By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Midi Madagasikara
Madagascar’s Justice Minister Fanirisoa Ernaivo denied ordering the release of 11 Chinese prisoners, an accusation made by the secretary-general of the prison administration union. Her response came hours after a video of him was released, Midi Madagasikara reported.
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The head of Avaradrano prison was dismissed after 11 Chinese detainees disappeared, according to Madagascar’s Ministry of Justice. The case came to light during an inspection of the facility, Midi Madagasikara reports.
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A 43-year-old worker died on 8 October in Ambohimangakely after a crowbar came loose while a well was being dug and pierced his heart. The accident happened at about 4.40pm in Andafiavaratra, in the fokontany of Ambohidehilahy, Midi Madagasikara reports.
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The Malagasy app Misy offers a free tool to navigate Antananarivo’s taxi-be network. By entering a starting point and destination, users can find the route, stop and connections, Midi Madagasikara reports.
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A 27-year-old veterinary medicine seller was shot at the Tanambao V bus station in Toamasina during an attack by two masked men. The attackers reportedly fired after demanding money, Midi Madagasikara reports.
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El Niño threatens more than 2.5 million people in southern MadagascarAction Against Hunger warns that El Niño is expected to worsen drought in Madagascar’s Grand South, where more than 2.5 million people are already facing acute food insecurity. The NGO expects the worst food crisis in the region in the coming months since the 2021 crisis, according to RFI.
Kenya counts public servants after 6.2 billion shilling payroll fraudThe Kenyan government is launching a mandatory physical verification of public servants as part of an investigation into suspected payroll fraud estimated at 6.2 billion Kenyan shillings. The Ministry of Education began the headcount on 19 October, while investigators flagged 84 human resources officials and payroll irregularities, Tuko reports.The week in Africa
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