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always more people in soup kitchens

In the capital of Madagascar, soup kitchens attract a little more people every day. Between the economic consequences of the health crisis and the general impoverishment of the country, the number of people in need has never been so high, the associations explain. From our correspondent in Antananarivo,16.00 In the…

new source of Covid-19 contamination at the University of Diego-Suarez

University of Diego-Suarez, in the far north of the country, a new source of Covid-19 contamination. For several months, the Big Island has had few new cases and the state of health was lifted in mid-October. But in a few days, 83 cases were identified in the capital of the Diana region. A situation that raises concerns that the virus will re-emerge.…

The Malagasy government is limiting the price of imported rice after weeks of increases

In Madagascar, the government has set the price per kilogram of rice. For several weeks, this food, basic food on the Big Island, has continued to increase. The prices of the different rice varieties at the grocery stores vary between 2200 and 2500 Ariarys (between 0.50 and 0.50 euros). Duties that Malagasy households can no longer afford. In the Anosibe district, inside the capital's largest wholesale market, most merchants heard the news about rice pricing in the morning. Their prices have not changed and few agree to…

a citizens’ debate on the priorities of the state budget

The text, which was adopted last week by the National Assembly, provoked strong reactions from the opposition and civil society. The latter had condemned "a budget voted in a hurry and contrary to the needs and challenges of the people". Yesterday afternoon, the Rohy movement, which brings together associations across the country, organized a citizens' debate in the capital Antananarivo to better…

artificial rain to combat drought

Madagascar is currently suffering from a pluviometric deficit leading to a shortage of drinking water in several regions of the country and not just in the south where famine is widespread. While the rainy season should be in full swing, the meteorology department decided last week to start "artificial rain" to allow the springs to be regenerated. The first resort to benefit from it was Fianarantsoa in…

accusations of higher education for sexual corruption

A survey conducted by the Malina network of investigative journalists and published on December 1 reveals that sexual corruption is now common in some university courses. as reported from Antananarivo, Sarah TétaudA fellatio against a good grade in the test, an intercourse to secure a place in such a sector ... It is a creeping…

debate on social reform

In Madagascar, it causes fear and mistrust among citizens but is still an important tool for the country's functioning. She is the Malagasy administration. Yesterday, the association for former students at the National School of Administration at the French Institute in Madagascar organized a debate on the theme "serving the Malagasy state in the 21st century". How do I think about the administration,…

Tulear hosts the island’s first business forum

From Madagascar, from today to 3 December 2020, the first regional business forum on the island must be held. On this occasion, the locked region of Atsimo-Andrefana, furthest south of the island, was chosen to host the very first edition. Two hundred participants are therefore expected in the city of Tulear, economic actors, project managers, representatives of ministries and local authorities but also…

adopted by the National Assembly, the Finance Bill raises controversy

Madagascar's civil society is reacting after the adoption, late in the evening on Friday 27 November, of the deputies 2021. This text, which will regulate the country's public spending for the coming year, was validated by the lower house, mostly pro-regime, after only three hours of debate in the House and an amendment. Members of the opposition party TIM boycotted the vote. The ROHY platform, which…

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