European company Semlex, the Malagasy State's supplier for the manufacture of passports, has terminated its contract; the State will proceed with an international tender, according to the Council of Ministers

Outgoing President Andry Rajoelina has filed his candidature for the presidential elections, becoming the 28th candidate on the ballot scheduled for 9 November 2023, a controversial move due to his dual French and Malagasy citizenship

At least 12 killed in stampede at Indian Ocean Island Games opening ceremony; the crush occurred as crowds tried to enter the Mahamasina Municipal Stadium in Antananarivo

The filing of nominations for the 9 November presidential election opens today 23 August and potential candidates will have until 6 September to submit their nomination files to the High Constitutional Court in Ambohidahy

Civil society organizations denounce a critical situation at the Office national pour l'environnement, demanding that a new Director General be appointed as soon as possible