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Summer Holidays: Approximately 6,460 passengers per day on national routes

The summer holiday season is in full swing across Madagascar. Between vacation departures and the surge in cultural, religious, and sporting events across the island, major national routes are experiencing record traffic. Faced with this high density of travel, the Land Transport Agency (ATT) is prioritizing the safety of passengers. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12 […]

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Tsiory Narovana Razanadrakoto – Slammer, poet, and spoken word artist: ‘The greatest danger is when freedom of expression is annihilated and knowledge is stifled’

Rooted in Malagasy culture and committed to engaged art, the journey of Nazarro—from her early intimate writings to her experiences with political repression and her fierce defense of freedom of expression—is truly inspiring. Midi Madagasikara: Tell us a little about yourself. Tsiory Narovana Razanadrakoto: I grew up in Tananarive Atsimondrano, in Ampitatafika. Captured & Published

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Book: ‘A Taste of Madagascar’, an award-winning literary journey

Driven by a sensory exploration of the hidden treasures of the Great Island, the book ‘A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island’, published in February by Post Hill Press and distributed by Simon & Schuster, has triumphed on the global literary stage. It won the title of laureate at the ‘International’ awards.

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Music: Marolahy, the phenomenon of Malagasy music

The phenomenon of local music has a stage name: “Marolahy”. According to some, he is a descendant of the “Marambitsy”, but he primarily hails from the royal city of Marovoay, in western Madagascar. The hit that established his reputation on the national show-biz scene remains the track “Doany”. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12 07:23:57 (Madagascar

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Science: Focus on the butterflies of Madagascar

Published in April by the Italian publishing house “Libreria della Natura”, the book “The diurnal butterflies of Madagascar” fills a massive scientific void that has hindered Malagasy entomology for over forty years. Led by a quartet of international scientific authorities—Emilio Balletto, Francesca Barbero, Luca Casacci, and the British expert David Lees—the work provides a comprehensive

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ITF Taekwondo: Madagascar to host the Southern Africa Zone Championship in November

The Great Island is preparing to reach a historic milestone in the world of ITF taekwondo. Following the Madagascar championships in a few weeks, the island will host the Southern Africa Zone Championship for the first time this coming November. This competition will bring together four nations and marks the rise of Malagasy taekwondo. Captured

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Motocross – MXoAN: Madagascar fields six riders in Windhoek

The Great Island is making a stylish appearance at the continental event. On August 29th and 30th, the Motocross of African Nations (MXoAN) will be held at the Gallina Motocross Park circuit in Windhoek, Namibia. Madagascar will be represented by six riders, ready to defend the national colors against more than 180 competitors from across

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U18 Afrobasket: The Ankoay face the Lionceaux in the quarterfinals

A’Ranty’s team will face the Senegalese on their path to the final four of the African Cup. The Madagascar Ankoay are approaching a major turning point in the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket. Having finished second in Group B with two wins and one loss, the young Malagasy players will meet Senegal, who finished second in

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Beach Volley – U18 Nations Cup: Madagascar women’s team takes silver

The CAVB Zone 7 U18 Beach Volleyball Nations Cup concluded this Tuesday on the sands of Tanana Soa, in Ambohimanga Rova. During the semi-finals, Madagascar dominated the women’s category with two teams qualifying. The pair of Fedrianah and Safidy had the opportunity to reach the final against their opponents. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12 07:08:37

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