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ANTALAHA – Gendarmerie arrests four Mauritian nationals

Four Mauritian nationals were recently transported to Antananarivo and handed over to the Judicial Police Directorate at Toby Ratsimandrava, after their speedboat ran aground at Maharavo Ambohitralanana, in the Antalaha district. The vessel, equipped with two powerful engines, became immobilized on July 20. Local fishermen assisted the occupants before alerting the authorities. The suspects attempted […]

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ENTERTAINMENT – Zara Lalao brings traditional games back into the spotlight

Traditional games of the past will soon return to the heart of Antananarivo. On August 15 and 16, the Antaninarenina Garden will host ‘Zara Lalao’, a cultural and solidarity event organized by the association Sombiny Haiko, with the ambition of passing on Malagasy heritage to younger generations while supporting vulnerable children. For Johary Elsie Fabienne

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Mini-Portrait: Junior Tsiravay, the New King of Sprint

At just 22 years old, Junior Tsiravay has reached a major milestone by winning his first 100-meter Madagascar championship title this Friday at the Alarobia track. The sprinter from Cosfa Analamanga now harbors a clear ambition: to etch his name among the legends of Malagasy athletics by breaking the iconic national record held by Jean-Louis

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CONFERENCE – The persistence of political crises under scrutiny

Why does Madagascar struggle to break free from the cycle of political crises? This question was at the heart of the conference-debate titled “Recurring Political Crises in Madagascar,” held on August 7 at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences of the University of Antananarivo. The meeting brought together political scientist Christiane Rafidinarivo, researcher Faneva

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Pétanque: Junior World Champions Receive Warm Welcome at Ivato Airport

Family members and representatives from the national pétanque federation gathered at Ivato Airport on Saturday afternoon to welcome the Malagasy U18 mixed youth world championship team back from Santa Susanna, Spain. Following a motorcade from Ivato to the Barea Stadium via Ambodihady, the young heroes were received by the Minister of Youth and Sports. The

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BEMASOANDRO ITAOSY – A man and his daughter die from gunshot wounds

Two bodies were discovered on Saturday morning in a villa in Bemasoandro Itaosy. According to initial findings by the police and gendarmerie, the victims died from gunshot wounds to the head. A tragedy occurred on Saturday in the commune of Bemasoandro Itaosy. A 61-year-old businessman and his 20-year-old daughter were found dead in their home

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200 Meters – Tojo Mamisoa Reigns Supreme

The Malagasy sprint championship concluded at the Alarobia track. In the men’s category, Tojo Mamisoa, representing COSFA Analamanga, proved to be the fastest in the 200m, clinching the Madagascar champion title. He finished the race in 21.59 seconds, ahead of his teammate Patrice Remandro, who took the silver medal with 21.88 seconds. The bronze medal

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DEVELOPMENT – State support for tourism remains insufficient

Madagascar’s tourism sector holds significant potential but is currently hindered by high destination costs and infrastructure limitations. Greater state involvement is deemed essential to reach the target of one million tourists by 2028. As a strategic sector, tourism is a vital source of revenue for Madagascar due to its diverse landscapes and biodiversity. However, not

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ENERGY – Jirama requisitioned for fuel procurement

During a Council of Ministers meeting on Friday, the Executive branch issued a decree to requisition Jirama, the national water and electricity utility. This regulatory act allows the company to purchase its fuel through a state-authorized entity, in accordance with the new downstream petroleum law. The requisition, which lasts for six months, was enacted alongside

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VOLLEYBALL – ZONE 7 U18 CHAMPIONSHIP – Girls reclaim the gold medal

Madagascar secured gold and bronze in the girls’ category, and silver in the boys’ category at the first Zone 7 U18 Nations Championship. The Palais des Sports in Mahamasina was half-full as the Malagasy girls finally overcame their long-standing rivalry with Reunion Island, ending a decade of dominance by the latter. Led by national coaches

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