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FOOTBALL – BKM PROJECT – New talents follow in the footsteps of Behaja Randriamalala

A springboard for an international career. The ‘Baolina Kitra Manatafita’ (BKM) project, initiated by Kintana Academy and Jet Kintana, is resuming three years after its first attempt in 2023. A series of youth scouting sessions across several regions of the island led to the selection of five talents by international recruitment agents. One of them, […]

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Shooting in Tsiadana: Soldier responsible for killing incarcerated in Tsiafahy

The legal process moved swiftly: following the investigation and the submission of the case to the public prosecutor, the army sergeant involved in the shooting that fatally struck his partner’s mother in Tsiadana the day before yesterday morning has been remanded in custody at Tsiafahy prison. The soldier is currently on active duty. The Malagasy

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Civil Registry: The OIF supports Madagascar for the National Identity Day

Celebrated on September 15 and 16, the 2026 National Identity Day (ID Day) highlighted the modernization of the Malagasy civil registry. Held under the theme “My identity, my shadow. Never separated!” and institutionalized by Decree No. 2024-067, this edition received significant support from the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF). Captured & Published at: 2026-09-18

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DIPLOMACY – Mark Carney supports the idea of Canada becoming an associate member of the European Union

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed support for an unprecedented rapprochement between Canada and the European Union, even as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens trade measures against the European bloc. On Thursday, Carney welcomed the proposal by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to make Canada the EU’s first “associate member.” Meanwhile, Donald

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ENERGY – Four companies committed to building solar power plants across 38 sites within the next 12 to 18 months

The initial project agreements for the construction of solar power plants at 38 sites in Madagascar were signed on Wednesday, September 16, in Ampandrianomby. Four companies have partnered with the Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons (MEH) under the ‘Solar Solutions for Madagascar’ (SSM) program. According to the schedule presented during the ceremony, the infrastructure must

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Public Health: 70% of Rapid Diagnostic Tests for Malaria Positive in Two Ifanadiana Communes Amid Concerning Health Situation

Malaria has emerged as a primary focus in health investigations conducted in Ampasinambo and Fasitsara, two rural communes in the Ifanadiana district of the Vatovavy region. According to Dr. Christophe Tsitohery, the Regional Director of Public Health (DRSP) for Vatovavy, approximately 70% of patients tested via rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for malaria have returned positive

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DIGITAL IDENTITY – “Izaho tokana 2.0” targets over 10 million citizens for its second phase

To ensure every citizen has a legal, unique, and protected identity, the second phase of the “Izaho tokana 2.0” biometric enrollment operation was officially launched on Wednesday, coinciding with the national celebration of Identity Day. The initiative aims to register more than 10 million citizens over the age of 18 by July 2027. This new

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BEAUTY PAGEANT – Miss Madagascar 2026 National Final Set for December 2026, 14 Regions and Diaspora Already Represented

Who will succeed Cyria Temagnombe, Miss Madagascar 2024, and represent Madagascar at Miss World 2027? The answer will be revealed in December 2026 at the grand national final of Miss Madagascar 2026. The Miss Madagascar Committee (CMM) announced that the event will take place on Saturday, December 19, 2026, in Antananarivo. The winner will represent

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Heritage: Lebanon returns 37 archaeological artifacts to Egypt six years after seizure at the Port of Beirut

Restitution. Thirty-seven archaeological artifacts dating back to the Pharaonic era were handed over to Egypt by Lebanon on Wednesday, six years after they were seized at the Port of Beirut during a smuggling attempt. The restitution was formalized during a ceremony held at the National Museum of Beirut, attended by the Lebanese Minister of Culture,

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