The Mahaboboka gas field could create jobs and generate revenue for Madagascar. Its impact will depend on how this resource is leveraged for the benefit of the population. Located in the southwest of the country, the Mahaboboka natural gas project represents an economic opportunity for Madagascar. It could attract investment, create jobs, and boost the […]
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The return of Air Madagascar rekindles hope for a revival, despite heavy debts and financial difficulties. The challenge remains to regain the trust of travelers. On October 31, 2026, the Malagasy national airline is set to officially return under its historic name, “Air Madagascar,” abandoning the commercial name “Madagascar Airlines,” which has been in use
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Hygiene deficiencies have been identified in several catering establishments in Antsiranana. Sanctions are planned in case of non-compliance with health regulations. A team from the Regional Directorate of Trade and Consumption, accompanied by security officials from the Urban Commune of Antsiranana, conducted a day of inspections in bakeries, pastry shops, and small eateries in the
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Present at the eighth edition of the Alley Hoop 3×3 basketball tournament in Mahamasina last weekend, national coach Jean de Dieu Randrianarivelo, known as Coach Deda, answered our questions about the discipline. Regarding his observations, Coach Deda noted that the talent and future generation are present in Madagascar. He highlighted several young players with promising
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The ‘school fund’ (caisse école) allows public institutions to function on a daily basis, but school principals indicate that it does not meet all the needs of their establishments. Schools are eagerly awaiting the disbursement of this allocation, which is intended for all public schools across Madagascar. A principal of a public primary school in
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There are phrases that always begin the same way: “You are the child of…” No matter how much we grow, work, or have children of our own, the sentence remains open, and someone always takes it upon themselves to complete it. On Saturday, at the Andafiavaratra Palace, a son took the microphone to speak about
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Concerns are mounting over the health of Bekoto, a living legend of Malagasy culture and music and a key member of the group Mahaleo. Three years after being the victim of a violent assault in Antsirabe, the artist is experiencing a further decline in his health. His son, Popoly, explains: “Several attempts at treatment have
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Twelve sacred hills, twelve royal wives… When counting them up, it turns out there are more than twelve sacred hills and more than twelve royal wives. Taking the case of King Andrianampoinimerina, he reportedly had around twenty. It is worth remembering that he used many of these unions to pacify and unify the Kingdom of
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Kenya is now among the countries subject to “special measures,” alongside the Democratic Republic of Congo and Nigeria, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Public Health on Thursday. Consequently, passengers arriving from this country will be subject to quarantine upon their arrival in Madagascar. “The measure will come into effect starting Monday,”
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I stumbled upon this old column about the Beatles while looking for something else. Ten years ago, there was a documentary about the ‘Fab Four’ titled ‘Eight Days a Week’ by Ron Howard (2016). I liked it because of a simple quote from Brian Epstein, the manager who brought them global fame: ‘They were different,
