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ANTSIRANANA – New Appointment of Secren CEO Sparks Controversy

The appointment of the new Director General of the Société d’Études, de Construction et de Réparation Navales (Secren) S.A. is currently drawing significant public attention, particularly following the Board of Directors’ decision to appoint Félicien Milison to lead the company. However, this decision has met with mixed reactions. The Secren Executive Association issued a statement […]

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TECHNOLOGY – The CCIA is building the economy of tomorrow

The Antananarivo Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCIA) aims to accelerate the digital transformation of the Malagasy economy. On June 19, in Antananarivo, it launched a conference dedicated to e-commerce and artificial intelligence (AI), in partnership with Goticom and under the aegis of the Ministry of Trade and Consumption. Held under the theme “E-Commerce, AI

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FESTIVAL ISLAND: Strengthening Ties Between Madagascar and Reunion Island in Toamasina

From July 17th to 19th, Toamasina will become a cultural crossroads where Malagasy and Reunion Island artists unite through music, dance, and solidarity. For its inaugural edition, the Island Vibes Festival arrives in Toamasina with a clear ambition: to build a genuine cultural bridge between Madagascar and Reunion Island while highlighting the richness of the

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NATIONAL DAY – A Presidential Banquet at Iavoloha?

A reception at Iavoloha following the military parade? The question is unavoidable. Yesterday, in mid-morning, the government’s official Facebook news outlet, ‘Dépêche informative Taratra,’ published an announcement addressed to the press, issued by the Prime Minister’s communications department. The authenticity of this press note is confirmed. It informs journalists of an accreditation application procedure for

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ENVIRONMENT – Organizing the recycling of electronic waste

In Ampefiloha, the electronic waste market is bustling with constant activity. Every day, crowds gather here—on one side, those looking to offload old phones, broken televisions, obsolete computers, or lamps; on the other, bargain hunters searching for rare second-hand spare parts. Nothing goes to waste in this improvised market in Ampefiloha. Traders recover every component.

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CHILD PORNOGRAPHY – Police search for a family

Yesterday, the National Police issued a wanted notice for a woman, her husband, and their two sons, who are suspected of involvement in child pornography. The National Police are currently searching for the couple and their two sons, suspected of producing and distributing child pornography videos on the Internet. According to information gathered, these four

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RALLYE JOVENA 8 – Mathieu narrowly leads ahead of Olivier

Three special stages were on the program for the first day of the 8th edition of the Rallye Jovena yesterday, highlighted by a fierce battle between Mathieu and Olivier. An ASACM trio takes the lead. The crew from the ASACM club, Mathieu Andrianjafy and Nathanaël, driving a Subaru Impreza, finished first at the end of

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AUGUSTE RAUX, HEAD COACH OF BAREA LADIES: ‘Outperforming South Africa would motivate us to go further’

Madagascar has qualified for the second qualifying round of the 2028 Olympic Games. The Barea Ladies eliminated the South Sudanese Bright Stars (2-1) in the first round and will face the Banyana Banyana in October. Looking back, what are your thoughts on the matches against the South Sudanese Bright Stars? We thought South Sudan was

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CHRISTINE ROLAND MANANA: “Beliefs Fuel Violence”

Living with albinism, Christine Roland Manana presides over the Association of People with Albinism in the Atsimo Andrefana region. Committed to defending the rights of her peers, she fights against their social exclusion and denounces the beliefs that fuel the discrimination and violence they face. Tell us a little about yourself. I am 34 years

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TRADITIONAL SINGING: ‘The Hira Gasy evolves without denying its roots’

From contemporary themes to acrobatic figures, the hira gasy adapts to its era while preserving the codes that have made it unique for generations. Discussing mobile phones, current social realities, or the daily concerns of the Malagasy people, all while wearing costumes inherited from the royal era: this contrast summarizes the trajectory of the hira

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