The National Conference on "Food Self-sufficiency" was held at the CCI Ivato from June 16 to 18, 2022. The State is convinced that agriculture is the key to the fight against food insecurity and a tool for the development of the country, and that it can revive the economy, President Andry Rajoelina said during the opening ceremony...

We will have a farmers' assembly, which will be the new status of the farmers' building; one-stop shops will also be created in all the districts of the island. There will be a Land Ownership Advisory Board, as well as Land Donations, which will include lawyers and judges. These are some of the proposals put forward by the President of the Republic, to achieve food self-sufficiency in Madagascar.

The suggestions of all the actors have been heard, in terms of development of the rural environment, increase in productivity, achievement of food self-sufficiency, declared the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock. the State aims to develop effective and sustainable solutions for the promotion of agriculture, livestock and fisheries, said Minister Ramilison Harifidy.

Razafimbololona Angeline, President of the National Chamber of Farmers, believes and hopes that if the key points are fully implemented, it will undoubtedly lead to rural development and food security.

Message from the Bishops at the end of the Pilgrimage

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, You who have come in such large numbers to take part in this national pilgrimage, as well as all of you who are following it from home through the media. We, the bishops of Madagascar, would like to express our deep gratitude to you for having responded to our invitation and for having brought this jubilee initiated by Pope Francis to life spiritually. With you, we take up Mary's song: ‘My soul exalts the Lord’ and we repeat with her: ‘What shall I repay the Lord for all the good he has done me?’....

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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