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BACCALAUREATE – Errors found in science subject papers

The grading process for the baccalaureate exam began yesterday, with teachers identifying errors in several subjects. Discussions in Antananarivo centered on science papers, specifically mathematics and physics-chemistry, where teachers noted inaccuracies. Mathematics teachers highlighted issues in the Series C paper, including a geometry exercise worth 4.75 points with a mislabeled point, and errors in a […]

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NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT – Diana Region looks to Tanzanian expertise

A delegation from the Diana region traveled to Tanzania to draw inspiration from best practices in community-based and sustainable natural resource management. Faced with growing challenges in preserving natural resources, the Diana region is taking a new step forward. Fifteen environmental stakeholders, including representatives from local authorities, the ReSea project (Seascapes for People, Climate and

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United Nations: Two African candidates face five Latin American contenders to succeed António Guterres

The race to succeed António Guterres as head of the United Nations now features seven candidates, including two Africans and five from Latin America. With the entry of Ugandan Olara Otunnu, announced on Saturday, the contenders for the UN Secretary-General position are evenly split between four women and three men. Olara Otunnu, 75, was officially

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Madagascar: Nearly 11,000 Vocational and Technological Candidates Continue Baccalaureate Exams

Second week of exams. Following the completion of the first phase on July 24, 10,426 candidates for the vocational baccalaureate and 433 for the technological baccalaureate are continuing their official exams this week to obtain their first university-level diploma. This qualification facilitates both higher education pursuits and professional integration upon graduation. The second part of

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HEALTH – Over 3,000 Ebola cases and 1,350 deaths recorded in DRC since the start of the epidemic

Ebola continues to circulate actively in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Central African nation has recorded over 1,000 new confirmed Ebola cases in just ten days. The toll released on Sunday by Congolese authorities reports 3,075 cases, including 1,354 deaths, since the official declaration of the epidemic on May 15, 2026. The country

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Two task forces established to combat the rise of scamming networks in Madagascar

Madagascar is strengthening its efforts to combat human trafficking as the country has become a destination for scamming operations. During Tuesday’s Council of Ministers meeting, two decrees were adopted to establish two distinct yet linked task forces: one to combat human trafficking and the other to address the growth of scamming networks. These structures aim

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Genesis: Two days dedicated to doctoral research

On July 23 and 24, the Caravelle Nofy hosted the 2026 Doctoral Days, organized by the GENESIS Thematic Doctoral School of the University of Antsiranana, under the theme “Research, innovation, and transformation of societies.” For 48 hours, teacher-researchers, doctoral students, and academic officials shared a common space for reflection dedicated to the practices of… Captured

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Murder of Sahala Fanekena: Suspects suggest ritual sacrifice motive

Four suspects are currently implicated in the murder case of 14-year-old Sahala Fanekena Rahanitrarivony, who went missing on June 29. Her body was discovered the following day in Amboanjobe, in the Antananarivo Atsimondrano district. The investigation into this case has seen new developments, with four individuals identified as Larissa, Fabrice, Clément, and others now under

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Soavinandriana: A man brutally murdered and found mutilated

The lifeless body of a man in his fifties was discovered in Ambohimahitsy, in the district of Soavinandriana (Itasy). The victim was reportedly brutally killed. A macabre discovery was made on Tuesday in Tsaramasoandro, in the Ambohimahitsy sector, Miavotra Mapiherika fokontany, Ambohidanerana commune, Soavinandriana district, Itasy region. A man of about 50 years old […]

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MPOX: A 21st death recorded on July 24, 2026

The death of a 48-year-old woman, which recently occurred in the Vavatenina district, has brought back to the center of discussions the possibility of the worsening of mpox in cases of vulnerability of the person infected with the virus or, failing that, of timely care. This death in Vavatenina was the twentieth. Captured & Published

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