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France in 1918

“Jean de Florette” and “Manon des Sources”: two of the most beautiful stories from the works of Marcel Pagnol. The narrative is set at the beginning of the 20th century, shortly after the 1914-1918 war: the automobile was still in its early, sputtering stages, and the telephone was a luxury that only a bar owner […]

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AIRTEL – WhatsApp calls in isolated areas via satellite

Madagascar is experimenting with telephony without terrestrial mobile networks. Airtel Madagascar is testing Direct-to-Cell technology with SpaceX. This innovation allows a 4G smartphone to connect directly to a satellite when no terrestrial mobile network is available. The experiment was conducted in Sadabe in the presence of the Minister of Digital Development, Digital Transformation, Posts and

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TENNIS – BILLIE JEAN KING – Madagascar bids farewell to Group II promotion

The dream has faded. Defeated 3-0 by Nigeria during the fourth day of the Billie Jean King Cup at the National Tennis Centre in Gaborone, Botswana, the Malagasy team can no longer contend for the promotion play-offs. The ‘Akomba’ will have to wait until the next edition to hope to join Group II. Facing Nigeria

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Madagascar Airlines: Commercial Agency Resumes Operations in Mahajanga

Madagascar aims to welcome one million tourists by 2028, three times its initial target. To achieve this, the country is focusing on the gradual opening of its airspace, the creation of new direct routes, and increasing flight frequencies. As part of its recovery and gradual return, the national airline has just reopened its commercial agency

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Russo-Malagasy Cooperation: TVM Launches ‘Russamada TV’

The Malagasy National Television (TVM) is enriching its programming schedule with ‘Russamada TV’, a new weekly show dedicated to the relations between Madagascar and Russia. Broadcast every Thursday at 7:00 PM, it aims to inform the public about the main pillars of cooperation between the two countries. Presented by journalist Fabienne Andomalala Rakotomananjo, the show

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ANNIVERSARY CONCERT – The next generation of Ny Railovy takes the stage

The “Ny Railovy 70 2.0” concert, scheduled for July 26, marks the return of this legendary group, now carried by a new generation determined to perpetuate its legacy. On July 26, the CCI Ivato amphitheater will host the grand return of Ny Railovy. Through the “Ny Railovy 70 2.0” concert, the fourth generation will celebrate

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SOCIETY – Fano Andrianoely breaks crochet stereotypes

Fano Andrianoely, a passionate student, is breaking down prejudices surrounding crochet and advocating for an art form open to everyone, regardless of gender. Long associated with a feminine sphere, crochet now attracts enthusiasts from all walks of life. Among them is Fano Andrianoely, a young student determined to prove that this craft is, above all,

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National Route 4: The Mahajanga-Berivotra section draws heavy criticism

For the past year, the road section between the city of Mahajanga and Berivotra has been the subject of numerous complaints from road users. This bumpy stretch is characterized by an advanced state of decay and chaotic conditions. Traffic on National Route 4, which connects Mahajanga to the capital, is gradually increasing. The first wave

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MARITIME SPACE – Experts discuss maritime governance

Madagascar is preparing a national strategy to better manage its maritime space, balancing security, sovereignty, and economic development challenges. Madagascar aims to turn its maritime space into a true lever for development and sovereignty. With this in mind, a national workshop dedicated to maritime governance and security opened yesterday at the Maritime Information Fusion Center

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GOVERNANCE – The fight against money laundering faces a test

Madagascar is entering a critical phase. Since Monday, the country has been undergoing a mutual evaluation of its anti-money laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and anti-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction framework. The opening ceremony was held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Ambodivona, presided over by Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison. For three weeks, experts from the

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