The Jazz@Tohatohabato festival will soon ignite the heart of the capital. Starting August 5, music lovers will have five days to immerse themselves in a universe where pure jazz, traditional music, free improvisation, and unique fusions intersect. Born in 2011, the event is co-organized by the Urban Commune of Antananarivo, the Cercle Germano-Malagasy, and the […]
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An international team of paleontologists has announced the discovery of a new dinosaur species in Zimbabwe. Named Musango matusadonaensis, this animal, which lived approximately 210 million years ago, is the fifth dinosaur species identified in the country. Researchers believe this discovery also provides new insights into the diversification of early dinosaurs in Southern Africa. The
Music, theater, slam poetry, and dance will serve as tools to raise awareness about women’s rights and the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) in several cities across Madagascar. Through a national tour, the Nifin’Akanga movement intends to use art to foster dialogue with communities regarding gender equality, human rights, and civic participation. Presented as the
Jirama is strengthening its measures to combat fraud and corruption. The national water and electricity company has entered into a partnership with the Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (Bianco) and the National Anti-Fraud Agency (Anaf) to track down fraudulent activities and corruption within the company. This initiative targets both Jirama agents and users through prevention and detection
Families affected by the Port Sec III project in Toamasina have not only received land titles for their new relocation site but have also been granted compensation of 10 million or 20 million Ariary, depending on the type of demolished housing. This first wave involves 63 households relocated to the Port Sec II site. As
The authorities are preparing a political dialogue. The meeting at the beginning of the week between the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, and the two elected former presidents, Marc Ravalomanana and Hery Rajaonarimampianina, is one of the first steps. This political dialogue will be held in parallel with the national consultation, the President
The High Constitutional Court (HCC) has given the green light to the reform of the Malagasy framework for combating money laundering and the financing of terrorism. In a decision rendered on July 27, the constitutional jurisdiction declared Law No. 2026-009, which amends and supplements Law No. 2018-043 of the 13th, to be in compliance with
The Malagasy political dossier will once again be brought before the leaders of Southern Africa. On August 17, the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will be held at the International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa. Unless there are changes, Madagascar will be represented
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The Faculty of Economics, Management, and Sociology (EGS) at the University of Antananarivo is launching a three-day information event today at Ankatso, dedicated to its academic programs and the opportunities available to young people. The event will continue through July 31 and August 1, 2026. This initiative is primarily aimed at candidates who have already
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There is no uniform rate for the housing allowance for agents of decentralized territorial collectivities (CTD). Faced with misunderstanding and questions on this subject, the Minister of Interior and Decentralization, Hanitra Velonjara Tiaray Rakotonandrasana, provided clarifications. According to the minister, the rate to be applied for this allowance depends on the financial capacity of the
