Farmers in many parts of the country are worried about the lack of rainfall or delays in the agricultural season. Not enough for the start of production at the beginning of the summer season of the 2020 and 2021 agricultural campaigns .

The first rains arrived around October, but rains were scarce and days have been dry since then. Farmers, who are already used to it, start working as early as October or early November. Many parts of the island have been affected by the drought, with farmers warning in late November that the lack of rain will cause problems for the agricultural season. Rice prices have also risen in the past few months... Farmers and farmers' groups have been alerted to the government and financial partners to take action in the face of such weather conditions. The State through the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock and Fisheries and the weather forecasting department has provided solutions.

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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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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