The High Constitutional Court (HCC) has validated the law regarding the transfer to the State of lands registered in the names of foreigners during the colonial period. In its decision rendered on August 3, the constitutional court ruled that the text contains no provisions contrary to the Constitution. Submitted to the HCC by the President […]
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The Ministry of Public Works has announced progress on the rehabilitation of National Road No. 4 (RN4), which connects the capital to Mahajanga. Approximately 20 kilometers of road have been paved on Lot 3, stretching from Andranofasika to Mahajanga (a 65 km segment). This includes the priority 20 km zone designated for asphalt surfacing. The
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The Analamanga Regional Basketball League (LRBBA) has spoken out against the Kianja Barea Mahamasina Heritage Society (KBM) during the U14 national championship held at the Mahamasina Sports Palace. Through its president, Haingo Mampionona Ratovo, the league denounced organizational difficulties and reception conditions it deems detrimental to the smooth running of the competition. “We are not
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The 27th edition of the International Fair of the Rural Economy of Madagascar (FIER Mada) stands out for the presence of numerous dried and processed products. Farmers are increasingly venturing into agri-food processing. Their activities range from drying fruits and vegetables to producing banana flour, and transforming cassava into tapioca flour, cakes, or even ‘Palets
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A fire that broke out on Tuesday in Antsahambilo, Ivato, claimed the lives of a mother and her daughter, leaving eighteen people homeless. Two lives lost. A 16-year-old teenager, who had arrived only three days earlier to spend her vacation with her mother in the Ivato commune, perished in a fire that also claimed the
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Madagascar lacks a genuine national sports development policy, a shortcoming that hinders talent emergence and compromises the future of the sports movement. Every time a Malagasy athlete wins a medal, the same observation arises: successes are based on individual sacrifices rather than a structured sports system. Behind the celebrated feats lies a more complex reality:
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The government is taking proactive steps to prevent the spread of Ebola. During the Council of Ministers meeting on August 4, a verbal communication regarding the strengthening of health control measures at borders was approved. Madagascar may restrict access to its borders for individuals arriving from Ebola-affected zones. The Prime Minister’s Office is reviewing a
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The 13th edition of the Sômarôho Festival has opened in Nosy Be with a massive turnout, confirming its status as an essential cultural event. Thirteen years after its inception, the festival has become a deeply rooted tradition for the residents of the island and the Diana region. The excitement was palpable from the early hours,
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More than three decades after introducing ‘tsapiky’ music to the general public, Tirike has announced the upcoming release of Siloke, a seventh album that continues the story of his iconic track, Vinanto. After a career spanning over thirty years, the Malagasy artist is currently finalizing vocal recordings for Siloke. “‘Siloke’ means ‘sick’ in the language
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The Ankoay have secured a crucial first victory against Gabon, putting them in a favorable position in the race for the quarter-finals ahead of their upcoming challenges against Morocco and Mali. The Malagasy national team made a successful debut at the FIBA U18 Afrobasket in Côte d’Ivoire. In a thrilling match held on Wednesday at
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