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ADMINISTRATION – Decree on online passport renewal expected within two Council of Ministers meetings

Simplified procedures are coming for those wishing to renew their passports. Authorities have announced the launch of a platform allowing online enrollment for individuals who already hold a passport and wish to renew it in the coming weeks. They also announced the extension of the travel document’s validity to ten years, except for children. “The […]

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ELECTION – CENI launches census operations for the overhaul of the electoral roll ahead of the 2027 polls

The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) is turning the page on the old electoral roll. The comprehensive revision of the electoral list was launched this Tuesday in Talata Volonondry and will continue for four months. Citizens have until November 24 to register on the new list, which will be used for the upcoming elections scheduled

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Insecurity: Colonel Michaël Randrianirina denounces social media-fueled psychosis while acknowledging the reality of kidnappings

Kidnappings are indeed occurring in Madagascar, some of which have resulted in murder, and authorities are working to put an end to them, assures Colonel Michaël Randrianirina. During a meeting with the Malagasy diaspora in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday evening, the head of state emphasized that the military, gendarmes, and police are working day and

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INSECURITY – National Police launches online reporting platform for violence and disappearances

Reporting procedures for violence or disappearances have been streamlined. Citizens can now report cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and missing persons online, thanks to a digital platform accessible at any time. The official launch of this new tool was announced this Monday in Anosy by the Minister of Public Security, Inspector General of Police Erick

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Anosizato Dike: Traffic partially closed for 48 hours for flyover construction

Construction of the Anosizato flyover is set to begin in a few hours. An official groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for Friday afternoon, attended by the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina. To prepare for the event and facilitate site installation, traffic on the RN58A national road between Ampasika and the Anosizato bridge will be

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Ambatolampy: House set on fire following a neighborhood dispute

A suspicious fire destroyed a home on Sunday evening in Anjanamiotra, located in the Ambanimaso II fokontany, within the urban commune and district of Ambatolampy. The occupants suspect a man from their neighborhood of intentionally setting fire to their house before fleeing the scene. The incident occurred around 7:00 PM. Authorities were alerted by a

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Unrest in Ambohimahasoa: Investigation opened into police officer who shot a civilian

The police inspector involved was quickly removed from the scene and taken to Fianarantsoa to face questioning and investigation. This law enforcement officer is the one accused of shooting and killing a young man in Ambohimahasoa. On Monday evening, immediately following the unrest that occurred in Ambohimahasoa, high-ranking officials from the national police force arrived

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Betsiboka: Civil Society Consultation Successfully Concluded

Participants from civil society, representing the three districts of the Betsiboka region—Maevatanàna, Tsaratanàna, and Kandreho—actively engaged in a three-day regional consultation held from July 20 to 22, 2026. The event took place at the ‘Idealy Parc’ conference hall in Anosikely Atsimo, located within the urban commune of Maevatanàna. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-29 08:09:16 (Madagascar

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Mahajanga: Two armed bandits shot dead by police

The fight against major crime has once again resulted in a deadly shootout in Mahajanga. On the night of July 27, around midnight, two individuals identified as armed bandits were fatally wounded during an intervention by the National Police in Lalanomby, in the Tsararano Ambony neighborhood. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-29 08:08:48 (Madagascar Local Time

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Flyover construction works: Traffic restricted in Anosizato from July 30 to August 1, 2026

The construction of the flyover in Anosizato kicks off this Friday, July 31, 2026, aimed at easing traffic flow in this part of Antananarivo and its surrounding suburbs. The first shovel will be turned in two days, marking the start of the Anosizato flyover construction project. The Ministry of Public Works […] Captured & Published

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