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The ‘Key’ Malady: Central Bank Rate Hike Sparks Economic Policy Conflict

Confusion reigns as the Central Bank of Madagascar has raised its key interest rate to 12.5%, ostensibly to curb inflation. This move stands in stark contrast to the government’s stated goals of stimulating economic recovery, encouraging investment, and facilitating access to financing as outlined in the General State Program. The lack of coordination between the […]

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TENNIS – WOMEN’S FIRST SERIES – Tsantaniony Ihariniaina remains untouchable

The hierarchy was respected. Tsantaniony Ihariniaina retained her Madagascar women’s first series championship title on Saturday at the Acsa Ambohidahy court No. 1. Having already been crowned in 2023, 2024, and 2025, Tsantaniony Ihariniaina dominated Elisoa Andriantefihasina in two sets, 6/3, 6/1, securing her fourth consecutive national crown. The score of 6/3, 6/1 might suggest

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The Legacy of Laughter

René Goscinny would have turned one hundred this year. For countless individuals, his inimitable humor has touched their heartstrings throughout their lives. In Madagascar, a country where many have enjoyed the adventures of Asterix, Lucky Luke, or Iznogoud since childhood, Goscinny’s texts have provided hours of laughter within these classic comic book masterpieces. Libraries and

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OFFICIAL EXAM – Vakinankaratra and Diana regions release Baccalaureate results

The publication of the 2026 Baccalaureate results continues across various regions. Following Itasy and Fianarantsoa, the results for the Vakinankaratra and Diana regions were released on Friday. Vakinankaratra recorded an overall pass rate of 42.83%, while in Diana, only data concerning general education is currently available, showing a pass rate of 48%. The 2026 session

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DIPLOMACY – Evolution of SADC’s position on Madagascar’s political situation expected following the Durban Summit

Progress in the process of restoring constitutional order in Madagascar is being discussed in South Africa, where the 46th Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is taking place. The topic is expected to be at the heart of the meeting between the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, and the President of

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EYE HEALTH – Ravoahangy Andrianavalona Hospital and the Madagascar Vision Institute partner to train more ophthalmologists

A challenge to overcome. The shortage of ophthalmologists in Madagascar remains a barrier to accessing eye care, particularly outside of Antananarivo. To help strengthen available expertise, the Madagascar Vision Institute (IVM) is focusing on training and providing specialized literature. A program to this effect is already underway, according to the institute’s founder, who is currently

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AGRICULTURE – 100,000 hectares targeted to revive the coffee sector and restore Madagascar’s status as an exporter

Improving existing plantations and developing new areas across 100,000 hectares in the Atsinanana region and the Central Highlands is one of the main pillars adopted by the government to revive the coffee sector over the next ten years. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, the goal is to meet local demand and

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Development Fund: Madagascar contributes $500,000 to support poor countries backed by the AfDB

A symbolic gesture. Madagascar has allocated $500,000 to the seventeenth replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-17). While the commitment is modest compared to the $11 billion total envelope planned for the 2026-2028 period, it signals the Malagasy authorities’ desire to transition from a beneficiary to an active partner of the African Development Bank (AfDB).

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CYBERCRIME – Madagascar strengthens its legal framework against AI-driven digital threats

Madagascar is set to overhaul its legal framework to combat cybercrime and modernize regulations governing electronic communications and digital infrastructure. According to the Ministry of Digital Development, Posts, and Telecommunications (MNDPT), the government has approved several measures, including the signing of the UN Cybercrime Convention (the “Hanoi Convention”) and joining the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation

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BASKETBALL – Madagascar defeated by Tunisia, will play for seventh place in the U18 Afrobasket

The Ankoay suffered their third defeat at the U18 Afrobasket in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Friday evening. The Malagasy national team was beaten (86-51) by Tunisia during the first classification match for fifth to eighth place, held this Friday at the Treichville multipurpose hall. As was the case against Mali in their last group match

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