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SOCIAL SECURITY – Soatiana Bety Léonne appointed Director General of Cnaps by the Council of Ministers

The National Social Security Fund (Cnaps) now has a new Director General. Soatiana Bety Léonne, former Minister of Labor, Employment, and Civil Service, was appointed to this position during the Council of Ministers held on Thursday, August 13, 2026. This appointment marks the return to public office for the official who left the government during […]

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Know-how: Soap making and pastry arts in the spotlight in Anosibe

The civil registration regularization and vocational training program for families in difficult situations continues in the capital. Residents of Anosibe are the beneficiaries of this initiative led by the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF), which aims to promote the integration of young people and families, particularly in the […] Captured & Published at: 2026-08-14

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Tragedy in Faratsiho: Mother kills her own child

A tragic incident occurred in Ambatomitety, Antanetibe fokontany, Faratsiho district, resulting in the death of a one-month-old baby. The infant and her mother disappeared on the night of Friday, July 31, 2026, sparking concerns and search efforts by the local community and law enforcement. On Sunday, August 2, 2026, the body was discovered approximately 30

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Ambohimahitsy Bypass: A motorcycle collides with a 4×4 vehicle

A traffic accident occurred yesterday morning on the Ambohimahitsy Bypass, involving a motorcycle and a 4×4 vehicle. According to initial information gathered at the scene, the motorcyclist reportedly struck the rear of the 4×4 that was traveling ahead of him. Due to the force of the impact, the motorcycle rider sustained injuries. Police officers were

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46th Ordinary SADC Summit: Madagascar’s dossier on the agenda for the Heads of State summit in Durban

The Malagasy political dossier is once again on the agenda at the SADC summit in Durban. The 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will be held on August 17 at the Durban International Convention Centre in South Africa. Unless there are last-minute changes, […] Captured

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Improving Hospital Care: 36.2 Billion Ariary in Medical Equipment for Seven Hospitals

Seven hospitals are benefiting from vital medical equipment worth 36.2 billion Ariary, donated by Japan. These endowments are part of the non-reimbursable grant project titled “Project for the Improvement of Medical Equipment in Referral Hospitals,” and will be utilized by six University Hospital Centers (CHUs) and other medical facilities. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-14 06:54:11

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HIV/AIDS Treatment: Tracking ‘Lost to Follow-up’ Patients in Madagascar

Ensuring the continuity of care for every person living with HIV on antiretroviral therapy has become an absolute priority for stakeholders in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Faced with the major challenge posed by treatment interruptions, the Ministry of Public Health is stepping up its efforts. Since August 10th, the ministry has launched a new initiative

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HFC Gases: Madagascar Ratifies the Kigali Amendment

The Great Island has taken a new step in the fight against climate change. By ratifying the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on August 10, 2026, the country has committed to gradually reducing its consumption and production of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), with a target of reducing them by more than 80% by 2045. This is

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National Route 4: Major roadworks begin in Berivotra

In response to public complaints regarding the severely deteriorated state of the Berivotra section on National Route 4 (RN4), the Boeny Regional Directorate of Public Works has announced the resumption of roadworks. Rehabilitation had been suspended due to a shortage of essential materials. Bien-Aimé Raherinirina, the Regional Director of Public Works for Boeny, explained that

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ENVIRONMENT – Ambohimanga launches eco-village project

The village of Soavinandriamanitra Andranovelona, located in the Ambohimanga Rova commune, is gradually transforming. Residents have set up vegetable gardens in their yards and built an exhibition chalet to showcase their crop samples. “We have become very attentive to the cleanliness of the village and clean it much more often. Those who can afford it

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