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Health: Tsiky Association equips the Androva pediatric department

A significant gesture for child health in Majunga. This Tuesday, the Tsiky association donated a batch of medical and diagnostic equipment to the pediatric department of the Androva University Hospital (CHU), including a cardiac ultrasound machine intended for critical pediatric emergencies. Founded in 2012, the Tsiky association operates in eight public primary schools in Majunga. […]

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Biodiversity: A new giant earthworm discovered in Nosy Be

A scientific expedition conducted in northern Madagascar in 2025 has just revealed a new species of earthworm, named Kynotus insularis. The discovery, published in the scientific journal ZooKeys, brings the number of known species in the endemic Kynotidae family to 23, highlighting the vast, still-unexplored portion of Malagasy biodiversity. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12 07:39:43

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Higher Education: Crackdown on Clandestine Institutions

The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is intensifying field inspections. Several structures operating illegally have been uncovered in the capital. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESUPRES) is shifting into higher gear to ensure the quality of university education in Madagascar. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12 07:39:25 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)

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Mahamasina: Traffic disrupted for nearly three months

From Monday, August 10, 2026, to Saturday, October 31, 2026, a period of just under three months, traffic will experience some disruptions due to a new traffic management plan. This is necessary for the installation of drainage pipes as part of Phase 2 of the Antananarivo Integrated Sanitation Program (PIAA2). Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12

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Baccalaureate: Results expected to be posted today in Fianarantsoa

Following the Itasy region, the University of Fianarantsoa is now preparing to publish the results of the 2026 Baccalaureate. This follows the deliberation process held yesterday, during which the list of successful candidates was finalized and verified. The deliberation, which took place on August 11, 2026, reportedly set the passing average at 9.75/20, according to

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Strong swells: Waves of 3.5m to 4m expected along the coasts

The sea is expected to be particularly rough in several coastal regions of the country. In its strong swell vigilance bulletin No. 076, issued on August 11 at 10:42 AM, the General Directorate of Meteorology forecasts swells coming from the South to South-West. Wave heights are expected to be around 3 to 3.5 meters, with

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Summer Holidays: Approximately 6,460 passengers per day on national routes

The summer holiday season is in full swing across Madagascar. Between vacation departures and the surge in cultural, religious, and sporting events across the island, major national routes are experiencing record traffic. Faced with this high density of travel, the Land Transport Agency (ATT) is prioritizing the safety of passengers. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12

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Science: Focus on the butterflies of Madagascar

Published in April by the Italian publishing house “Libreria della Natura”, the book “The diurnal butterflies of Madagascar” fills a massive scientific void that has hindered Malagasy entomology for over forty years. Led by a quartet of international scientific authorities—Emilio Balletto, Francesca Barbero, Luca Casacci, and the British expert David Lees—the work provides a comprehensive

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Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko: Dissolution of the National Assembly and removal of the permanent bureau are ‘rumors’

The President of the Lower House denies the rumors circulating on social media regarding the dissolution of the National Assembly and the removal of its permanent bureau. Amidst a climate of provocation, he dismisses the noise surrounding these potential actions as mere ‘tsaho’ (rumors). ‘Be hozatse’ strongly refutes these claims. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12

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