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Ankatso I: Launch of renovation works for student housing

Efforts to improve the living conditions of students at Ankatso continue. In line with the state’s vision focused on valuing Malagasy students and higher education, initiatives are being carried out to meet the fundamental needs of young university students and provide them with a healthy and serene environment. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-21 09:53:55 (Madagascar […]

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Ebola Epidemic: Madagascar Suspends Travel to Affected Countries

Measures are being taken to address the threat of the Ebola virus entering Madagascar. In an inter-ministerial note signed on August 19, 2026, the State has temporarily suspended all travel to epidemic zones and has taken a tougher stance against false declarations at the borders. To eliminate any risk of importing the virus, the government

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ASIEF: John Love retains his presidential seat

The presidential election of the ASIEF (Association Sportive Interministérielle pour l’Entretien de la Fonction publique) was held this Thursday at the Barea Mahamasina Stadium restaurant, under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Ministry of Labor, Employment and the Civil Service. This ballot was organized to move past the disputes of

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GRET in the Androy Region: From Humanitarian Emergency to Sustainable Resilience

In the extreme south of Madagascar, the Androy region is suffering from recurrent droughts and increasing pressure linked to climate change. With a poverty rate of 91%, this situation exacerbates chronic food and nutritional insecurity among rural communities, making Androy one of the most vulnerable regions in the country. For several decades, numerous interventions have

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AMORONAKONA – Transporters abandon the bus station

The Amoronakona bus station is emptying of its transporters and passengers. Yesterday, only one vehicle occupied the parking lot, and the vast majority of ticket counters were vacant. Out of the eighty transport cooperatives that announced their move to this facility in June, fewer than ten are still operating there two months after its opening.

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BACCALAUREATE – Toliara records a 39.21% success rate

The number of candidates who obtained their baccalaureate diploma has dropped significantly. The “Bac Malio” approach introduced by the University of Toliara is cited as one of the reasons. Disappointment for some, cheers for others. Out of the 29,144 candidates who took the baccalaureate exams across the former Toliara province, 11,427 succeeded, representing a success

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DIPLOMACY – Madagascar bets on cooperation with China

The cooperation between Madagascar and China is strengthening in several areas, particularly in defense and development. A meeting was held on August 20 at the Iavoloha Palace between the President of the Republic and the new defense attaché of the People’s Republic of China to Madagascar, who recently took office, as well as the Chinese

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CULTURAL HERITAGE – The Academy relaunches the construction site of the House of Arts

In Ambohitsorohitra, the House of Arts and Culture is still waiting to resume construction. Launched under a previous administration, the project remains unfinished several years after its inception. Its progress is estimated at around 47%, but its completion still requires significant financial resources. The National Academy of Arts and Culture (ANAC), under the supervision of

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ANTSIRANANA II – Four escapees stab their guards

A manhunt is underway in Antsiranana to locate four escaped convicts. Two prison guards were injured during the escape. While performing labor duties at the Andaloasy penal camp in the commune of Sadjoavato, Antsiranana II district, four convicts escaped on Wednesday around 3:00 PM. During their flight, they attacked two prison guards with knives. Alerted,

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EPIDEMIC – Mahajanga receives first data on MPOX

The Mpox virus was detected in Madagascar in December 2025, with the city of Mahajanga subsequently declared the main epicenter of the disease. As part of a project funded by the Pandemic Fund, in partnership with the Ministry of Public Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), and implemented with the support of the IOM

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