5,000 to 7,000 seats. It depends on whether or not you count the spectators—mainly fans—standing in the pit below the stage. They came, they heard. The capacity of the Palais des Sports (and Culture, by the way) is six times lower than the number of people who wanted to attend. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-21 […]
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At the current pace, the Refoundation risks perpetuating political nomadism and betraying the hope for true change that Gen Z loudly demanded during the 2025 protests. “During the first year of the Refoundation, we patched up the breaches, in addition to preparing for the elections that will take place…” Captured & Published at: 2026-09-21 07:08:37
Returning from China last Saturday, Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison summarized his strategic trip during a press briefing at Ivato. At the center of discussions with Beijing authorities were agriculture, energy, research, and new technologies. The government’s stated objective is to increase national production and […] Captured & Published at: 2026-09-21 06:54:21 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
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The issue of the Malagasy islands of Glorieuses, Juan de Nova, Europa, and Bassas da India will once again be included in the work of the United Nations General Assembly. The file on the Scattered Islands (Îles Éparses) appears as item 57 on the provisional agenda for the 81st session, under the section dedicated to
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Russian citizens residing in or visiting Madagascar cast their votes on September 20 at the Russian Embassy in Ivandry, Antananarivo, for the election of deputies to the 9th State Duma. Polling station No. 8195 was opened for this consultation, which took place from September 18 to 20, 2026. Security measures were in place. Captured &
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In Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables—a work by a known republican, reformer, and leftist—the novel has been adapted for cinema multiple times. One of the most moving sequences features a ragged child dancing through the barricades while singing a song that has since become famous: ‘I fell to the ground/It is…’ Captured & Published at: 2026-09-21
“These premises must be clean and well-arranged, and all those who carry out an activity around the bus station to earn a living will also be able to pay their taxes.” The President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, intends to extend the sanitation process of bus stations to related economic and commercial activities. He
A two-day festival is being organized by the United States Embassy to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. Titled the “Freedom Festival,” the event will take place on September 26 and 27. The public will be able to immerse themselves in American history and culture through various thematic activities. The festivities will be held
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Stopped at the gates of glory. The trio of Lova Satamandimby Rakotoarisoa, Faralahy Urbain Joseph Ramanantiaray (alias “Baloty”), and Steph James “Bondy” Rakotonirina were defeated 8-13 by Romain Fournie, Maison Durk, and Kevin Prudhomme in the final of the international Top 1000 tournament in Ruoms this Sunday. The “Mada 1” team reached the final after
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The rapper from Mahajanga triumphed in the ‘Rap Pro’ category during the Kardo 2026 world final held this weekend in Vladivostok, Russia. Fab’s Brownz has held the colors of Madagascar high on the international stage. Originally from Mahajanga, the young rapper won the ‘Rap Pro’ category of Kardo 2026 during the world final contested in
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