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TRAFFICKING – Nearly 6 kilos of gold intercepted at Ivato, the President of the Refondation denounces a network operating twice a week

“There is a network impoverishing the country at this airport.” The President of the Refondation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, denounced the lack of measures taken to end gold trafficking through Ivato International Airport, “12 months after” the popular movement of September 2025. Having come to Ivato to present the results of an operation he claims was […]

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TRAFFIC UPDATE – Road between Mahamasina Gymnasium and Ankadilalana to become two-way starting Monday

A new temporary traffic reorganization is underway in the Mahamasina area. Starting Monday, September 14, traffic will be opened in both directions between the indoor gymnasium, Tometal, and Ankadilalana. This measure is part of the phase 2 works of the Antananarivo Integrated Sanitation Project (PIAA2). It aims to maintain traffic flow, as circulation is currently

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NUTRITION – 77% of Malagasy children lack a sufficiently diverse diet, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty

Rice, sometimes a few vegetables, but too little variety. In Madagascar, 77% of children under five face “food poverty,” even though the country possesses significant agricultural and natural resources. This finding was highlighted during the International Fair for Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, the problem is not

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COOPERATION – Steering committee for US-funded health program plans quarterly evaluation meetings

A meeting every three months will be held to evaluate the implementation of health projects funded by the United States. The steering committee responsible for monitoring the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on health between Madagascar and the United States has announced a quarterly meeting to review progress and identify areas requiring improvement. The first meeting

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DIPLOMACY – Rivo Rakotovao appointed Ambassador of Madagascar to Belgium, Georget Mandehatsara designated to India

Madagascar has appointed two new ambassadors. Rivo Rakotovao, former President of the Senate, former interim Head of State, and former minister under Hery Rajaonarimampianina, has been sent to Brussels. He will represent Madagascar as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and as a representative to the European Union. Georget Mandehatsara, also a former minister during

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Customs and Justice: Strengthened coordination to improve the fight against fraud

Meeting in Antaninarenina, magistrates and customs officers compared their practices to streamline the handling of customs offenses, secure procedures, and strengthen the effectiveness of public action against the most complex frauds identified. The fight against customs fraud also requires better coordination between Customs services and the judiciary. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-12 09:09:03 (Madagascar Local

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“First Food Lab”: A dialogue space to transform infant nutrition

In Madagascar, more than three-quarters of children under the age of two still suffer from persistent food poverty. The First Food project, supported by the government, UNICEF, and local communities, aims to reverse this trend by focusing on sustainable solutions. According to the latest data, 77% of Malagasy children under two years old are affected.

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Health – Ladies Circle: Donation of diapers and bodysuits to the Ambohimiandra Mother-Child Hospital

The Ladies Circle Madagascar club, led by its president Annick Posier, in partnership with the Hematlal Veljee Foundation, carried out a solidarity action this Friday at the Ambohimiandra Mother-Child Hospital. The donation included diapers for newborns, bodysuits, and biscuits, demonstrating a concrete commitment to vulnerable children. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-12 08:53:50 (Madagascar Local Time

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Fanirisoa Ernaivo: Four barons of the former regime in the crosshairs of justice

The message is clear: no leader of the former regime will be spared, despite the ongoing national consultation process and political dialogue. Minister Fanirisoa Ernaivo has launched a genuine witch hunt against the barons of the former regime. During an interview granted to our colleagues at TV5Monde, the Minister of Justice stated… Captured & Published

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Digital Legislation: Fenitra Ravelomanantsoa Advocates for a Balance Between Digital Security and Individual Freedoms

As Madagascar continues its digital transformation, the issue of regulating cybercrime is becoming increasingly important. For Fenitra Ravelomanantsoa, a legal expert specializing in digital affairs, the country must now possess a legal arsenal adapted to new threats, without neglecting the protection of fundamental freedoms. With the widespread adoption of the Internet, the challenges are growing.

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