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For one week, patients from various backgrounds passed through the doors of a free surgical camp organized by the Dawoodi Bohra community in Madagascar. Beyond the medical interventions, these are human stories: silent suffering, years of waiting, and finally, the promise of a new life. This initiative was organized by the Health and Wellbeing Department […]

Nearly 1,300 patients are set to undergo surgical procedures conducted by Mercy Ships in Toamasina through December. These interventions cover a wide range of medical specialties, tailored to the needs identified during patient consultations. Since the beginning of the year, Mercy Ships teams have traveled across several regions of Madagascar to conduct medical screenings. This

Unless there is another schedule shift, the national consultation is expected to take place this August. Announced as the pillar of the refoundation process initiated by the authorities, this phase remains shrouded in uncertainty. Several unknowns persist regarding the national consultation as August, the month designated for the start of the debates, approaches. These uncertainties

Traffic in Anosizato was fluid on the eve of the start of the flyover construction work. Today is expected to be busier. Traffic in Anosizato yesterday was not as disrupted as everyone feared. Vehicles moved without major blockages. “We just passed through there and the traffic was quite fluid, contrary to what we thought,” said

Several communes are set to experiment with the Territorial Approach to Local Development (ATDL). This initiative is part of the “Tou-te-s Redevables” (All Accountable) program, launched in 2026 by the European Union to support public governance in Madagascar, as part of its Global Gateway strategy. Funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France,

An international team of paleontologists has announced the discovery of a new dinosaur species in Zimbabwe. Named Musango matusadonaensis, this animal, which lived approximately 210 million years ago, is the fifth dinosaur species identified in the country. Researchers believe this discovery also provides new insights into the diversification of early dinosaurs in Southern Africa. The

Music, theater, slam poetry, and dance will serve as tools to raise awareness about women’s rights and the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) in several cities across Madagascar. Through a national tour, the Nifin’Akanga movement intends to use art to foster dialogue with communities regarding gender equality, human rights, and civic participation. Presented as the

The authorities are preparing a political dialogue. The meeting at the beginning of the week between the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, and the two elected former presidents, Marc Ravalomanana and Hery Rajaonarimampianina, is one of the first steps. This political dialogue will be held in parallel with the national consultation, the President

The High Constitutional Court (HCC) has given the green light to the reform of the Malagasy framework for combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. In a decision rendered on July 27, the constitutional jurisdiction declared Law No. 2026-009, which amends and supplements Law No. 2018-043 of the 13th, to be in compliance with

The Malagasy political dossier will once again be brought before the leaders of Southern Africa. On August 17, the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will be held at the International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa. Unless there are changes, Madagascar will be represented