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Corniche Marathon: Mamie Andrianirina completes the podium in Reunion Island

Malagasy marathon runner Rivosoa Hobilalaina Andrianirina, known by the nickname “Mamie,” secured third place at the Corniche Marathon held in Reunion Island on Sunday. Never failing to reach the podium, the Malagasy number one in short trail running, Mamie Andrianirina, has once again confirmed his value at the regional level in the Indian Ocean. Captured […]

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HUMAN TRAFFICKING – A recruitment network for forced marriages with Chinese nationals dismantled

A network specializing in sending Malagasy women to China for marriages with Chinese nationals has been dismantled by the National Police. The case was uncovered on August 6, following the interception at Ivato International Airport of a woman who was scheduled to travel to China, amid suspicions of human trafficking. Four individuals suspected of being

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Presidential Security: Donald Trump reportedly changed planes to leave Turkey in July due to Iranian threats, reports Washington Post

Donald Trump reportedly left Turkey secretly aboard a smaller aircraft than the planned presidential plane, the Washington Post reports, citing an anonymous U.S. official. The newspaper highlights that this change of aircraft was justified by threats attributed to Iran. The U.S. President was initially scheduled to return to the United States aboard the older Air

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SYRIA – Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes

A Damascus court sentenced former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia on Tuesday for crimes against humanity and war crimes committed during the civil war. His brother, Maher al-Assad, and several former military and security officials were also sentenced to death, marking the first convictions against members of the former regime since its

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DIPLOMACY – Colonel Michaël Randrianirina joins Marshal Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno for Chad’s 66th Independence Anniversary

Three heads of state stood on the podium at the Place de la Nation in N’Djamena. To celebrate the 66th anniversary of his country’s independence, the President of the Republic of Chad, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno, invited two of his counterparts: Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, and

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EDUCATION – Over 37,500 children educated on the environment through the partnership between Colas Madagascar and Lemurs’ Park

Environment and biodiversity are at the heart of education. Over 37,500 children have benefited from an environmental education program recognized by the Ministry of National Education over the 15 years of partnership between Colas Madagascar and Lemurs’ Park. This partnership aims to support awareness-raising actions for the protection of biodiversity. Through discovery activities and educational

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Higher Education: Institutions ordered to cease operations, others closed for lack of authorization and non-compliance with standards

Inspection operations are intensifying. Recent field visits by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Mesupres) have uncovered numerous anomalies within higher education institutions. These include programs launched without authorization, non-existent facilities, and even degrees issued within just a few days or months. These irregularities have led to warnings for some institutions and the

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JUSTICE – Five individuals placed in pre-trial detention in a misappropriation case involving Marie Michelle Sahondrarimalala

More details have emerged regarding the embezzlement case involving former MP Marie Michelle Sahondrarimalala. The case, concerning an “abuse of power and misappropriation of 833,236,600 ariary intended for the purchase of school desks for ‘manara-penitra’ (standardized) institutions,” was brought before the Antananarivo Anti-Corruption Pole (PAC) on Monday. Of the nine suspects, five were placed in

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OBITUARY – Badouraly Mamodaly Djaffar, founder of Shalimar restaurants, passes away at 86

The Khoja Shia Ithna-Asheri community of Madagascar is in mourning. Badouraly Mamodaly Djaffar, born in 1940, passed away on Monday in Antananarivo at the age of 86. As the founder of the Shalimar restaurant, which opened in 1977, he was a prominent figure in the community. He notably served as president of Tana Jamat twice,

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Modernization of Civil Registry: New Phase Scheduled for September

The civil registry reform is entering a new phase. Following an initial biometric enrollment phase that successfully registered nearly 6 million Malagasy citizens—surpassing the initial target of 2 million—the government is preparing to launch a new operation at the beginning of September. Preparations are currently underway at the […] level. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-11

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