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DRUG TRAFFICKING – Four Mauritians Await Extradition

Four Mauritian nationals, suspected of drug trafficking, are currently being held at the Tsiafahy high-security prison after attempting to enter Madagascar illegally. They are now the subject of an extradition request. The individuals, identified as David Kingsley Chicot (35), Ismaël Benjamin Yoël (29), Jean David Legentil (30), and Brian Bowanee (30), are currently incarcerated at […]

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Consultations at Iavoloha: Colonel Randrianirina opens up to all political trends

Consultations regarding electoral preparations are in full swing at the Iavoloha State Palace. Led by Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, the discussions bring together various political factions, as well as civil society organizations and law enforcement agencies. The goal of these consultations is to reach a consensus to create a political climate conducive to peaceful, credible, and

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Transition Exit: The Green Party Proposes Combined Elections

The Green Party, Hasin’i Madagasikara, is advocating for the swiftest possible return to constitutional order through the rapid organization of elections. In a statement released on Wednesday, the party proposed a schedule for combined elections: communal and regional elections in October 2027, followed by presidential and legislative elections in November 2027. Prior to this, they

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POLITICAL CONSULTATIONS – Irmar sets prerequisites

The Irmar political group states it is ready for dialogue but demands a climate of appeasement first. It calls for the implementation of recommendations from SADC, the African Union, and the United Nations. “Appeasement must precede dialogue.” This is the emphasis of the “Isika rehetra miaraka amin’i Andry Rajoelina” (Irmar) political group in a statement

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Point of View: The Imbalance in Information Governance

We may soon be held accountable before the courts for verifying or sharing information online. But when will we be able to demand that the State answer to citizens regarding the information it holds? This is a question worth asking in the debate surrounding Bill No. 042/2026 on the fight against cybercrime, which is set

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EVENT – The government plans a commemoration of the 2025 protests

One year after the protests that led to the fall of the Andry Rajoelina regime, the government plans to commemorate this episode. On Wednesday, the National Palace of Culture and Sports hosted a consultation bringing together public authorities and youth representatives to define the main outlines for organizing this memorial event. Chaired by the Minister

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PUBLIC HEALTH – Over 3,000 graduates from the Interregional Paramedical Training Institute awaiting recruitment

Discontent is growing among graduates of the Interregional Paramedical Training Institute (Ifirp). According to their representatives, more than 3,000 graduates are currently waiting to be integrated into the civil service. They denounce delays in the processing of their files and are calling for concrete measures to facilitate their recruitment. At the heart of their requests

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NATIONAL LIFE – Irmar expresses readiness for political dialogue but sets conditions

The political platform supporting former Head of State, Isika Rehetra Miaraka amin’i Andry Rajoelina (Irmar), responded to the call of Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refondation, this Wednesday at Iavoloha, as part of the consultations for election preparations. This opposition platform stated it is ready for political dialogue but has set specific conditions. Among

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SPORTS – Guy Laurent Ramanankamonjy takes the helm of Tafita

The National Fund for the Development of Sport and Youth (Tafita) has welcomed its new Director General. Guy Laurent Ramanankamonjy has taken the helm of this organization, which is attached to the Ministry of Youth and Sports. The handover ceremony with the interim Director General, Zina Alitera Rakotoson, was held on Tuesday in the conference

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In Ampanihy, the Peace Caravan unites communities around water, climate, and social cohesion

AMPANIHY, Madagascar, September 2, 2026 – National and local authorities, community leaders, women, youth, and residents of Ampanihy gathered today for the Peace Caravan. Over 250 participants are expected for this mobilization organized by the VOATSE project, “Climate Change, Peace and Security,” which includes a community march, participatory exchanges, and forum theater. This stage marks

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