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Accused of involvement in local methamphetamine trafficking, a tour guide was acquitted yesterday due to lack of evidence following his trial at Anosy. The trial took place in Room 5 of the Anosy Courthouse. Two defendants appeared before the court. The first, a father and tour guide residing in Anosibe, was acquitted. His co-defendant, a […]

The draft law on cybercrime significantly strengthens the State’s operational capabilities in the digital space. At the center of this mechanism, the Digital Protection and Investigation Unit (Upin) is granted extensive investigative powers, including permanent access to user data. Upin is one of the key innovations in the new cybercrime bill, which is set to

A Malagasy national is now leading a UN organization in Côte d’Ivoire. After representing the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) in Madagascar since 2017, Volatiana Rakotondrazafy has assumed the same role in Côte d’Ivoire. She will serve as the organization’s representative, tasked with continuing the work initiated with the government, the private sector, and

The successor to Arnaud Guillois has arrived at his new post. Jean-Marc Grosgurin, the new Ambassador of France to Madagascar, presented the figurative copies of his credentials to the Minister of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday. According to a statement from the Malagasy Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meeting provided an opportunity for both parties to

The eight-day political consultations at Iavoloha have officially begun. The State Palace has kicked off national consultations aimed at preparing for the upcoming elections. On this first day, three platforms, including Firaisankina, were received by the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina. The Firaisankina platform, which brings together several opposition political parties from the

Nosy Sakatia is one of the intervention areas for the GEC BATAN project (Management of Coastal Ecosystems in the Baie d’Ambaro, Tsimipaiky, Ampasindava, and Nosy Be archipelago landscape), funded by France through the French Facility for Global Environment (FFEM). Known as the “Orchid Island,” it is a preserved destination located off the west coast. Captured

The trial of the former Secretary of State for the Gendarmerie took place yesterday at the Ordinary Criminal Court of Anosy. A bombshell occurred yesterday at the Anosy courthouse. Following a highly tense trial that lasted nearly six hours, the former President of the Senate, General Richard Ravalomanana, was sentenced to 10 years of forced

From September to November, average temperatures are expected to exceed seasonal norms across all regions of the Great Island. This trend calls for vigilance, particularly regarding its potential consequences on water resources and agricultural activities. Widespread heat is anticipated, as the country could experience a particularly hot quarter. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-02 07:24:04 (Madagascar

In Mahajanga, the final training session on civil registry brought together municipalities from the Boeny region. The objective is to guarantee every citizen a legal existence and to strengthen access to fundamental rights. The training, organized from September 1 to 3, 2026, in Mahajanga, marks the conclusion of the national strengthening program. Captured & Published

Rehabilitation work on the Berivotra bridge on the RN4 began yesterday, September 1, 2026, at PK 520+000. During the construction period, traffic is temporarily interrupted for heavy goods vehicles. However, light vehicles, 4×4 vehicles, and bush taxis can use a detour that has been operational since yesterday. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-02 06:39:04 (Madagascar Local