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Drowning was cited as the cause of death for a 22-year-old student found in the Ikopa River, but his family claims it was murder. Two conflicting versions surround the death of Ny Aina Liantsoa Andrimasinavalona, a 22-year-old student found in the Ikopa River on Monday, July 20, after a six-day search. His family, residing in […]

The justice system is taking action against the rise in kidnappings. Eleven people have been incarcerated following the opening of ten cases, several of which involve minor victims. Eleven of the sixteen suspects involved in kidnapping cases have been placed in pre-trial detention, with men sent to Tsiafahy and women to Antanimora, announced the Public

Unsanitary conditions continue to threaten the drainage canals of Antananarivo. In the Andriantany canal, waste is accumulating despite ongoing dredging and cleaning efforts. Waste is clogging sections of the Andriantany canal. The Authority for the Protection against Flooding of the Antananarivo Plain (Apipa) conducted cleaning operations two weeks ago. Plastic bottles, bags, used diapers, and

The Madagascar Protected Areas and Biodiversity Foundation (FAPBM) has awarded reporting grants to the four winners of the 3rd edition of the ‘Media for Protected Areas’ competition. The winners—Philiberte Amiko and Philippine Rasoafara in the radio category, Ando Randrianarimanana in the print media category, and Aina Rabetany in the television category—produced reports highlighting conservation challenges

Madagascar is demonstrating its determination to prevent the introduction of the Ebola virus into its territory. A response mechanism has been put in place to test the country’s level of preparedness. For three days, a simulation is being held at Ivato International Airport to evaluate the reaction capacity of various services and identify necessary adjustments

Prison overcrowding and concerning living conditions were the focus of a roundtable held on Sunday at the University of Antananarivo to mark Mandela Day. The discussions highlighted the persistent challenges facing the Malagasy prison system while reiterating the principles of the ‘Mandela Rules,’ the United Nations’ international standards for the treatment of prisoners. The event,

A clear improvement. All candidates for the 2026 Brevet d’études du premier cycle (BEPC) official exam now know their fate following the publication of the results. This year, 61.85% of candidates obtained their diploma, according to data released by the ministry. The results show a national increase compared to the 2025 session, where the pass

The State Military Transmission Office (OTME) has been reactivated. The decision was made during this Tuesday’s Council of Ministers meeting in Iavoloha, four and a half years after the organization’s dissolution in January 2022. The reborn office will have the primary mission of ensuring the integrated management of existing surveillance cameras and supervising the deployment

The Supreme Court of Anosy kicked off the festivities marking its 65th anniversary yesterday. On this occasion, Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison reaffirmed the government’s commitment to the principles of the rule of law and the independence of the judiciary. In his opening speech, the head of government reiterated that the rule of law… Captured &

She will only serve for a few weeks. Melanie Higgins is familiar with the Madagascar dossier, having been dispatched by Washington to lead a US delegation to Antananarivo in August 2025 to attend the SADC summit. The US Embassy in Madagascar is changing its face once again, without yet appointing a full ambassador. Washington is…