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JUSTICE – The Ministry of Justice introduces a bonus-malus system for courts and jurisdictions now subject to performance targets

Improving the performance of jurisdictions through clearly defined objectives. On Thursday, judicial officials in Madagascar signed performance contracts setting out the missions and expected results to improve the functioning of the justice system. Minister of Justice Fanirisoa Ernaivo stated that officials who meet the set targets will be eligible for bonuses, while those who fail […]

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YOUTH – The Youth Leader Summit focuses on networking to help young people identify opportunities

Expanding one’s network, engaging with professionals, and better understanding future prospects. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Madagascar is leveraging networking to support young people in their projects and career choices during the Youth Leader Summit, organized by JCI Iarivo in Antaninarenina, which ran from Thursday to Saturday. “Do not just be spectators of this event. Be

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ADMINISTRATION – Cost of Malagasy passport set to increase with extended validity period

The cost of the Malagasy passport, currently set at 190,000 ariary, will be revised as part of a project to extend its validity period. The new amount has not yet been determined, announced the Minister of Public Security, Inspector General of Police Erick Michel Wouli Soumah Idrissa, during an interview on the sidelines of the

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The Return of El Niño: Facing Internal Displacement Due to Climate Impacts

Under the threat of an extreme El Niño phenomenon, comparable to the 1982 crisis, Madagascar is preparing to face acute droughts in the South and devastating floods in other regions. This unprecedented climate chaos risks exacerbating rural exodus and leading to large-scale internal displacement of populations, while plunging the country into further instability. Captured &

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Russia-Madagascar: Dovo Phasilas Maxime, expertise at the service of Madagascar

Originally from Toamasina and a graduate of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia, Dovo Phasilas Maxime says she is ready to put her experience and skills at the service of Madagascar. Holding a doctoral degree in diplomacy and international relations, she is now well known within the Malagasy student community in… Captured & Published at:

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Rural Electrification: 8,000 Households Benefit in Haute Matsiatra and Amoron’i Mania

In Madagascar, access to electricity remains a major challenge. The electrification rate is estimated at only 14% nationwide and nearly 5% in rural areas. In many localities, electricity remains a luxury that is difficult to access. Known for its actions in nutrition, agriculture, and rural development, the NGO Gret is also intervening in this sector.

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Maevatanàna: 1.5 Tons of Expired Goods Destroyed and Burned

The Betsiboka Regional Directorate of Trade and Consumer Affairs is taking a firm stance against the circulation of expired goods that could lead to food poisoning. During daily market inspections conducted by the Betsiboka Regional Directorate of Trade and Consumer Affairs, 1.5 tons of expired, unfit-for-consumption goods valued at 14 million Ariary were seized and

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Antanimena: Meat for sale washed in dirty water

The public was shocked and outraged after seeing photos circulating on social media. A sack of chicken meat was seen being washed in stagnant, dirty, and muddy water in lower Antanimena. Someone noticed the incident, took photos, and shared them, causing the news to spread rapidly. This is not the first time such an incident

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Itaosy: Teenager arrested for raping a young boy

The young victim of the rape has been left deeply traumatized, but his condition is not life-threatening as he is currently receiving medical care, according to reports. A horrific incident occurred in the Ambohidahy fokontany, in the Bemasoandro Itaosy commune, last Thursday. An 11-year-old boy was raped by a 16-year-old teenager. The incident came as

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Moramanga: 35 tons of mica seized with forged documents

A significant shipment of mica was intercepted by the National Gendarmerie in Moramanga. Yesterday, officers from the regional gendarmerie group stopped a heavy truck transporting 35 tons of mica on the RN44, at PK 10, in Ampitambe, within the rural commune of Ambohibary. The truck was heading towards Toamasina when the gendarmes intervened. Captured &

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