 Berivotra: Traffic reopened to all vehicles

According to the Ministry of Public Works, the replacement of the modular bridge located at PK 520+010 in Berivotra, on National Road No. 4 (RN4) in the Marovoay district, was completed last Wednesday. A new Bailey-type bridge was installed following the deterioration of the previous infrastructure. The work lasted two days. A detour was set

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PARLIAMENT – Adoption of bills on cybercrime and electronic communications and digital infrastructure postponed

Members of Parliament are requesting more time to review certain bills. Of the seven bills on the agenda for the extraordinary session that began on August 25, only two have been adopted. The remaining five will need to be examined during a future session, as the National Assembly believes that “more time is needed to

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INNOVATION – Students from ENI Fianarantsoa secure the top two spots at the national Itovia hackathon

A clean sweep for the National School of Informatics (ENI) of Fianarantsoa. The top two spots in the first edition of the national Itovia Hackathon went to students from this institution of the University of Fianarantsoa. The E-Takalo team took first place, ahead of E-Rano, also represented by ENI Fianarantsoa students. Lady Care, from the

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