The Madagascar U18 national team is entering the final stretch of its preparation before departing for Harare, where they will compete in the Zone 6 qualifiers for the U18 Afrobasket from July 22 to 30. Facing host nation Zimbabwe and Namibia, the young Ankoay have no room for error, as only the winner of the […]
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Did you know that it is now possible to open a bank account without visiting a branch? This remote account opening feature is now available through the BNI Madagascar mobile application. This initiative aims to address the geographical and time constraints faced by a portion of the Malagasy population regarding access to financial services. In
A large delegation from Jirama visited the National Assembly this Thursday to respond to a summons from the parliamentary inquiry commission regarding the state-owned company. The interim Director General of the national water and electricity company, General Hajatiana Rasolomanana, accompanied by his team, participated in a lengthy question-and-answer session with members of the commission, chaired
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Madagascar has initiated discussions on establishing a legal framework and a national policy for green jobs. A three-day roundtable held in Antaninarenina brings together relevant ministries and technical and financial partners to assess the current state of green jobs and skills before their formalization. The goal is to identify and evaluate existing green jobs and
Antananarivo, July 10, 2026 – The first meeting of the Steering Committee (COPIL) for the MIRA project (Focusing on Information, Respect, and Accompaniment) was held at the French Embassy in Antananarivo. Funded by the French Embassy until September 2027, the MIRA project aims to significantly improve women’s healthcare in Antananarivo by enhancing the quality, accessibility,
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The exchange of strikes between the United States and Iran continues with no sign of de-escalation. More than thirty civilians have been killed in Iran since the resumption of clashes on July 7, according to the latest toll released by Iranian authorities. Meanwhile, military operations are spreading to several regions of the Middle East. The
The difficulties in accessing internships, employment, and study conditions dominated the discussions between students of the University of Antananarivo and several institutional officials during a dialogue organized on Monday at the Ankatso campus, on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. Students highlighted the lack of infrastructure and equipment in universities, the challenges in securing
Approval is in sight. The Akamasoa movement, founded by Father Pedro Opeka, will soon see its agricultural technical high school become operational in Antolojanahary, in the commune of Andranovelona, on the road to Ankazobe. Its partnership with the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training (METFP) will facilitate the opening of this institution, where civil
The wait is over for candidates of the Brevet d’études du premier cycle (BEPC) in the Antananarivo Ville School District (Cisco). Slightly more than one in two students passed the exams. The results of the official examination, which concludes the four years of middle school, were published by the Ministry of National Education on Wednesday
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While the Council of Christian Churches in Madagascar (FFKM), officially tasked with leading the national consultations, is still struggling to effectively launch the process on the ground, the Ministry of State in charge of Refoundation is accelerating the pace. The Ministry of Refoundation is taking the lead while the FFKM delays the launch of the
