The draw for the 2026 Africa Women’s Sevens has been finalized. The Makis Ladies 7s will compete in Pool C alongside Uganda, Mauritius, and Burkina Faso during this continental tournament, which will take place in Nairobi, Kenya, on November 7th and 8th. On paper, the selection… Captured & Published at: 2026-10-10 08:24:06 (Madagascar Local Time […]
The entrance examination for the Malagasy National Police is seeing unprecedented interest this year. A total of 18,242 candidates are trying their luck to secure one of the 1,000 student positions available. This represents a clear increase compared to previous editions, which typically saw around 14,000 applicants. This staggering figure speaks volumes about the current
The “cold” struggle for influence between France and Russia continues. While the former intends to renew its relations with the Great Island, it does not forget to provide us with a drone and finance a combat training course for our military. At the same time, to mark this renewal, the new… Captured & Published at:
Digital transformation is redefining the missions of the postal network. On the occasion of World Post Day, celebrated on October 9, the Minister in charge of Posts, Mahefa Andriamampiadana, recalled the importance of this network in exchanges and socio-economic development. Beyond the distribution of letters and parcels, postal services now contribute to commercial activities, particularly
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The continental governing body has entrusted a high-responsibility position to a Malagasy national. Vola Raoelison, the current Secretary General of the Madagascar Judo Federation and former president of the Analamanga League (2016-2025), who holds a black belt, was appointed as the Executive Director of the African Judo Union (AJU) effective October 8. This appointment is
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The Madagascar Wrestling Federation is sending three fighters to the third edition of the Regional Education and Development Tournament (REDT), which will take place from October 9 to 18 in Mauritius. Noël Louis François Rakotomanga will compete in the senior category (under 57 kg). The other two are U17 youth athletes: Zetony Lancia Razafimahova (under
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A meeting dedicated to the development of the national partnership plan for open government was held at La Résidence, in Ankerana. This initiative comes as Madagascar does not yet meet all the conditions required by the international framework for good governance and has not reached the indicators set to improve the management of public affairs.
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The protection of workers and the improvement of employment conditions were at the heart of the “Dialogues on Labor, Employment, and Public Service,” held on October 7 and 8, 2026. For two days, representatives from ministries, workers, employers, unions, and social actors discussed the challenges faced in the professional world. Under the theme “Valuing the
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The labor sector in Madagascar is set for reforms. A two-day consultation between the State and various labor stakeholders concluded last Thursday at the Ivato International Conference Center (CCI). Discussions focused on the need to reform the management policy for civil servant salaries and allowances. The consultations highlighted the necessity of establishing a new index
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Following the third consecutive championship title for the GNBC women’s team on Sunday, head coach Eli Michael Rakotonindrina reflects on the keys to this success and shares his ambitions for the continent. Regarding the feeling after the third consecutive title, Rakotonindrina expressed immense joy, noting that the hard work throughout the season paid off. He
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