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FARATSIHO – Mother kills her baby with the alleged assistance of a ‘mpimasy’

Law enforcement authorities have identified the primary suspects in the murder of an infant. The mother is the main suspect. Following ten days of intensive investigation by law enforcement, it has been determined that the mother of the infant, who was just over a month old, is the primary suspect in the murder in Antanetibe, […]

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SADC SUMMIT – Madagascar’s situation in the background

Madagascar is participating in the SADC Summit in Durban, South Africa, in an unprecedented position. The country was expected to attend as the outgoing chair of the organization, before renouncing this mandate following the crisis of September 2025. The political crisis of September and October 2025 reshuffled the cards. After the fall of former President

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HJRA – Corneal transplant surgeries resume

About twenty patients are set to undergo corneal transplants at the Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona University Hospital (CHU-JRA). The campaign, which began on Wednesday, August 12, has already seen about ten successful procedures and is expected to last for approximately two weeks. Professor Léa Raobela, head of the ophthalmology department, explains that the primary indications for

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HEALTH – The military hospital bears the weight of its 135 years

The Soavinandriana Hospital Center (Cenhsoa) was founded on August 13, 1891. One hundred and thirty-five years later, the establishment remains standing, bearing the marks of time on its walls. The dilapidated state of certain parts of the hospital does not escape the notice of its patients. “Its infrastructure shows the weight of the years,” testified

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MAHAJANGA – Road between the high school and the gymnasium to reopen soon

The announcement regarding the opening of the road between the Philibert-Tsiranana High School and the new covered multisports gymnasium in Mangarivotra was made last January. This municipal road was scheduled to be opened to bicycles, motorcycles, pedestrians, and high school students forty-five days after the completion of security work on the sports infrastructure. However, eight

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Notes on Madagascar at the Natural History Museum

In 1943, Dr. Henri Poisson undertook the task of gathering notes on naturalists who had visited Madagascar, which were found at the Paris Natural History Museum. He noted that he had discovered 425 files of varying completeness. The 19th century was marked by significant discoveries by naturalist travelers, most of whom were trained at the

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EDUCATION – Over 500 stakeholders participate in the consultation for the reform of the technical education sector in Mahajanga

A major first. On August 11 and 12, Mahajanga hosted a consultation dedicated to the reform of technical education and vocational training (ETFP). More than 500 participants from various regions took part in the discussions, both in person and online. Once validated, the resolutions from this meeting will be integrated into the single document for

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ELECTIONS – Electoral stakeholders urged to strengthen awareness on voter registration

The Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) is calling on all stakeholders involved in the electoral process to strengthen public awareness regarding voter registration. Thierry Rakotonarivo, President of the electoral management body, emphasized that beyond the Ceni, political parties, civil society organizations, and various national stakeholders share the responsibility of informing and explaining these procedures to

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Appointment: Lejim 415 appointed as Chairman of the Board of OMDA

An ethnomusicology doctor, Jimmy Hilarion Rakotonavory, known as Lejim 415, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Board of the Malagasy Copyright Office (OMDA) since August 6th, the day of the new board’s first meeting. He succeeds the comedian Francis Turbo, whose real name is Francis Razafiarison. The board of directors is composed of…

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Road Safety: Departure Checks and Roadside Breathalyzer Tests

Concerned about curbing the series of tragic accidents recorded recently, the authorities have decided to take firm action. The National Gendarmerie, supported by inspectors from the Ministry of Transport, is deploying an impressive operation across the road network to ensure strict compliance with the law. At checkpoints, rigor is now the watchword. The use of

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