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For a long time, khat has remained a subject discussed in hushed tones. In Madagascar, it sparks passionate debates, sometimes hasty judgments, and numerous questions. Yet, behind this plant lies an economic reality that shapes the daily lives of thousands of families in the north of the country. It was still necessary to accept to […]

An unspeakable tragedy occurred yesterday afternoon in the heart of the capital. Around 2:30 PM, a taxi-be operating on line 186, traveling from Analakely towards Anosy, struck a group of pedestrians at the exit of the Ambohidahy tunnel. According to initial testimonies gathered at the scene, a mechanical failure […] Captured & Published at: 2026-09-09

A 12-year-old girl, who had been abducted by a group of armed bandits, was rescued safe and sound thanks to the intervention of law enforcement. The incident took place on September 6 in the fokontany of Ambodimanga, in the rural commune of Ankaranana, Soavinandriana district. According to the information gathered, several armed individuals broke into

Two men suspected of attempting to kidnap a child narrowly escaped death on Sunday in Faratsiho. Attacked by an angry mob, they were seriously injured before being rescued in the nick of time by law enforcement. The two men, aged 29 and 25, were violently assaulted. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-09 07:23:51 (Madagascar Local Time

A new search warrant has been issued for Maminirina Jean Eddy, known by the alias “Eddy Rosewood”. After being sought for five years, he was arrested in 2019 and imprisoned at Tsiafahy for trafficking precious wood and money laundering. However, there was an attempted prison break in 2021, which led to an extension of his

The National Tourism Office of Madagascar (ONTM), in collaboration with its supervising ministry, will celebrate World Tourism Day in the city of Mahajanga from September 24 to 27, 2026. More than a hundred stands will be set up to showcase the assets of this regional destination. Tour operators, travel agencies, and other stakeholders will participate.

Good news for students, parents, and teachers in the Diana region. During the joint flag-raising ceremony on Monday, the regional head announced that a ceremony would be held this Tuesday to honor the students who achieved the best results in official examinations. A total of twenty-six students from various districts in the region are expected

Jean Eddy Maminirina, also known as “Eddy Bois de Rose,” is the subject of a wanted notice, suspected of being the mastermind behind an attempt to export 280 tortoises. Following the seizure of 280 radiated tortoises in Nosy Be on March 7, the regional directorate of the Ministry of Environment for the Diana region issued

Street vendors operating in Anosy have been ordered to clear the sidewalks. The Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for them to vacate the area, according to statements made yesterday by the Director of Markets, Gilles Randrianantoandro, following an intervention in front of the Havoria building. “It was originally a garden.

The Ecumenical Council of Christian Churches of Madagascar (FFKM) has unveiled the twelve themes that will structure the upcoming national consultation. Governance issues dominate the agenda, while political topics appear to be sidelined. The twelve themes cover public affairs management, fundamental rights, economy and sustainable development, justice, peace, and the rule of law. Other topics