The guest list for Friday’s Independence Day military parade includes several African heads of state. The President of Comoros has confirmed his attendance, and there is a strong likelihood that the Presidents of Kenya and Gabon will follow suit. A surprise move by the leadership: this information had not been released in any official communications […]
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An operation to clear vendors occupying the sidewalks around the Scama market was carried out last Saturday. Located between Ankilifaly and Betania, the market sits along the road connecting these two sub-districts. This recently renovated road is now strictly off-limits to vendors and merchants. The Atsimo-Andrefana region and the urban commune of Toliara have installed
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Global trade is evolving at a rapid pace, and the Port of Toamasina intends to keep up. The port’s expansion is entering a new phase. The Port of Toamasina Autonomous Management Company (SPAT) aims to establish a new dry port to maximize container storage before their transshipment to Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean. This
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The installation of the temporary metallic bridge at Mangapaika, located at PK 505 of National Road 4 (RN4) connecting Mahajanga to Antananarivo, was completed last Friday. Traffic has been restored and the route is now open to vehicles. The repairs took ten days following the collapse of the original bridge two weeks ago when a
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Madagascar is finalizing its cybersecurity law, marking a significant milestone. “The process is nearing completion, and the new regulatory framework will be published shortly,” stated Mahefa Andriamampiadana, Minister of Digital Development, Posts and Telecommunications, during the opening of the Cybersecurity Symposium held at the Novotel Alarobia yesterday and today. Cybersecurity is no longer an option,
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Following the suicide of young Narovana in January, authorities have pulled all ‘Death Note’ books from the market. While the book itself does not encourage suicide, the young girl believed in reincarnation and sought to be reborn as a boy. Six months after the tragedy, her parents shared their testimony on the national broadcaster. Their
While agricultural policies have favored foreign or hybrid rice seeds for decades, deemed more productive, several traditional Malagasy varieties continue to survive in rural areas. Inherited through generations of farmers, they remain cultivated in certain regions despite their lower yields. This phenomenon is particularly visible in the Central Highlands, where a few ancient varieties are
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Easing congestion in Anosy. Significant traffic jams have been alleviated. Motorists coming from Ambohidahy no longer need to detour via the lower part of Antsahamanitra to access the area. A road segment, where major pipeline replacement work has been underway since March, has been reopened to traffic. “The road on the Anosy side (Editor’s note:
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A woman and her daughter perished in the shipwreck of the vessel “Zanadrano 3,” which occurred yesterday around 4:00 AM off the coast of Ambodiharina, in the Mahanoro district. The boat, which departed from Betampona bound for Mahanoro, was carrying approximately twenty passengers, including seven children and thirteen adults, along with three crew members. On
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The Star Tour Tana brought the Antsonjombe Coliseum to life with concerts, entertainment, and moments of shared joy in a family-friendly atmosphere. For three days, Antsonjombe pulsed with the rhythm of celebration. From June 19 to 21, thousands of visitors flocked to the Coliseum to participate in the Star Tour Tana 2026, transforming the site
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