The FJKM (Fiangonan’i Jesoa Kristy eto Madagasikara) celebrated its 58th anniversary yesterday, coinciding with the launch of a national retraining program for its 1,300 pastors. This dual event was marked by faith and commitment. Religious services were held across seven national centers hosting the pastoral training. In Canada, a service was also held at the […]
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In Durban, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) reaffirmed its support for the Refoundation process in Madagascar. It welcomed the steps already taken while reiterating the principles that should guide the remainder of the process. Inclusive governance. This term appears in the section of the communiqué concerning Madagascar, issued during the 46th Summit of Heads
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In a month and a half, 107 people reported missing have been found. Among them, ten had simulated their own kidnapping, according to the Tsaralalàna Command Center. At the Tsaralalàna Command Center, every missing person report continues to mobilize resources. Ten individuals recently claimed to have been kidnapped, before investigations revealed that they had actually
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A prominent figure in Malagasy salegy and musical entertainment, Papa James has passed away in South Africa, leaving behind a 36-year career and a long-cherished dream of returning to his homeland. He dreamed of returning to Diego (Antsiranana), the city where it all began. He hoped to perform on stage in Madagascar once more and
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After several projects carried out between Madagascar and France, Dina Mialinelina returns to the Malagasy stage this Friday at La Teinturerie, ahead of a second scheduled performance in the country. Dina Mialinelina’s voice will resonate once again in Madagascar. This Friday, August 21, the artist will take over La Teinturerie with her quintet for an
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While hundreds of thousands of tourists flocked to Spain this week for the total solar eclipse, Madagascar faces a much longer wait. The next total eclipse visible from Antananarivo is not expected until January 30, 2139. To find a comparable event, one must look back to July 11, 1619, when an exceptional total eclipse crossed
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From X-ray film to modern scanners, the Soavinandriana Hospital Center (Cenhsoa) has undergone a profound transformation. A former technician testifies to this evolution and the challenges ahead. Chief Gendarme of the exceptional class, Olivier Christophe Mampitohy, is one of the veterans of the Soavinandriana Hospital Center (Cenhsoa). He symbolizes the living memory of the technical
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Following the decree of September 26, 1896, on the abolition of slavery by Resident General Hippolyte Laroche, several prominent figures, such as Prince Ramahatra, Governor General of the Ambatomanga Military Circle, and Prime Minister Rasanjy, expressed their views. In his speech on October 2, Prince Ramahatra did not hide his contempt for the joy of
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A million-dollar question: where are the following streets located? Rue Titsy, Rue Toera, Rue Tsiombikibo, Rue Emile Razafimandimby, and many others. While one might try to find them on Google or in travel guides, many are missing. The city of Antananarivo has made an effort to install street signs with the city hall’s colors—blue background
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At least 36 people were treated at the Joseph Ravoahangy Andrianavalona (HJRA) Hospital in Ampefiloha over the weekend following food poisoning after consuming ‘compose’ and sandwiches purchased from a shop in Ambatomaro. The shop has been temporarily closed, and samples of the oil used to make mayonnaise have been sent to the laboratory for testing.
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