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Electoral Roll Overhaul: CENI Calls for Citizen Engagement

The official launch of voter registration for the electoral roll overhaul took place yesterday. The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) is calling for a collective citizen effort to ensure a clean and comprehensive list. Thierry Rakotonarivo, President of the CENI, emphasized that the commission cannot achieve this goal alone and urged citizens to take responsibility […]

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DIPLOMACY – Ghana announces repatriation of 1,000 additional nationals amid xenophobic violence in South Africa

Ghana has announced the launch of a new repatriation operation for 1,000 of its nationals from South Africa this weekend, as xenophobic violence targeting immigrants intensifies in the ‘Rainbow Nation’. The Ghanaian government has decided to resume the evacuation of its citizens currently in South Africa, launching a new phase following ongoing xenophobic attacks against

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ELECTIONS – CENI warns against the registration of foreigners or former Malagasy citizens on electoral lists

Warning. The president of the Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI), Thierry Rakotonarivo, reiterates that only individuals of Malagasy nationality can be registered on electoral lists, at the risk of non-compliance of the electoral roll. He warns the various stakeholders involved in the electoral list revision process that “no foreigner or person who has lost Malagasy

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INSECURITY – Prime Minister calls for accelerated processing of cases at the Anti-Kidnapping Operational Center

Directives issued. Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison requested the Anti-Kidnapping Operational Center of the Defense and Security Forces (CO-FDS) to accelerate and strengthen the handling of kidnapping cases during an unannounced visit to the center’s headquarters at the Tsaralalàna Central Police Station on Monday evening. According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the visit aimed to evaluate

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SUPPLY – Water shortages define daily life for residents of Moroni, Comoros

Residents of Moroni, the capital of Comoros, face severe water shortages, with supply sometimes available for only one hour every 15 to 20 days in certain neighborhoods. The city is grappling with a long-term water crisis caused by an aging network, infrastructure unable to keep pace with population growth, and limited electricity supply. In many

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PROFESSIONAL INTEGRATION – Tailored employment support for 3,500 young people from 46 fokontany under the ‘Anjara’ project

Another pathway for professional integration for young people. Approximately 3,500 vulnerable youths from 46 fokontany in the Analamanga and Vakinankaratra regions will benefit from employment support as part of the ‘Anjara – Innovative Actions’ project. The program is based on a participatory approach aimed at adapting training to market needs and the aspirations of the

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JUSTICE – French Financial Prosecutor Seeks Trial for BNP Paribas and Associates of Former Gabonese President Omar Bongo in ‘Ill-Gotten Gains’ Case

The French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF) has requested that 23 individuals and legal entities be sent to criminal court as part of the investigation into Gabonese “ill-gotten gains,” which has been ongoing in France since 2010. Among those implicated are several children of former Gabonese President Omar Bongo, the First Lady of Congo-Brazzaville, Antoinette

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Colonel Michaël Randrianirina hosts Hery Rajaonarimampianina and Marc Ravalomanana at Iavoloha to discuss national affairs

POLITICS – Colonel Michaël Randrianirina hosted former Presidents Hery Rajaonarimampianina and Marc Ravalomanana at the Iavoloha Presidential Palace on Monday. The meeting was described by the presidency as an opportunity for discussion and exchange regarding national affairs. The presidency stated that the audience was granted to the “two elected former Presidents of the Republic” to

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Technical Education Baccalaureate: Special Provisions for Long-Duration Exams

The first day of the second part of the technical, professional, and technological baccalaureate session proceeded without any major incidents yesterday, involving over 10,800 candidates. However, given that security is a particularly sensitive issue at present, officials in charge of technical education are requesting support from competent authorities to ensure the safety of the candidates.

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Todisoa Andriamampandry: Back to his roots

Political stronghold. As a former deputy of the 6th arrondissement of Antananarivo, Todisoa Andriamampandry has not forgotten the ground that supported him. Re-elected for a second term as the head of this constituency, he has built a close relationship with the residents of Ambohimanarina. Having become the Minister of Technical Education and Vocational Training (METFP),

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