The Head of State, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, announced the creation of three new entities during this period of ‘Refoundation’, emphasizing that the majority of members will be young people. Speaking at the commemorative stele in Anosy on Friday, September 25, 2025, he stated that while experts will be included, the youth will be the primary […]
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As the rainy season approaches, Antananarivo is tackling the clogging of its canals with a dredging operation covering nearly 50 kilometers. However, its success will depend on the monitoring of the work and the civic-mindedness of the residents. Accumulated waste, mud, and the risk of obstruction: the state of the drainage networks remains a central
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The 37th edition of Madajazzcar is expanding its stages to five cities, focusing on sharing to bring jazz closer to diverse audiences. Jazz is stepping out of its usual boundaries. For its 37th edition, Madajazzcar will take place from October 1st to 10th across five cities: Antananarivo, Antsirabe, Toamasina, Manakara, and Toliara. Under the high
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A fire destroyed four wooden houses in Andohatapenaka II the night before last, resulting in the tragic death of a two-year-old child. The child’s father had stepped out to buy soup, only to return and find his home engulfed in flames. The grandfather, who had just returned from a trip, arrived at the scene simultaneously.
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Following Monday’s rest day, the Malagasy Basketball Federation (FMBB) released the provisional standings, combining results from the first phase held in Antsirabe and Mahajanga with the ongoing final phase at the Palais des Sports in Mahamasina. In the women’s category, MB2ALL Analamanga currently leads with 17 points after nine matches, boasting eight wins and one
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Falling prices and heavy administrative procedures are weakening the ylang-ylang sector. A local mechanism is set to facilitate procedures for operators and reduce export-related costs. Following a consultation meeting bringing together operators and various stakeholders in the ylang-ylang sector in Nosy Be, the upcoming establishment of a one-stop shop and a decentralized laboratory is emerging
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In Antananarivo, electricity cuts do more than just interrupt the power supply; they result in additional expenses or direct loss of income for small business owners. In a hair salon, a generator allows work to continue, but at the cost of fuel bills. For a seamstress without a backup solution, the sewing machine simply stops.
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The year is 1400, near the end of the Middle Ages. Paris was one of Europe’s largest cities, with a population of 200,000. The city lived in isolation within the walls of Charles V. Streets were narrow, dark, and muddy, with multi-story wooden houses blocking out sunlight. The Seine served as an open sewer. Living
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The most pragmatic approach to understanding the pre-Manisotra group is to examine the socio-economic and political conditions of their era. This is the path taken by sociologist Lanto Rasidy in his critical reflection on the origins and dynamics of the ancient Imerina region. Historical records reveal that the pre-Manisotra were originally a group of sixty
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Estimated at between 200 and 250 works scattered across the world, Sorabe manuscripts are currently the subject of an initiative for their inscription in the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register. The Sorabe could soon join the UNESCO Memory of the World International Register. The Malagasy National Committee for Memory of the World is
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