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Constitution of the 5th Republic: Towards the abolition of the secular nature of the State

During the ecumenical service held in Analakely, the president of the Refondation donned his ‘Mpiandry’ (shepherd) attire. With two religious services in one week, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina has been actively calling for prayer and participating in various religious gatherings recently organized across the country. On July 24th, the president of… Captured & Published at: 2026-07-28 […]

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Combating Child Abduction and Violence: Ministry of Population Intensifies Field Awareness Campaigns

In response to the rising risks facing the most vulnerable, the Ministry of Population and Solidarity is stepping up its efforts. A large-scale awareness campaign aimed at preventing child abduction and all forms of violence has been deployed across several localities. To reach communities directly, the Secretary […] Captured & Published at: 2026-07-28 07:39:03 (Madagascar

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Series of kidnappings and disappearances: Edgard Razafindravahy’s ‘Governance, Peace and Stability’ project remains highly relevant

Nearly four months after the resignation of the Secretary General of the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC), recent events underscore the validity of his flagship project. A note verbale stated: ‘Madagascar would like to respectfully submit a request for the replacement of Mr. Edgard Razafindravahy, the current Secretary General of the Indian Ocean Commission, due to

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MAHAJANGA AND ANTSIRANANA – New Prosecutor Installed for the First-Degree Jurisdiction

A new appointment has been made within the first-degree jurisdiction of the Anti-Corruption Pole (PAC) in Mahajanga and Antsiranana. During a solemn hearing held last Thursday, Voriandro Jean Prosper was officially installed as the new prosecutor. The judicial ceremony took place at the new PAC headquarters in Ambondrona, attended by the national coordinator of the

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PUBLIC SECURITY – A platform for reporting violence

The website www.vbg.pn.gov.mg is now open to the public for reporting, filing complaints, and sharing information regarding cases of violence. “The National Police does not limit itself to responding to incidents that occur; it also acts proactively to prevent them,” stated the Minister of Public Security, Inspector General of Police Erick Michel. This is a

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ENVIRONMENT – Second carbon fund payment completed

Communities living near protected areas are benefiting more from funding due to their conservation efforts. The State has recently received the second tranche of carbon credits, resulting from efforts to reduce carbon emissions. The first payment was made in 2023. According to Lovakanto Ravelomanana, coordinator of the National Bureau for Climate Change and REDD+ (BNCCREDD+),

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ALASORA AMBOHIDRAZAKA – A shopkeeper feared her husband had been shot

An armed robbery targeted a shop in Ambohidrazaka, Alasora. The perpetrators escaped with several million ariary after firing three shots, fortunately causing no casualties. Three gunshots rang out in Ambohidrazaka, Alasora, during an attack on a general store the evening before last. One of the shopkeepers present at the scene fled, convinced that her husband,

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DIANA REGION – Holidaymaker influx remains elusive

The traditional influx of holidaymakers to the north of Madagascar is slow to materialize this year. Transporters, tourism professionals, and economic operators are noting an unusual decline in visitor numbers. In Antsiranana, the holiday season lacks its usual vibrancy. While the summer period is typically marked by a significant surge of visitors to the northern

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POWER CUTS – Jirama Director General suspects sabotage

General Hajatiana Rasolomanana, interim Director General of Jirama, held a press conference yesterday to address the recent wave of power outages, suggesting that acts of sabotage may be behind the disruptions. An investigation is now underway. General Rasolomanana stated that a joint investigation by the police and gendarmerie, overseen by the Public Prosecutor of the

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Political Dialogue: Iavoloha Palace Hosts Two Former Heads of State

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina received former presidents Marc Ravalomanana and Hery Rajaonarimampianina at Iavoloha yesterday. The core of the discussions focused on the establishment of a credible Constitutional Council. Without a Constitutional Council, the Refoundation process remains incomplete. This is why Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation, met with the two former presidents. The goal

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