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Ifanadiana: Malaria alert in two rural communes

About twenty deaths have been reported, with a high prevalence of malaria among those tested and villages that are difficult to access. In Ampasinambo and Fasitsara, in the Ifanadiana district, health investigations are ongoing to determine the exact causes of the deaths. This alert also highlights the vulnerability of the populations, for whom rapid access […]

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Accident on RN7: A Sprinter falls under a bridge, one passenger killed

A Mercedes Sprinter veered off the road in a spectacular accident before falling under the Antsampanana Ampitatafika bridge on the RN7, at PK 97+900, in the Antanifotsy district. A female passenger succumbed to her injuries following the accident, which occurred on Tuesday, September 15, around 5:30 PM. The minibus, belonging to the Santatra cooperative, was

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Internal Conflict Among Regime Supporters: Pety Rakotoniaina vs. Anthelme Ramparany

The young people who participated in the movement to overthrow the former regime and bring the current administration to power are also divided. Observers describe the current administration as a “regime of scandals.” Indeed, one year after Colonel Michaël Randrianirina took power, the Refoundation is on the verge of… Captured & Published at: 2026-09-19 07:08:38

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Marc Ravalomanana: Mobilizing his supporters in Taolagnaro

Far from the turmoil of the capital, the former head of state set his sights on Taolagnaro for a weekend dedicated to political revitalization. Having arrived on site yesterday, he engaged in numerous contacts: the local population, party officials, and economic operators were invited to participate in discussions. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-19 06:54:21 (Madagascar

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José Andriamiharijao: Calling for the removal of ‘chameleon’ deputies

The political defection of deputies from the IRMAR coalition has drawn a sharp response from the leader of the ‘Liana Fahasoavana ny Nosiko’ (LFN) party. The LFN president has broken his silence to denounce what he describes as a ‘purely strategic and material maneuver that undermines the credibility of political parties and distorts the democratic

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ANTSAKAVIRO – A couple perishes in a fire

The couple who were inside the wooden house that caught fire in Antsakaviro Ambodiraotra the night before last did not survive. Both were found dead, burned in the blaze. This incident resulted in two fatalities. In addition to the on-site observations, law enforcement has opened an investigation and will continue to look into the matter.

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ANALAKELY – Traffic lights now in operation

The traffic lights installed in Analakely, opposite the Pharmacie de l’Océan Indien, are now operational. Located near a pedestrian crossing, this device aims to secure crossings on this busy downtown axis, where heavy vehicle traffic often makes crossing difficult. When the light is red, vehicles must stop to let pedestrians pass. When green, they can

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ENVIRONMENT – Antongil Bay Marine Area placed under protection

The Antongil Bay marine protected area has been granted temporary protection status as of September 16, 2026. The prefects of Maroantsetra and Sambava, meeting in Maroantsetra, co-signed the decree establishing this regulatory step, which serves as a prerequisite for the final classification of the Marine Protected Area (MPA). The site spans 416,163 hectares, distributed across

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ALASORA – Protected animal trafficker arrested

A man was arrested in Alasora with protected animals originating from Toliara. He was transporting tarondros, katsatsaka, and arazamboa. The fight against the trafficking of protected animals continues. A man who was preparing to transport tarondros (chameleons), katsatsaka (geckos), and arazamboa (chameleons), intended for sale in Antananarivo and export abroad, was arrested by the National

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HIGHER EDUCATION – Medical students suffer from a shortage of teachers

Medical faculties in Madagascar, located across the six provinces, are facing a glaring shortage of teaching staff. Patrick Aubrycot Belalahy, a 6th-year student at a provincial public university, laments his lack of experience in certain medical procedures. “I have zero practical experience in forensic medicine. I only learned it theoretically. (…) I have never seen

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