The Irmar political group states it is ready for dialogue but demands a climate of appeasement first. It calls for the implementation of recommendations from SADC, the African Union, and the United Nations. “Appeasement must precede dialogue.” This is the emphasis of the “Isika rehetra miaraka amin’i Andry Rajoelina” (Irmar) political group in a statement […]
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Products from local sectors are gradually finding their place on European shelves and commercial circuits. This initiative has been supported by Germany since 2023. For Oliver Knoerich, the German Ambassador to Antananarivo, the challenge goes beyond simply finding buyers. It is primarily about preparing companies to meet the requirements of the European market. The initiative
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Madagascar will face South Africa in the second round of the qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, with matches scheduled for early October. A tough challenge lies ahead. Following their first-round victory against South Sudan, the Barea Ladies will take on the South Africans. The Barea will play the Banyana Banyana in the
Two gamers from the Great Island have confirmed their supremacy on the continental stage. The duo, 26-year-old Mamitiana Ralainaivo, alias JZ Rayan, and 26-year-old Tianasoa Rakotoarisoa, known as Roberto SK, have won the African eFootball console championship title, marking the fourth such victory for Madagascar. These ‘Barea’ of eFootball have qualified to represent not only
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A major crackdown. The National Police discovered two human eyeballs during an operation conducted in 67 Ha Sud on Wednesday. Officers from the 7th Arrondissement police station had been alerted to the presence of two men posing as human organ traffickers, specifically targeting eyes from individuals with albinism. The suspects were apprehended at a local
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I was not a member of the RPR (Rally for the Republic), and who knows what possessed me to send a letter to “Monsieur Balladur,” addressed by post to some party office whose address I had somehow found. I don’t think I kept a copy of that letter, and one would have to rely on
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We may soon be held accountable before the courts for verifying or sharing information online. But when will we be able to demand that the State answer to citizens regarding the information it holds? This is a question worth asking in the debate surrounding Bill No. 042/2026 on the fight against cybercrime, which is set
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The regional budget conference dedicated to the preparation of the 2027 Finance Act was held on Tuesday in Mahajanga. The highlighted priorities include access to drinking water and electricity, as well as agriculture and infrastructure. Following several other regions, Mahajanga hosted a regional budget conference last Tuesday as part of the preparation for the 2027
Strengthened cooperation between China and Egypt. The two countries signed several agreements and announced new areas of cooperation during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Egypt on September 1-2, 2026. One of the key commitments involves launching the third phase of the Egypt-China industrial zone, which already hosts 200 companies and represents approximately four
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International Malagasy referees will also be in action for African club competitions this week. Four Malagasy referees have been appointed by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) for the match between the Comorian side Atomic Ngome and the Black Bulls of Mozambique. Josianno Elivas Lominson Todihajaniaïna will be the central referee for this match, which
