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HIV/AIDS: Parliamentary mobilization for better care

A two-day workshop is being held in Anosy, focusing on strengthening the skills of parliamentarians in responding to HIV/AIDS and advocating for budget allocations for sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in Madagascar. The situation remains concerning: the share of the national budget allocated to the sector… Captured & Published at: 2026-07-29 07:38:37 (Madagascar […]

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Vehicle Lighting: LED Resists Compliance

The ban on the use of non-compliant lighting on automobiles, two-wheelers, and trucks is part of a vehicle compliance measure. Road safety authorities have granted users of non-compliant lighting a five-day grace period, starting from Saturday, July 25, 2026, to remove these devices. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-29 07:24:18 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original Source:

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2027 Constitutional Referendum: Voting Rights Reserved for Malagasy Citizens

As the 2027 constitutional referendum approaches, the electoral roll has become a central concern. During the official launch of operations in Talata-Volonondry—a commune comprising 14 Fokontany, with just under 12,000 inhabitants and approximately 11,000 voters according to acting mayor Tojo Rakotonirina—the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) has initiated a revision process. Captured & Published at:

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CUA: Employees issue ultimatum until Friday for housing allowance payment

A standoff has begun at the Analakely City Hall. Employees of the Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA), representing all six districts of the capital, have launched a protest to demand the effective implementation of their housing allowance. The trigger for this action is Decree No. 2026-1476, which sets this allowance at 200,000 Ariary. Captured &

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Egypt: A meeting between Michaël Randrianirina and Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi in prospect

The president of the Refondation de la République, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, flew to Egypt on Tuesday, July 28. At the heart of this official visit is an anticipated meeting with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi, in a context marked by the strengthening of relations between Madagascar and this North African country. Captured & Published at:

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Col. Michaël, Rajaonarimampianina, Ravalomanana: Towards an alliance against Andry Rajoelina

The three-way meeting that took place last Monday at the Iavoloha State Palace could mark a decisive turning point in the process of resolving the current political crisis. Three against one: An alliance aimed at excluding former President Andry Rajoelina from the national consultation process is currently in the works. Last Monday, the Presidency… Captured

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ANTANANARIVO – Sanitation services face resource shortages

The Municipal Sanitation Company (SMA) is operating with only slightly more than half of its vehicle fleet. Out of 40 available trucks, only 25 are operational on a daily basis. Koji Uzawa, head of equipment maintenance and operation at the Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica), stated that these vehicles are the only ones circulating daily

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AKAMASOA – Man accused of murdering his daughter

The Criminal Brigade has opened an investigation following the death of a young girl in Akamasoa. Her father is suspected of beating her to death with a broom handle. A 26-year-old man has been placed in police custody at the Anosy Criminal Brigade, suspected of fatally beating his 8-year-old daughter on Sunday, July 26, in

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MAHAJANGA – Manjarisoa solar site to be converted into a fish market

The Manjarisoa solar park, which never became operational due to a lack of batteries, has been abandoned. The site will soon host the Mahajanga fish market. The solar project, launched under former President Andry Rajoelina at the former FITIM textile mill site in Manjarisoa, has been officially scrapped. The land will now house a fish

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ANOSIZATO – FLYOVER – Road section to be closed

Construction work for the new flyover is set to begin this Friday, with an official ceremony expected to cause traffic disruptions in Anosizato. The Ministry of Public Works announced a partial traffic interruption on this axis from 1:00 AM on Thursday, July 30, to 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 1, 2026. Initially, the ministry planned

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