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Madagascar/University of Toamasina: Classes suspended for one month after Cyclone Gezani

Auteur: Ivoirematin

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Madagascar/Université de Toamasina : Suspension des cours pour un mois après le passage de Gezani

The Barikadimy campus is healing its wounds. Following the devastation caused by Cyclone Gezani , the scientific council of the University of Toamasina has decided to suspend teaching activities for a period of four weeks , effective from February 16.

A report of major damage

The severe weather spared no structure. Preliminary assessments reveal critical damage to:

  1. The administrative buildings.
  2. The classrooms.
  3. University residences.

The Minister of Higher Education, Ndaohialy Manda-Vy Ravonimanantsoa , went to the site on February 16 to coordinate the emergency response.

The reconstruction plan: Priority to housing and energy

The ministry has defined a clear roadmap to enable a rapid and safe recovery. Priority areas include:

  1. Emergency rehabilitation of the university residence to house students.
  2. Restoration of educational infrastructure.
  3. Restoration of essential services : An appeal has been made to Jirama to restore access to water and electricity throughout the campus.
"The objective is to guarantee the continuity of the academic year and the safety of students." — Ministry statement.

A few exceptions for graduating students

Although classes are suspended, the university remains flexible. In order not to penalize the 2024-2025 graduating classes, exams and thesis defenses may be maintained on a case-by-case basis, depending on the logistical capacity of each faculty.

Auteur: Ivoirematin
Publié le: Jeudi 19 Février 2026

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