Cyclones Fytia and Gezani caused widespread damage and sparked a humanitarian emergency in Madagascar; UNICEF says the storms affected communities, damaging homes, schools and health facilities, and disrupting access to water and essential services

Airtel Africa is testing direct satellite-to-mobile connectivity in Madagascar as first market; The technology allows mobile phones to connect directly to satellites in areas without network coverage, improving access to communications in remote regions

The Prime Minister pledges to break the administrative deadlock that is compromising budget expenditure; slowness and cumbersome administrative procedures are reasons for the government's poor budget execution, said pledging to eliminate these obstacles

The celebrations of Madagascar's 66th anniversary of independence on 26.6.26 were marked by a very direct speech from the President of the Refoundation of the Republic, who urged people to reflect on the path to follow to build a truly sovereign nation

Ravatomanga, tycoon founder of Sodiat Group, a major conglomerate with interests in transport, aviation, construction, media, energy, agriculture, is confirmed in custody in Mauritius on suspicion of money laundering involving approximately $163 million