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TOLIARA – Independence Day Celebrations Marked by Tradition

The traditional June 26th parade took place along the Toliara waterfront, where approximately sixty entities were presented to the public. Representatives from the public sector, led by the Armed Forces, security forces, and naval forces, marched first, followed by decentralized technical services, NGOs, and private sector representatives. Students from middle schools, high schools, and universities, […]

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ENVIRONMENT – Drought strikes the Menabe region

The Menabe region is facing several environmental challenges, as the effects of climate change are beginning to take their toll. “The population is suffering, and water resources are depleting. Along the RN35 and RN34 national roads, the situation is striking: the rivers are completely dry,” stated Nolave Luck Aristide Andriatsihala, Minister of Environment and Sustainable

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KICKBOXING – AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP – Malagasy athletes sweep twenty-two medals

The kickboxers from the Great Island put on a stellar performance. The Malagasy delegation swept a total of twenty-two medals, including fourteen gold, three silver, and five bronze, at the African Championships held at the Mfandena Gymnasium in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The continental summit took place from June 21st to 27th. Competing in the -46 kg

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JUDO – JOHANNESBURG OPEN – Madagascar Shines with Three Gold Medals

The Johannesburg Open concluded yesterday, with the Malagasy delegation delivering a brilliant performance, securing three gold medals, two silver, and one bronze. A successful haul. The Malagasy athletes at the African Open in Johannesburg, which ended yesterday, claimed three gold medals, two silver, and one bronze. Multiple national youth and senior champion, Kevin Emilson Ralevazaha,

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NAVIGATION – A suspicious ship prowls in the Atsimo Andrefana zone

The vessel “LSS SUCESS” should not, in principle, have approached the exclusive economic zone south of Madagascar. Having departed from Mozambique with a cargo of livestock destined, according to Mozambican authorities, for Guinea-Conakry, it is now raising numerous questions. The alert was raised by Malagasy authorities on Saturday evening. A cattle transport ship, originating from

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FOREST PROTECTION – Communities at the forefront

Communities are becoming increasingly involved in the protection and management of forests. Through the Tany Meva Foundation’s community projects, 20,000 hectares of forest have been placed under sustainable management via natural resource management transfers (TGRN). Additionally, these efforts have enabled the conservation or management of 1,000,000 hectares of land and over 200,000 hectares of marine

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS – Airtel Madagascar launches the 035 prefix

Airtel Madagascar is launching a new prefix this June, as its active subscriber base continues to grow, surpassing the 5 million mark. “The introduction of the 035 prefix marks a structural milestone in our development. It reflects the sustained growth of Airtel Madagascar and our commitment to supporting the connectivity and financial inclusion needs of

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PERFORMANCE – The Vola sy Noro remake plays to a full house

Staged yesterday at the CCESCA, the tribute concert to the duo Vola sy Noro drew a large crowd, captivated by the interpretation of the legendary duo’s greatest hits. The melodies of Vola sy Noro continue to resonate across multiple generations. Yesterday, the remake of the tribute show, first presented last December, was a resounding success

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Book Review: Dissecting the 1972-1975 Transition in Madagascar

In a book published last week, Professor Jeannot Rasoloarison and Dr. Denis Lahiniriko highlight the lessons from the political transition period from 1972 to 1975, which was officially presented in Antananarivo. Understanding the past to better grasp the future—this is the ambition held by the two historians who presented their work, The Transitional Regime in

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LITERATURE – Elie Ramanankavana bridges journalism and poetry

During the official launch of Litera A: Chronique de la syllabe de flamme, the writer offers a reflection on writing, memory, and the cycles of Malagasy history. “I have no message, but rather an idea. A symbol.” It was with this opening that Elie Ramanankavana presented his new book, Litera A: Chronique de la syllabe

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