Sitraka Rakotobe leaves behind the memory of a passionate and committed journalist. Malagasy journalism has lost one of its most dedicated voices. Journalist Sitraka Rakotobe passed away yesterday following a sudden illness that occurred in the morning while he was at a construction site. Despite rescue efforts, he could not be saved.
Since 2016, Sitraka Rakotobe had established himself in the Malagasy media landscape through his rigor and sharp eye for current events, particularly cultural news. He began his career at L'Hebdo de Madagascar before joining L'Express de Madagascar as a cultural journalist. Throughout his career, he also worked at Ao Raha, Madagascar Matin, and then La Vérité and La Vérité Hebdo, where he had been working for the past 5 years.
Recognized for his professional standards and commitment to quality writing, he paid particular attention to each of his articles. An avid reader of French magazines, he had developed a special sensitivity for cultural information and defended his work with conviction. Among his recent investigations were "Ludo Game: A Popular Pastime Turned Profitable," published on April 3, and "Pregnancy and Newborn Photography: Much More Than a Trend," published this Friday, August 7.
His passing leaves a great void among his loved ones and colleagues. He leaves behind a daughter and a pregnant wife. His remains are currently at Tsara Levenana in Ambohibao.
To his family, loved ones, and the entire Malagasy press community, tributes and condolences continue to pour in to honor the memory of a passionate journalist, demanding in his craft and deeply devoted to his profession.