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BOENY – Water shortage persists

On Monday, Sector 7 of the Antanimalandy fokontany was equipped with a new borehole, ending a decade-long water shortage. The project was carried out by the Regional Directorate of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (DREAH) of Boeny and funded by the ministry’s own resources. A local resident donated land to facilitate the installation of this infrastructure […]

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METEOROLOGY – WMO Director on a visit to Madagascar

Dr. Agnes Kijazi, the Regional Director for Africa of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), is currently visiting Madagascar. According to the Ministry of Transport and Meteorology, which hosted her at its headquarters in Anosy yesterday, Madagascar is among the few African countries to receive this visit. The visit aims to evaluate the use of international

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IVATO AIRPORT – Gold smuggling attempt foiled

Two passengers preparing to board a flight to Dubai were intercepted at Ivato International Airport on Wednesday around 4:50 PM. During the luggage scanning process, suspicious circular objects were detected in their clothing. A body search revealed 275 grams of unhallmarked, low-quality gold jewelry hidden in a pocket. The nature of the metal was confirmed

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HEALTH – Chronic disease treatment weighs heavily on household budgets

Diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases are treatable in Madagascar, but the high cost of care places many families in difficult situations. According to doctors, there is no fixed cost for treating chronic diseases as it depends on the stage of the illness and the type of medication used. While early-stage treatment may involve simple lifestyle

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MAYOTTE – DIANA – Mahoran students on immersion in the North

Eleven students from Mayotte are discovering Malagasy agricultural practices as part of an exchange program between Indian Ocean educational institutions. Composed of students from various levels, ranging from the Vocational Aptitude Certificate (CAP) to the Vocational Baccalaureate, the Mahoran delegation is gaining extensive field experience. After an initial stage in Antalaha, in the Sava region,

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FIRST RAINS – Antananarivo struggles with water drainage

The first downpours have once again highlighted the capital’s vulnerability to flooding. In Mahavoky Besarety, just fifteen minutes of rain were enough for water to reach the feet of Florentine Rabemasoandro’s stall. The next day, the merchant was busy cleaning up the mud left by the receding water, lamenting the drop in her turnover every

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A Good Understanding Between Victors and Vanquished

Following the northern and northeastern Imerina regions, the Merina troop led by Rafaralahy and James Hastie reached the Sihanaka country. According to Jean Valette in his “Journal,” the British agent did not define any specific boundaries for the Sihanaka territory. The archivist-paleographer notes that James Hastie crossed it from the Mananara River on June 27,

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Monégasque Social Works: Prince Albert II inaugurates a college bearing his name in Akamasoa

Visiting our country for a day yesterday, Prince Albert II of Monaco inaugurated a college bearing his name in Akamasoa. Welcomed upon his arrival by the Minister of Public Security and then by Father Pedro Opeka at the Akamasoa estate, the Monegasque prince inaugurated the school in the presence of several […] Captured & Published

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Ambohimalaza: Motorcyclist killed after being run over by a heavy truck

The victim was caught under the rear wheels of the heavy truck, which crushed his head. His brain was exposed, and his skull was completely shattered. The man died instantly. This horrific accident occurred on the road connecting the National Route 2 (RN2) to the Anjera Gara commune. Another life was lost on Tuesday evening

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Motorcycle inspection operation: 368 out of 370 checked were non-compliant

Overloading, failure to wear helmets, driving without a license, and driving under the influence… The statistics released by the police regarding their recent two-wheeler inspection operation are alarming. During the night of Tuesday, October 27, in Antananarivo, out of 370 motorcycles inspected, only two were found to be in compliance with the law. The aforementioned

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