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EDUCATION – Distance learning becomes more accessible

The National Center for Distance Education of Madagascar (CNTMAD) is traveling across several regions to promote distance learning. The tour allows candidates to discover the training programs offered and register on the spot. Through the ‘CNTMAD Discovery Days Tour,’ the center is reaching out to the population in various parts of the country. This initiative […]

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EPIDEMIC – Passengers subject to clinical screening

An interministerial note has formalized a strict health protocol at air and sea borders. Several measures are now in effect to prevent the introduction of the Ebola virus into Madagascar. Every traveler entering Madagascar may be subject to a health examination. The government has announced the implementation of border measures to prevent the Ebola virus

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BILATERAL RELATIONS – Bruno Fuchs aims to be a bridge with France

The President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly rejects the status of Paris’s emissary. However, he acknowledges his desire to play a role as a parliamentary liaison between Madagascar and France. Maintaining political contact is the core objective of Bruno Fuchs, President of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National

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SUPPLY – Construction of the Amoronakona water station progresses

The construction site of the future Amoronakona water treatment plant is taking shape. According to a technician, the foundation for this new infrastructure is complete. “We first came here at the end of 2025 for the groundbreaking ceremony. Today, we can see real progress on the site. In six months, the 4-hectare fencing and the

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Madagascar: How it became a major French market

The nine-year period of colonial military government in Madagascar concluded with a mixed legacy. Significant transformations occurred shortly after the conquest, including territorial unification, administrative centralization, the launch of medical and educational initiatives, and the establishment of a vital communication network. These achievements underscore the profound impact of General Joseph Simon Gallieni, whose work remained

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French MP Bruno Fuchs: ‘Russia must not use its presence to disparage a historical partner’

Nine months after the political shift of October 2025, Paris is observing Madagascar, taking the pulse, and clearly seeking to redefine the contours of a relationship that is no longer one-sided. After a week-long visit to Madagascar, Bruno Fuchs, Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly, is advocating for cooperation that

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HEALTH – 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine made available to the DRC to combat the Ebola epidemic, according to the WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced the provision of 70,000 doses of the Ervebo vaccine to support the response to the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The vaccine is approved for the Zaire strain of the virus, but its effectiveness against the Bundibugyo strain, responsible for the current outbreak in

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HEALTH – Madagascar temporarily bans entry for non-resident foreigners from Ebola-affected countries and suspends travel to those regions

Madagascar is taking preventive measures against Ebola. In an inter-ministerial note published on August 19, the Great Island announced a temporary ban on the entry of non-resident foreigners who have stayed or transited within the last 21 days in countries affected by Ebola. Malagasy citizens, foreign residents, diplomats, and expatriate workers from international organizations and

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Ihorombe: Capacity building for medicine distributors

Last Tuesday, legal medicine distributors participated in a training session focused on strengthening their professional skills. The event was held at the Catholic Works Hall in Ihosy, under the guidance of the Directorate of Pharmacy, Laboratories, and Traditional Medicine (DPLMT) of the Ministry of Public Health. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-20 09:39:15 (Madagascar Local Time

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Environmental Cleaning and Awareness: Kopakelatra Launches Its Major Campaign in Mahajanga

This year, the Kopakelatra team, the environmental branch of STAR, has decided to start its cleaning operation earlier than usual. Normally scheduled for September during World Clean Up Day, the action was launched during the Star Tour Mahajanga 2026, with the Petite Plage (Small Beach) as the first site of intervention. This initiative is part

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