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ELECTION – CENI confirms the holding of elections

Reconfirmation. “The statements from the President of the Refoundation are clear: the twenty-four-month period will be respected, and the elections will be held around the month of July,” declared Thierry Rakotonarivo, President of the Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni). However, the specific type of election has not yet been clarified, whether it concerns a presidential […]

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MAHAMASINA – Construction of drainage canal progresses

Launched on August 10 in Mahamasina, the second phase of the PIAA2 project involves 83 days of work on 271.76 meters of the drainage network to improve water evacuation. The Integrated Sanitation Project of Antananarivo (PIAA2) is currently underway, with the second phase focusing on a 271.76-meter stretch of the drainage system. This project aims

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CONJUNCTURE – Churches at the Center of Political Ambition

Churches hold a unique place in Malagasy society. Their influence, combined with the electoral potential represented by their followers, makes them coveted partners for political actors. It is a constant: Churches have always been at the center of political desire in the country. Their social and cultural influence, their presence in even the most remote

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MAHAJANGA – Baccalaureate pass rate drops below 50%

With 12,602 students passing out of 26,300 registered candidates, the 2026 baccalaureate pass rate in the Mahajanga province stands at 47.92%, a decline of 11.85 percentage points compared to 2025. Less than half of the candidates registered for the 2026 baccalaureate exam in Mahajanga province earned their diploma. Officials from the Baccalaureate Office, led by

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COOPERATION – Bruno Fuchs makes another visit to Tana

The Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the French National Assembly is back in Madagascar. Bruno Fuchs is scheduled to meet with several key stakeholders in the country. Deputy Bruno Fuchs returned to Madagascar on Sunday evening. His agenda includes a series of meetings with authorities, youth representatives, and the private sector. He is

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TRAFFIC – Traffic jams pile up on the RN2

National Road 2 (RN2) is frequently the scene of massive traffic jams, often caused by accidents or truck breakdowns. Traffic congestion has become a recurring issue for RN2 users. Yesterday afternoon, significant traffic jams paralyzed movement in Mandraka. According to a local traffic official, a heavy goods vehicle overturned in the middle of the road

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FIANARANTSOA – Police arrest suspected child rapist

A 44-year-old man has been arrested and placed in police custody in Fianarantsoa. According to the police, he was caught in the act of abusing a 12-year-old boy. The incident occurred in the Ankofafa neighborhood of Fianarantsoa yesterday around 3:30 a.m. The suspect allegedly entered the home while the mother was away, claiming he was

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The Great Pride of Hippolyte Laroche

Before leaving Madagascar, the French Resident-General Hippolyte Laroche promulgated the law of September 26, 1896, on the abolition of slavery in Madagascar. Immediately, many authors, relying on truncated quotes or their own imaginations, either labeled him irresponsible or exaggerated his actions beyond measure, often applying concepts of slavery foreign to the Malagasy context, as noted

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ACCIDENT – A motorcycle ends up in a pond

A motorcycle ended up in a drainage canal bordering the road in Andravoahangy yesterday. “The driver did not see the hole because it was completely submerged by water, which caused the fall,” said a witness. Following the rains that fell on Antananarivo, the canal was flooded, hiding the obstacle. This is not an isolated incident.

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WEATHER – Hailstones fall in Ambalavao

A violent hailstorm struck the rural commune of Iarintsena, in the Ambalavao district, last Sunday. This meteorological event caused an agricultural disaster for the local population. The hailstones covered a vast area of cultivated fields. “90% of our plantations were destroyed by the hail,” testified a resident. This meteorological phenomenon observed in Ambalavao stems from

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