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VAKINANKARATRA – Hailstorms cause damage to homes

Heavy rains caused significant damage in the Vakinankaratra region this past weekend, with hailstorms damaging both homes and crops. Residents of Soanindrariny, a village in the Antsirabe II district, spent yesterday repairing their homes and roofs. The damage occurred on Saturday afternoon. A local official noted, “The size of the hailstones was quite unusual, roughly […]

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DEFENSE – Armed Forces Conference calls for a more autonomous, professional, and better-equipped military

More autonomous in its operations, more professional in its organization, and sufficiently equipped to handle a wider range of defense missions. The Armed Forces Conference (Assises des Forces armées) has clearly outlined the ambitions for the military following several months of consultation. The document, submitted on Saturday to the President of the Refoundation of the

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National Service: A catch-up session for the military aptitude test announced from October 5 to 9

An extra chance for those who missed the deadline. A special session of the 2026 military review campaign will be organized from October 5 to 9 in Andohalo for young people who were unable to attend the military aptitude test. The Directorate of National Service and Reserve Management (DSNGR) has established this specific schedule to

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HEALTH – The 74th mission of Médecins de l’océan Indien in Madagascar scheduled for Toliara from October 7 to 17

Following Ambovombe, the NGO Médecins de l’océan Indien (MOI) is heading to Toliara, the capital of the Atsimo Andrefana region, for its 74th mission in Madagascar. About fifty missionaries are expected in Toliara from October 7 to 17, 2026, for a medical, surgical, and dental campaign, offering free consultations and care, as well as training

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EDUCATION – Increase in enrollment and improved academic results at EPP Mahatsara Vohipeno with the support of Vatsin’Ankohonana

Improving statistics. The Mahatsara Public Primary School (EPP), located in the fokontany of Ambinany, Vohindava commune, Vohipeno district, is recording an increase in enrollment and an improvement in academic results. The number of students benefiting from Vatsin’Ankohonana, a conditional cash transfer program for vulnerable households, rose from 37 in 2024-2025 to 86 in 2026-2027. At

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DIPLOMACY – Colonel Michaël Randrianirina urges the United States to review visa issuance procedures for Malagasy citizens

The facilitation of U.S. visa processing procedures was discussed in New York between the President of the Refoundation and high-ranking American officials. Colonel Michaël Randrianirina stated that he raised this issue during his exchanges with U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Franck Garcia, and Donald Trump’s Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos. However,

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Hajo Andrianainarivelo: ‘Political actors must come from political parties’

One year after the wave of protests led by the youth and the fall of the Andry Rajoelina regime, the Malagasy political landscape continues to transform. Seizing this historic turning point, the Malagasy Miara-Miainga (MMM) party has reached a decisive stage in its anchoring strategy. Its national president, Hajo Andrianainarivelo, officially kicked off the initiative

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81st UN General Assembly Session: Michaël Randrianirina Advocates for Reformed Multilateralism

Madagascar is advocating for an overhaul of multilateralism and greater representation for Africa within the United Nations Security Council. Speaking at the UN General Assembly podium on September 24, 2026, Michaël Randrianirina defended an international organization that he believes is called upon to regain a central role in prevention and […] Captured & Published at:

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Epidemic in Ifanadiana: 21 emergency flights carried out by drones

Faced with a health emergency in the South-East region, technology is being put to the service of humanitarian aid. In the Ifanadiana district, a medical emergency is affecting remote communes. Since the beginning of September, the locality of Ampasinambo has recorded a worrying rise in pathologies, already counting 106 cases of measles as well as

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Fanarenana Association: 13 young people with disabilities trained in culinary arts

For 20 years, the Fanarenana association has been supporting children and young people with disabilities. This week, 13 young girls and boys completed training in the catering sector, with the support of a foreign volunteer and a future relay trainer within the center. Since 2020, Fanarenana has been organizing professional training sessions for these individuals.

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