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The gunshots ceased at noon after a 2 hours long battle, onThursday May 20th, 2010. The FIGN forces pulled back behind their lines in face of colonel Richard Ravalomanana's Emmo-Reg supported by the HAT special Intervention Force. An FIS trooper has been killed in action. Negotiations started as the forces loyal to the HAT were deploying around the " mutinous "base camp. Lire la suite »

The minister of the Communication is naturally the HAT government's first member to react and condemn the police led brutality against the Frequence Plus radio station's facilities. Nathalie Rabe is keen on displaying evidences of solidarity with the Malagasy reporters' guild and even denounced the increasing violence against the press. Lire la suite »

The series of bad stories often ending in a hospital in Antananarivo, and eventually on a forensics table, have significantly tarnished the reputation of corporations sending workers in Lebanon. For sure there are some happy endings, but not enough to hide the massive abuses undergone by a strong majority of Malagasy expatriates. A better educational level and the good luck chance of coming across a "nice" employer have anyway granted good experiences to some workers in this Middle Orient's nation. Lire la suite »

The Clerical Leaders' Movement has been playing behind its 22 line since the outbreak of Ambohimamory case in which state policemen had been wounded by the inhabitants. The guilts thought the victims to have been drunken officers coming to arrest the FJKM temple's clergyman. The reverend Roger Andriamisata has been invited to join the state police's facilities in Ankadilalana for investigation. Reconciliation between clergymen and the policemen is, however, underway. Lire la suite »

During his umpteenth TV show of the year, colonel Richard Ravalomanana produced a professional performance. He boasted the security forces' efficiency by parading the seized weapons and narating the saga time and time again. The commander of the Analamanga region's state police is being angered by simulation allegations, even more when an alleged putsch attempt is in stake. Lire la suite »

The transitional authorities have found their new man for the Malagasy national football team. The French technician Jean-Paul Rabier has been selected to lead the Bareas to an eluding qualification to international competition, if ever possibLe. The new coach is not yet a top European league gun, but he is making his way forward where he can. Lire la suite »

The dictatorship imposed by the latest militarily supported popular unrests is regularly being shaken by shambles within the armed forces. The presumed Coup to be allegedly ignited by the hypothetical conquest of the Prime Minister's facilities has definitely sealed division. Anti HAT officers and soldiers pressured by the dictatorship are increasingly willing to clear for action while the pro Rajoelina ones are renewing loyalty to their leader. Lire la suite »

The HAT Special Intervention Force and the Emmo Reg got a significant success: 19 individuals, of which 17 servicing militaries and reserve troops have been arrested on Sunday morning April 18th, 2010. According to Lt-Colonel Lylson, they were planning an attack on the palace of Mahazoarivo by night. The transition's armed hand is promising severe retaliation. Lire la suite »

The ministry for medias, well rather the one in charge of communication is committing to install inclusive and consensual flags for the reporting profession. HAT Minister Nathalie Rabe's policy is meaning to offer independence as well as responsibility to reporting. The minister and various editors in chiefs have debated the new electoral information processing charter. Lire la suite »

The latest manhunt which ended again in a bloodbath between bad guys and police officers is entrenching insecurity feelings in Antananarivo. This time around, the scene took place in the commercial district of Antaninarenina, a stone's throw away from the presidential palace. Organes Rakotomihantarizaka tried to moderate the tones set by police forces' violence. Lire la suite »