Madagascar has been drawn into Group B alongside Mali, Morocco, and Gabon for the U18 AfroBasket, scheduled to take place from August 5 to 16 in Abidjan. The Ankoay must fight to finish in the top three to secure a spot in the quarterfinals. Mali enters as the clear favorite, boasting a strong track record […]
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A suspicious death has occurred in Sabotsy Namehana. Yesterday, the body of a 23-year-old man was discovered in the water near the bridge, showing signs of violence on his head and face. The victim, identified as Mbolatiana Randriamahefa, nicknamed Rambola, had been missing since July 28 after leaving his home in Antsinanantsena, near the FJKM
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The U18 AfroBasket kicks off on August 5th in Abidjan, with twelve national teams competing for the continental title. From the group stage to the final, the path to glory will require consistency, composure, and the ability to perform in the high-stakes atmosphere of Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Twelve teams, three groups, and only one champion
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Starting this August, Jirama is launching a vast operation to verify water and electricity meters and connections. This campaign aims to improve the reliability of the company’s data, detect network irregularities, and enhance subscriber safety. Over the coming weeks, Jirama agents will visit all subscribers to photograph meters and connections. This initiative is part of
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Emotion filled the opening of the concert celebrating the 23rd anniversary of RDJ 96.6 FM at the Palais des Sports in Mahamasina. After a year of absence spent abroad following the passing of his wife in 2025, Princio made his grand return to this iconic stage. Warmly welcomed by the audience, he opened the show
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The Fitampoha ceremony is scheduled to take place from August 20 to 28, 2026, in Ampasy (Belo-Tsiribihina). This traditional event, deeply rooted in the Sakalava Menabe culture, involves the ritual bathing of royal relics known as ‘dady’. Historians suggest that the tradition originated between the reigns of Ndremandazoala and Ndrianihaninarivo (Andriandahifotsy) around 1670. The ‘dady’
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The toll from the fire that broke out on Sunday evening at the Bazary Kely market in Toamasina is severe. Local authorities report one death, one injury, and significant material damage. Approximately 90% of the market, or nearly 3,200 stalls, was destroyed by the flames. Initial hypotheses suggest a short circuit caused the fire, which
Criminal hearings resumed on Monday at the Bangui court after a nearly two-year hiatus, a delay attributed to financial difficulties, according to judicial authorities. This interruption led to a backlog of cases awaiting trial and extended pre-trial detention for many defendants, officials stated during a press briefing. To mark the resumption, approximately thirty cases will
The FFKM now has an operational headquarters to prepare for the national consultation. At the request of the Council of Christian Churches of Madagascar (FFKM), the President of the Republic’s Refoundation has made four buildings located at Village Voara, Andohatapenaka, available to serve as its headquarters. During a site visit, the Minister of Land Management
Voary Ranoromampionona is the new world president of the Association of Malagasy Orators (Fikambanan’ny Mpikabary Malagasy – Fimpima). Elected at the end of the association’s sixth world congress held in Mahajanga, she succeeds Hanitriniaina Ravaomalala Andriamboavonjy for a four-year term. The event brought together orators and defenders of Malagasy culture from various regions of Madagascar
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