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Public Service: Traditional Attire Makes Its Debut

Friday, July 31, marked the launch of the first “Traditional Friday” in the administration. Some state agents complied with the new directive. The traditional dress code is gradually being implemented in the public administration. Several state agents arrived at their offices wearing traditional attire on Friday, in accordance with the decree adopted by the Council […]

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National Youth Consultation: Colonel Randrianirina acts as spokesperson for the youth

The President of the Refondation movement has pledged to convey the proposals made by young people during the national consultation. The youth are demanding an active role in decisions concerning the country’s future. “I have received your ideas and will transmit them to the FFKM, the Council of Christian Churches in Madagascar. Rest assured that

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RELIGION – President of the Refondation affirms respect for state secularism despite his status as a ‘mpiandry’

“I removed my ‘mpiandry’ (shepherd/lay preacher) robe during the inauguration of the commemorative plaque and now as I deliver my speech.” The President of the Refondation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, emphasized that he does not wear his ‘mpiandry’ attire while performing his duties as head of state. “Let no one say that I have brought all

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RELIGION – Anglican Church leader Sarah Mullally tours Cameroon’s conflict-ridden Anglophone regions

The 106th Archbishop of Canterbury continues her tour of West Africa. Following a visit to Ghana, the head of the Anglican Church, Sarah Mullally, has arrived in Cameroon. On Saturday, the first woman to lead the Church of England visited the South-West region of Cameroon, one of the two English-speaking areas affected by a separatist

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Insecurity: Three suspected members of a Masonic lodge in pre-trial detention for alleged ‘witchcraft, desecration of graves, kidnapping, and murder’

Three additional suspects have been detained in connection with kidnapping and murder cases. Public Prosecutor Narindra Navalona Rakotoniaina confirmed in a video released Saturday by the Ministry of Justice that three alleged members of a ‘Masonic lodge’ have been placed in pre-trial detention. They are accused of ‘acts of witchcraft, desecration of graves, kidnapping, and

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING – Madagascar reiterates its commitment to fighting scamming networks

A confirmed commitment. As the United States expresses concern over the presence of fraudulent call centers on the Great Island, Madagascar reaffirms its determination to combat human trafficking for the purpose of exploitation in criminal activities, particularly online scams. Although the current Malagasy law on human trafficking does not yet explicitly recognize this offense, Minister

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EPIDEMIC – Thousands of students and staff at the University of Antananarivo sensitized, over 200 vaccinated against Mpox during a two-day campaign

Shocking images paired with key messages were displayed by medical teams and awareness agents at the University of Antananarivo during a two-day free Mpox awareness and vaccination campaign held on July 30 and 31. The information captured the attention of students, administrative and technical staff, as well as faculty members. Thousands were reached by the

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FOOTBALL – Gianni Infantino abandons plan to bring private investors into FIFA

Facing widespread criticism, FIFA president Gianni Infantino has abandoned the project to open the association to private investors. “After listening carefully to all points of view, it has become clear that the project has created divisions (…) that are no longer in the interest of the original objective,” he acknowledged in a statement released this

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Ban on LED lights on vehicles: 5-day grace period ends, first sanctions imposed

LED lighting on automobiles, two-wheelers, and heavy goods vehicles is now prohibited on national territory, and such devices must be uninstalled or face sanctions. Road authorities had granted owners and users of affected vehicles a five-day grace period, starting from July 25, 2026, to comply with the regulation. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-01 08:38:37 (Madagascar

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ANOSIZATO – Flyover project begins

The Anosizato flyover project has reached a new milestone. The official launch of the construction site took place yesterday, marking the beginning of preliminary operations for this road infrastructure, which is considered strategic for improving mobility in the capital. This ceremony paves the way for site installation before the actual construction work begins. This preparatory

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