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Just a few days after the spectacular fire of a truck carrying gas cylinders on National Road 6 (RN6), a new accident has occurred in almost the same location. A dump truck heavily loaded with sand overturned on the road in Ambodipo-Sadjoavato, reigniting concerns about the safety of this particularly accident-prone route. Accidents are occurring […]

The crackdown on clandestine motorcycle taxis, known as ‘bajajs’, continues in Mahajanga. The municipality has begun implementing the new 2026 TMT (Tricycle Motor Taxi) sticker. The first one hundred TMTs received their new stickers on September 29th. The device features the Mahajanga municipal logo, a baobab tree, and the vehicle’s registration number. “This sticker certifies

The election for the president of the Federation of Student Associations at the University of Toliara has descended into violence. Last Sunday, a student struck a member of the organizing committee outside Room L1 of the Economics Department in Maninday, where the vote was scheduled to take place. The committee member retaliated, triggering a general

In Antananarivo, work does not stop at nightfall. Drivers, company employees, security guards, and other workers continue their activities until late hours. For them, the difficulty is not limited to the schedule; the commute home is also a source of concern, especially in sparsely populated or hard-to-reach areas. Every night, law enforcement conducts checks on

Madagascar is preparing new measures to promote access to employment for people with disabilities. A draft text specifying incentives for companies that hire them is currently being finalized. A technical validation workshop for the draft text is being held on October 5 and 6 in Antananarivo, with the participation of various stakeholders. The document aims

Madagascar occupies a strategic position in the new security equation of the Indian Ocean. During her visit to Antananarivo, Catherine Vautrin, the French Minister of the Armed Forces and Veterans, expressed her desire to strengthen the defense and security partnership with the Great Island, particularly regarding maritime surveillance and the protection of the Mozambique Channel.

A shipment of 25 m³ of medical equipment and various supplies arrived in Antsiranana aboard an A400M military aircraft. Intended for four associations, the aid is set to benefit the most vulnerable populations. This humanitarian freight, aimed at supporting four organizations in the Diana, Sava, and Toliara regions, arrived last Sunday at the Antsiranana airport.

From October 5 to 9, the polio and measles vaccination campaign has put parents in front of a difficult decision. While some vaccinate their children without hesitation, others remain wary, especially regarding injections. Fears of fever, rumors, and beliefs continue to fuel reluctance. In Mahajanga and Diana, community agents and health personnel report cases of

The Tananarive-Antsirabe (TA) railway line offered more than just the stimulation of a robust peasant economy. As administrators often reiterated, its climate was ideal for European settlers and investors, whose influx into the central regions was expected to accelerate with the creation of the TA line. In his study on colonial development and forced labor,

The official recognition of diplomas and the acquisition of professional accreditations for graduates of the School of Tourism at the University of Mahajanga, particularly those in the tourist guide program, are currently undergoing a formalization process with the supervisory authorities. The celebration of World Tourism Day in Mahajanga provided the opportunity to conclude a new