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HUMAN TRAFFICKING – A recruitment network for forced marriages with Chinese nationals dismantled

A network specializing in sending Malagasy women to China for marriages with Chinese nationals has been dismantled by the National Police. The case was uncovered on August 6, following the interception at Ivato International Airport of a woman who was scheduled to travel to China, amid suspicions of human trafficking. Four individuals suspected of being […]

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Presidential Security: Donald Trump reportedly changed planes to leave Turkey in July due to Iranian threats, reports Washington Post

Donald Trump reportedly left Turkey secretly aboard a smaller aircraft than the planned presidential plane, the Washington Post reports, citing an anonymous U.S. official. The newspaper highlights that this change of aircraft was justified by threats attributed to Iran. The U.S. President was initially scheduled to return to the United States aboard the older Air

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SYRIA – Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes

A Damascus court sentenced former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during the civil war. His brother, Maher al-Assad, and several former military and security officials were also sentenced to death, marking the first convictions against members of the former regime since its

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EDUCATION – Over 37,500 children educated on the environment through the partnership between Colas Madagascar and Lemurs’ Park

Environment and biodiversity are at the heart of education. Over 37,500 children have benefited from an environmental education program recognized by the Ministry of National Education over the 15 years of partnership between Colas Madagascar and Lemurs’ Park. This partnership aims to support awareness-raising actions for the protection of biodiversity. Through discovery activities and educational

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Higher Education: Institutions ordered to cease operations, others closed for lack of authorization and non-compliance with standards

Inspection operations are intensifying. Recent field visits by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Mesupres) have uncovered numerous anomalies within higher education institutions. These include programs launched without authorization, non-existent facilities, and even degrees issued within just a few days or months. These irregularities have led to warnings for some institutions and the

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JUSTICE – Five individuals placed in pre-trial detention in a misappropriation case involving Marie Michelle Sahondrarimalala

More details have emerged regarding the embezzlement case involving former MP Marie Michelle Sahondrarimalala. The case, concerning an “abuse of power and misappropriation of 833,236,600 ariary intended for the purchase of school desks for ‘manara-penitra’ (standardized) institutions,” was brought before the Antananarivo Anti-Corruption Pole (PAC) on Monday. Of the nine suspects, five were placed in

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Environment: Madagascar National Parks inaugurates its Control Room in Ambatobe

A decisive step forward for the preservation of Madagascar’s natural heritage. This Monday, August 10, Madagascar National Parks (MNP) inaugurated its Control Room at the Ambatobe headquarters, in the presence of its technical and financial partners and Kiady Rakotondravoninala, Director General of Environmental Governance at the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development (MEDD). Captured &

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Public Health: The United States Announces New Funding for Madagascar

Madagascar and the United States are strengthening their strategic partnership in Washington. Recently, a high-level Malagasy delegation met with American officials in the heart of the U.S. federal capital, sealing a shared commitment to intensify cooperation in the field of public health. The national delegation was led by the Secretary General of the Ministry of

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Strong Swell: Increased Vigilance Against Waves of 2.5 to 3.5 Meters

Météo Madagascar has issued an alert regarding a strong swell episode expected along several of the country’s maritime fronts. Significant marine agitation is forecast for the coming days along the western and southern coasts of Madagascar. According to the forecasts, waves reaching between 2.5 and 3.5 meters are expected. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-11 09:39:27

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Land dispute in Itasy: Supreme Court verdict on a major case expected the day after tomorrow

Land disputes (‘ady tany’) follow one another but are never the same, especially regarding the areas involved and the parties to the trials. A little less than 180 hectares—a surface area whose dimension is matched only by the importance of the land dispute between two ex-spouses, whose assets acquired during their marriage have been […]

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