A blow for runners and running enthusiasts. The 20th edition of the Tana International Marathon, originally scheduled for October 10 and 11, has been postponed. In an official statement, the organizing committee explained this decision by the desire to allow for “better preparation for the event” and to ensure the best conditions for welcoming participants. […]
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Early exit. The expatriate from Nantes, Nicolas de Gonzague Randriamiandrisoa, the country’s sole representative, was eliminated in the first round, equivalent to the round of 32, at the Poomsae World Championships. Competing in the Masters U60 category, Nicolas Ragonz lost to Bulgarian Biser Hristov yesterday in Chuncheon, South Korea. This was his sixth participation in
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The couple who were inside the wooden house that caught fire in Antsakaviro Ambodiraotra the night before last did not survive. Both were found dead, burned in the blaze. This incident resulted in two fatalities. In addition to the on-site observations, law enforcement has opened an investigation and will continue to look into the matter.
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On October 12 and 13, a dozen artists will take turns in Toamasina to accompany one of the highlights of Oktoberfest 2026, which is being organized across several regions of Madagascar. In Toamasina, Oktoberfest 2026 will take on a particularly musical dimension on October 12 and 13. A dozen Malagasy artists will perform during these
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The traffic lights installed in Analakely, opposite the Pharmacie de l’Océan Indien, are now operational. Located near a pedestrian crossing, this device aims to secure crossings on this busy downtown axis, where heavy vehicle traffic often makes crossing difficult. When the light is red, vehicles must stop to let pedestrians pass. When green, they can
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Motorsport enthusiasts, whether with friends or family, are heading to Masindray this weekend. The third edition of the dirt track hill climb, dubbed the “Montée Masindray,” which serves as the fourth round of the Madagascar Slalom and Hill Climb Championship organized by the FMMSAM club, will take place on a private estate in Masindray this
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The Antongil Bay marine protected area has been granted temporary protection status as of September 16, 2026. The prefects of Maroantsetra and Sambava, meeting in Maroantsetra, co-signed the decree establishing this regulatory step, which serves as a prerequisite for the final classification of the Marine Protected Area (MPA). The site spans 416,163 hectares, distributed across
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Madagascar’s latest outing did not allow the team to turn the situation around. Facing Tunisia, one of the strongest teams in Group B, the Malagasy selection suffered a heavy 20-62 defeat at the African Cadet Handball Championship currently taking place in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. After two days of competition, the cadet Akio have recorded two
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As part of the implementation of the Papec project (Promotion of income-generating activities to preserve the coastal environment) in the Boeny region, a convention was signed yesterday between various partners at the Baobab Tree Hotel meeting room in La Corniche, Mahajanga. The project aims to preserve coastal ecosystems while improving the living conditions of local
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The Ihorombe region and Adema (Aéroports de Madagascar) are actively working on the rehabilitation process of the Ihosy aerodrome, with the primary goal of boosting the local tourism sector. Closed for nearly thirty years, the airfield is currently undergoing initial feasibility studies for its reopening. A team from Adema, led by Director General Jean Germain
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