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PUBLIC HEALTH – Nearly 1.2 million children in five southern regions targeted by mass polio vaccination campaign following confirmation of six cases

A four-day campaign is underway to reach as many children as possible. Unvaccinated children are the primary targets of the polio vaccination campaign, which is taking place from this Monday until August 14 in the Androy, Anosy, Atsimo-Andrefana, Atsimo-Atsinanana, and Ihorombe regions. This campaign follows the confirmation of six new cases recorded this year in […]

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Political Power in Madagascar as Seen by Travelers

In the 18th century, Barthélémy Huet de Froberville translated the terms ‘government’ and ‘power’ as ‘Fiandria’ in his ‘Manuscript Dictionary of Madagascar’. Although the missionary never set foot on the Great Island, he relied on the accounts of various travelers and authors. Citing Fressanges, he noted that forms of government varied by province. While power

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Carion Center gets a makeover

One year behind schedule, the Carion National Technical Center has undergone a makeover after 20 years of existence. Renovation work is apparently complete. The twenty-five players selected for the first U17 generation following the ‘Best against the Best’ tournament, held as part of the FIFA ‘Talent Development Scheme’ which concluded on Sunday after two weeks,

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Antananarivo Urban Commune: Housing allowance set at 50,000 Ariary

The Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) has set the housing allowance for its employees at 50,000 Ariary, a figure aligned with its current financial capacity. Feno Ralambomanana, President of the Special Delegation (PDS) of Antananarivo, clarified this in response to staff demands, noting that discussions have already been initiated with workers on the matter. The

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ROAD SAFETY – Non-compliant lights persist

Some vehicles continue to circulate with non-compliant lights, despite the ban. At dawn on Sunday, on National Route 2, motorists had to stop when encountering vehicles equipped with LED strips. “I couldn’t see anything when faced with that blinding light,” testified Jao Raharison, a driver. However, road safety control operations are continuing. During an operation

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FLYOVER PROJECT – Work begins following the departure of expropriated residents

Property owners affected by the expropriations for the Flyover project have begun receiving their compensation. They have a one-month deadline after payment to vacate the premises. The countdown has begun for homeowners in the Anosizato Atsinanana fokontany. Once compensated, they have one month to leave. “Demolition of the houses will take place one month after

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Embezzlement of Public Funds: Five People Imprisoned at Antanimora

A case of embezzlement within the Ministry of National Education was referred to the Anti-Corruption Pole (PAC) prosecutor on Saturday, August 8. Five individuals have been sent to the Antanimora central prison. The suspects are charged with multiple offenses, including embezzlement of public funds, abuse of power, granting and obtaining unjustified advantages, money laundering, forgery,

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PRESIDENTIAL TRIP – Colonel Michaël Randrianirina flies to Chad

“Responding to the invitation of the President of Chad, Mahamat Idriss Déby,” explained Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation, yesterday at Ivato during his departure, in the presence of high advisors of the Refoundation and members of the government. The President of the Refoundation is traveling to Chad to participate in the celebrations of

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IHAZOLAVA AMBOHIMANDROSO – Exhumation ceremony turns into tragedy

During an exhumation ceremony, a father was found dead in a river. His relatives kept watch over his body throughout the night until the authorities arrived. Joy turned to sorrow for a family who had traveled to the commune of Ihazolava, near Ambohimandroso, last week to perform an exhumation. A 55-year-old father, who was participating

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ENVIRONMENT – Protected areas monitor fire outbreaks

Satellite data and a new monitoring system are enabling better tracking of fires within Protected Areas. The goal is to detect fire outbreaks more quickly and facilitate field interventions. Fire monitoring in Protected Areas is modernizing. Satellite data now allows for remote detection of fire starts, even in hard-to-reach areas. This information is transmitted to

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