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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

A taxi-be (public minibus) struck pedestrians inside the Ambohidahy tunnel. Nine people were victims of the accident, two of whom succumbed to their injuries, while seven others were wounded. The tragedy occurred yesterday around 2:30 PM inside the Ambohidahy tunnel. A second-class firefighter in his thirties, married and a father of three, along with a

Two young Malagasy women have been selected from nearly 1,200 international candidates to participate in the International Advocacy Cod’Action (CAPI) in Geneva. Following a rigorous selection process, Aryella Andrianatsitoherinteny, representing the National Human Rights Observatory (ONDH), and Rindramalala Andoniaina, founder of the NGO Kariera, were chosen among twenty youths from eighteen countries. Their advocacy focuses

The natural phenomenon known as El Niño is expected to exacerbate climate disturbances. Temperatures may rise, while droughts, heavy rainfall, and flooding could become more pronounced. Strong swells have been recorded for nearly a week in the south of the country, gradually moving toward the east and north. Sea conditions began to deteriorate significantly in

Environmental civil society is once again sounding the alarm over the proliferation of illegal mining, forest fires, and the trafficking of protected species. More than 60 environmental and climate civil society organizations (OSCEC) are challenging authorities regarding the persistence of environmental crimes and the ineffectiveness of the law. An open letter has been sent to

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 5,000 additional health workers are needed to respond to the Ebola epidemic currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to the latest official report from the WHO, the epidemic has already claimed 3,175 lives out of more than 6,600 confirmed cases. Nearly 4,000 health workers are

“Identifying current shortcomings and seeking appropriate responses.” Since Monday, Malagasy diplomacy specialists and technicians have been reflecting on Madagascar’s foreign policy. Five thematic roundtables will be held this week to discuss the major orientations of Madagascar’s diplomacy and foreign policy for the next 15 years. These will conclude with the national diplomacy conference scheduled for

Response. The Ministry of Public Health had targeted 95% of 1,174,264 children aged 0 to 59 months for polio vaccination in five southern regions. Ultimately, 1,222,196 children received the vaccine during the mass vaccination campaign held from August 11 to 14 in the Anosy, Androy, Atsimo-Andrefana, and Ihorombe regions. The goal is to halt the

A plea for “Tana”… Antananarivo has been absorbing the most morbid content that “Facebook” has been churning out for at least five months. Murders, kidnappings, mob justice, road accidents, etc. Blood and terror are marking the places and neighborhoods of the City of a Thousand. What remains of the vestiges of this capital city destined