The clearing of the site for the future Flyover has entered its operational phase in Anosizato. Demolition of houses located in the areas affected by the project began following the start of compensation payments on August 5. Affected households have been given a one-month deadline to vacate the premises and salvage reusable materials from their […]
Natacha Razafindrakalo (ranked 61st in the world) made a successful debut at the Senior World Judo Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan. The Malagasy judoka, competing in the under 48 kg category, defeated Azerbaijani Shafag Hamidova (ranked 34th in the world) by ippon in just 1 minute and 13 seconds during her first match of the competition
Madagascar will be represented by three female judokas at the Senior World Judo Championships. The competition is taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 4 to 11. The athletes are Natacha Razafindrakalo, Laura Rasoanaivo—who is currently training in Kosovo—and Zo Andriambololona. This global summit serves as a new opportunity for the three Malagasy athletes to
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Official visit. Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refondation, arrived in Gaborone on Friday for an official visit to Botswana. According to the Head of State, the priority is to strengthen cooperation with member countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), with mining, energy, and agriculture identified as key sectors for discussion. Arriving around
A new hope for six children. The 8th mission of the NGO La Chaîne de l’Espoir in Madagascar, held from September 28 to October 2 at the Soavinandriana Hospital Center (Cenhosoa), successfully performed six interventions, including four open-heart surgeries. Fourteen members of the French NGO worked alongside 54 Malagasy professionals as part of a program
Fieldwork for the national consultation is underway. The national coordination team announced that the initial training for actors deployed in the districts begins this Monday, following the national-level training of trainers. This first phase of fieldwork, led by the Council of Christian Churches in Madagascar (FFKM) with the support of the Prime Minister’s Office, is
Improving the performance of jurisdictions through clearly defined objectives. On Thursday, judicial officials in Madagascar signed performance contracts setting out the missions and expected results to improve the functioning of the justice system. Minister of Justice Fanirisoa Ernaivo stated that officials who meet the set targets will be eligible for bonuses, while those who fail
World Mental Health Day will take on a musical dimension in Madagascar this year. Through the ’16 MESURES’ project, the Malagasy hip-hop scene will bring together several artists at Antsahamanitra on October 10th to raise awareness about mental health and contribute to the establishment of a hotline dedicated to suicide prevention in Madagascar. Artists such
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Expanding one’s network, engaging with professionals, and better understanding future prospects. Junior Chamber International (JCI) Madagascar is leveraging networking to support young people in their projects and career choices during the Youth Leader Summit, organized by JCI Iarivo in Antaninarenina, which ran from Thursday to Saturday. “Do not just be spectators of this event. Be
Increasing egg consumption among Malagasy households is the goal of the fifth “Egg Festival,” held on Friday, October 2, 2026, in Antanetibe Mahazaza, one of the main egg production hubs in Madagascar. While national consumption is estimated at only 20 eggs per person per year, industry stakeholders are focusing on awareness campaigns to encourage households
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