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“This is a first in Madagascar,” stated Pety Rakotoniaina, the deputy elected for Ikalamavony. During a session held yesterday at Tsimbazaza, technicians and experts from Jirama were questioned by representatives of the National Assembly, in the presence of members of the Court of Audit. A parliamentary inquiry commission has been established to examine the management […]

A consultation for those affected by the fly-over project was held yesterday and today. The discussions were marked by the anxiety of those facing expropriation procedures during the first day. Nearly two weeks before the start of construction on the fly-over, concern is growing among residents and business stakeholders in Anosizato. Yesterday, the consultation for

The political situation in Madagascar remains under close regional surveillance. It was among the topics discussed during the meeting of the Ministerial Committee of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation in Malawi. Elias Magosi, Executive Secretary of the regional organization, emphasized the need for constant vigilance regarding Madagascar’s path toward constitutional order.

Following sanitation operations, disorder is gradually returning to the streets of Antananarivo, characterized by the occupation of sidewalks, illegal waste dumping, and general incivility. The return of chaos is increasingly visible in the capital’s streets. Pedestrians, merchants, carts, and vehicles now compete for every available space, making daily travel more difficult. In Anosibe, some merchants

“The chronic malnutrition rate in Madagascar has decreased from 39% in 2021 to 37% in 2025,” stated Fanja Rakotondrainibe, National Coordinator of the National Nutrition Office (ONN), during the inauguration of the new ONN headquarters in Nanisana yesterday. This infrastructure was funded by the World Bank. Despite this positive trend, acute malnutrition remains a concern.

After several years marked by difficulties in accessing drinking water, residents of the northern capital are gradually seeing an improvement in their daily lives. In several neighborhoods of the city, drilling work is multiplying, offering a concrete alternative to the shortcomings of the Jirama distribution network. Water scarcity has long been one of the main

A large delegation from Jirama visited the National Assembly this Thursday to respond to a summons from the parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the state-owned company. The interim Director General of the national water and electricity company, General Hajatiana Rasolomanana, accompanied by his team, participated in a lengthy question-and-answer session with members of the commission, chaired

Antananarivo, July 10, 2026 – The first meeting of the Steering Committee (COPIL) for the MIRA project (Focusing on Information, Respect, and Accompaniment) was held at the French Embassy in Antananarivo. Funded by the French Embassy until September 2027, the MIRA project aims to significantly improve women’s healthcare in Antananarivo by enhancing the quality, accessibility,

The exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran continues with no sign of de-escalation. More than thirty civilians have been killed in Iran since the resumption of clashes on July 7, according to the latest toll released by Iranian authorities. Meanwhile, military operations are spreading to several regions of the Middle East. The

The difficulties in accessing internships, employment, and study conditions dominated the discussions between students of the University of Antananarivo and several institutional officials during a dialogue organized on Monday at the Ankatso campus, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. Students highlighted the lack of infrastructure and equipment in universities, the challenges in securing