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Climate Change: Listening to and Hearing the Voices of Children

Viewing the issue of climate change through the eyes of children. This approach was used to gather children’s opinions, observations, and aspirations regarding climate change and natural disasters. It is a joint initiative by the NGOs Save the Children Madagascar and Save the Children Japan, which have been working on this since… Captured & Published […]

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National Sports Policy: The final consultation before validation

The process of developing the National Sports Policy (PNS) has reached a decisive stage. The workshop for the consolidation and finalization of this strategic document was officially launched yesterday at the Madagascar Espace in Ambohimangakely. Scheduled for three days, this meeting brings together the main actors of the Malagasy sports movement around a common goal:

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Mamy Ravatomanga: Heard by the Supreme Court in Mauritius yesterday

A new judicial twist for Mamy Ravatomanga. The businessman was taken to the Supreme Court in Port Louis yesterday under heavy police escort. This appearance follows an order issued on May 25 by a judge sitting in chambers. The order mandates the Master and Registrar to formally collect, in writing, the responses of the tycoon.

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After Gezani and Fytia: Toamasina seeks to break the cycle of destruction and reconstruction

Following the devastating passage of cyclones Gezani and Fytia, the response is no longer limited to emergency measures. With financial support from the World Bank, the Malagasy government has mobilized several mechanisms to assist the population and restore essential services. On the ground, the Intervention Fund for Development (FID) has notably implemented […] Captured &

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MAURITIUS – Mamy Ravatomanga heard by the High Court

Maminiaina Ravatomanga was released from prison for a few hours yesterday morning before being taken to the Chief Registrar of the Supreme Court of Mauritius. Several law enforcement officers escorted him to the office where the hearing was scheduled to take place. This hearing of Mamy Ravatomanga by the registrar of the Mauritian Supreme Court

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HIGHER EDUCATION – Rectors reshape the future of universities

Ten countries and territories from Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean are meeting in Antananarivo to strengthen exchanges, research, and joint projects. The future of universities is also being shaped at a regional level. Gathered yesterday at the University of Antananarivo, rectors and heads of institutions belonging to the Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)

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ELECTORAL LIST – CENI registers voters at their workplaces

The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) is expanding its full electoral list renewal operations to workplaces. Following initiatives at Ambohijatovo and the Maki stadium in Andohatapenaka, agents have been visiting public offices this week to register citizens. Led by CENI district branches, this approach specifically targets individuals who are difficult to reach at home due

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Insecurity: Protection becomes a significant expense

Faced with the risks of theft, burglary, or assault, households, shops, and businesses are investing in security guards, metal grilles, cameras, alarms, and other devices. Behind these security concerns lies a stark reality: the cost of protection. In Ampasampito, habits are changing, even for cash-point operators. Eric Rakotonanahary, a service point manager, has adjusted his

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Murder in Alasora: A couple and four men arrested ten months later

Ten months after the murder of a taxi driver in Alasora, six individuals have been arrested by the police. They are suspected of participating in the driver’s murder and the theft of his vehicle. The suspects include a couple and four men. The police investigation revealed that the six individuals allegedly participated in the murder,

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PUBLIC FINANCES – Budgetary information to be made accessible to the public

Access to information regarding the use of public funds is expected to gradually improve in Madagascar. The assessment for the 2024-2025 period gave Madagascar scores deemed insufficient in terms of budget transparency. The relevant institutions now aim to strengthen data publication and citizen participation in the budgetary process. The results published by the International Budget

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