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Madagascar aims to give new momentum to its cooperation with Botswana as part of a closer alignment with SADC countries. The Head of State has advocated for fraternal cooperation between the two nations, focused on development and the sharing of African expertise. This “fraternal” cooperation was highlighted by Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, Head of State, upon […]

One employee of La Gastronomie Pizza died and four of his colleagues were seriously injured following a shooting involving police officers on Thursday night in Namontana. The National Police and the Gendarmerie are conducting separate investigations to establish the circumstances of the incident. Gunshots rang out in Namontana on Thursday night. The shooting resulted in

Measurable results and remaining challenges. Six months of action: roads, energy, production, and essential services were at the heart of the report presented by Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison on TVM. Madagascar’s economy is re-estimated to grow by 4.1% in 2026, up from 3.8% in the Rectified Finance Law. This figure, while still below the 5.2%

Among the various colonial governors who succeeded one another in the Great Island, Albert Picquié (January 1910–August 1914) did not leave a very significant mark in the annals of colonization. Jean Fremigacci begins his study on ‘Colonial Development and Forced Labor: The Construction of the Tananarive-Antsirabe (TA) Railway, 1911-1923’ with this observation. Unlike his ‘noisy’

The new status of magistrates, adopted on July 8, 2026, was at the heart of the annual general assembly of the Syndicate of Magistrates of Madagascar (SMM), held on Friday at the Supreme Court in Anosy. Magistrates specifically reviewed the provisions already applicable and those still requiring implementing texts. Some provisions of the new status

Adapted exam subjects for the 2027 Baccalaureate. Candidates in the same series for the 2027 Baccalaureate will be tested on subjects based on a common core, but with specificities based on the old curriculum depending on their options. This clarification comes from the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, which reiterates that “the diploma

A special broadcast for the Prime Minister. Six months after the formation of his government, Mamitiana Rajaonarison will review the actions taken by his team on the public television channel. TVM announced that the head of government will be the guest of a special program this Sunday, October 4, at 8:15 PM. In addition to

Jirama has announced another power outage affecting numerous neighborhoods in Itaosy this Sunday afternoon. The same applies to the western districts of Antananarivo, spanning from parts of Antaninarenina to Ampasika, including Ampefiloha, Andavamamba, Isotry, Andohatapenaka, and the 67ha area. The interruption is expected to last from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, which Jirama attributes to

The clearing of the site for the future Flyover has entered its operational phase in Anosizato. Demolition of houses located in the areas affected by the project began following the start of compensation payments on August 5. Affected households have been given a one-month deadline to vacate the premises and salvage reusable materials from their

A new hope for six children. The 8th mission of the NGO La Chaîne de l’Espoir in Madagascar, held from September 28 to October 2 at the Soavinandriana Hospital Center (Cenhosoa), successfully performed six interventions, including four open-heart surgeries. Fourteen members of the French NGO worked alongside 54 Malagasy professionals as part of a program