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National Assembly: Antoine Rajerison criticizes political transhumance

Tsimbazaza has hit rock bottom once again. Caught between political transhumance and blatant opportunism, the excesses within the National Assembly have drawn sharp criticism from Arivonimamo deputy Antoine Rajerison. As elected officials from the former majority have just formalized the creation of a platform to support the Refoundation regime, critical voices are beginning to emerge. […]

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The Price of a Royal Government Debt

Among the adventurers who sought to exploit the difficulties faced by Prime Minister Rainilaiarivony following the Franco-Malagasy War of 1883-1885, few were as notorious as the Englishman Kingdon. Archivist Jean Valette describes him as a man who repeatedly attempted to seize control of the country by leveraging every opportunity, whether honest or not. Under the

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INSECURITY – Businesses reduce their operating hours

The 9 p.m. closure of bars is accompanied by a shift in the habits of local businesses. In several neighborhoods, grocery stores are reducing their opening hours. Some shopkeepers explain their reluctance to stay open late, citing fears of theft. “Even before this measure, we were already closing at 7 p.m. because we are afraid

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INFRASTRUCTURE – Mangoky Bridge construction reaches 50% completion

Construction of the future Mangoky Bridge is progressing. The Ministry of Public Works reports that the construction of the 880-meter-long bridge on the RN9, which connects the Atsimo-Andrefana region to the Menabe region, is 47% complete. Technical details indicate that the construction of multi-cell culverts, two abutments, 128 piles, and nine out of seventeen footings

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NATIONAL ASSEMBLY – Deputies unite to face political dialogue

A new parliamentary entity is taking shape at the National Assembly. Nearly eighty deputies have grouped together to exert influence on the political dialogue initiated by the Head of State and, above all, to prevent the dissolution of their institution. Avoiding dissolution is the primary goal behind the maneuvers unfolding at the National Assembly since

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COOPERATION – Chad and Madagascar on the same wavelength

The strengthening of bilateral relations and the mobilization of the Malagasy diaspora were at the heart of the trip by Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, Head of State, to N’Djamena, Chad. A meeting was notably organized with about twenty Malagasy nationals established in the country. “The diaspora constitutes a strength for Madagascar. Its skills must be better

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CRIMINAL NETWORK – Police thwart human trafficking ring targeting young women for China

A human trafficking network was dismantled in Antananarivo following the interception at Ivato airport of a young woman destined for a forced marriage in China. Four suspects have been placed in pre-trial detention. The police thwarted the trafficking operation late last week. After thorough questioning, it was established that the young woman was to be

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BIODIVERSITY – The birth of thirteen baby ‘Sifaka’ celebrated

Thirteen baby Sifaka have been born in the forests of Mahajeby and Dabolava, offering a glimmer of hope for this critically endangered species. Ten births were recorded in the forests of Mahajeby, in the Fenoarivobe district of the Bongolava region, and three in Dabolava, Miandrivazo, in the Menabe region. The arrival of these thirteen baby

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TRAFFIC – Travel intensifies on the RN7

August is marked by high mobility on national roads, largely driven by the ‘famadihana’ (exhumation) ceremonies. The National Road No. 7 (RN7) is particularly busy, accounting for 51.9% of travelers departing from the main bus stations in Antananarivo. In response to this surge, the Land Transport Agency (ATT) has stepped up its inspections. More than

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HIGHER EDUCATION – Universities spread misleading advertisements

As the new academic year approaches, advertisements for training programs are proliferating. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research is stepping up its inspections. A clandestine university was uncovered in Tanjombato. “This institution does not yet have the required opening authorization and does not even possess an office or compliant premises. Yet, it is

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