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JUSTICE – French Financial Prosecutor Seeks Trial for BNP Paribas and Associates of Former Gabonese President Omar Bongo in ‘Ill-Gotten Gains’ Case

The French National Financial Prosecutor’s Office (PNF) has requested that 23 individuals and legal entities be sent to criminal court as part of the investigation into Gabonese “ill-gotten gains,” which has been ongoing in France since 2010. Among those implicated are several children of former Gabonese President Omar Bongo, the First Lady of Congo-Brazzaville, Antoinette […]

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ELECTRICITY – Jirama conducts cloud seeding operations near Andekaleka

A rise in water levels has been observed in the river that powers the Andekaleka hydroelectric plant. While Jirama did not disclose the specific current water level, it confirmed that the cloud seeding operation conducted on Monday has improved the plant’s production. Although the operation did not trigger a major storm in the watershed, the

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FOOTBALL – Zinédine Zidane officially appointed as France national team coach, succeeding Didier Deschamps

“The French team is the only thing I wanted to do.” Zinédine Zidane does not hide that by becoming the coach of the French team, he is fulfilling his dream. “It’s a continuity, in a way a dream,” declared the 54-year-old former playmaker of Les Bleus from the headquarters of the French Football Federation (FFF)

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Colonel Michaël Randrianirina hosts Hery Rajaonarimampianina and Marc Ravalomanana at Iavoloha to discuss national affairs

POLITICS – Colonel Michaël Randrianirina hosted former Presidents Hery Rajaonarimampianina and Marc Ravalomanana at the Iavoloha Presidential Palace on Monday. The meeting was described by the presidency as an opportunity for discussion and exchange regarding national affairs. The presidency stated that the audience was granted to the “two elected former Presidents of the Republic” to

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Social Security: CNaPS increases several benefits following the rise in the minimum hiring wage

Benefits provided by the National Social Security Fund (CNaPS) have been revised upwards. This decision follows the increase in the minimum hiring wage (SME), which rose from 262,680 ariary to 300,000 ariary. This revision specifically concerns family allowances, maternity benefits, retirement pensions, and work accident annuities. Beneficiaries will also receive retroactive payments covering previous months.

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Extractive Industry: Zimbabwe Launches Its First Lithium Processing Plant Following Raw Ore Export Ban

Zimbabwe, Africa’s leading lithium producer, has officially launched its first lithium processing plant. The suspension of raw lithium ore exports, implemented in February ahead of a total ban scheduled for January 2027, is accelerating investments in local mineral processing. Building on this progress, the Southern African nation aims to further its goal of processing resources

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Technical Education Baccalaureate: Special Provisions for Long-Duration Exams

The first day of the second part of the technical, professional, and technological baccalaureate session proceeded without any major incidents yesterday, involving over 10,800 candidates. However, given that security is a particularly sensitive issue at present, officials in charge of technical education are requesting support from competent authorities to ensure the safety of the candidates.

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Court of Audit: An audit on the professional integration of people with disabilities

The Court of Audit of Madagascar organized a consultation workshop dedicated to an audit on the professional integration of people with disabilities. More than twenty representatives from associations, civil society platforms, and relevant ministries took part in the discussions to contribute to this oversight mission. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-28 08:09:05 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)

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Todisoa Andriamampandry: Back to his roots

Political stronghold. As a former deputy of the 6th arrondissement of Antananarivo, Todisoa Andriamampandry has not forgotten the ground that supported him. Re-elected for a second term as the head of this constituency, he has built a close relationship with the residents of Ambohimanarina. Having become the Minister of Technical Education and Vocational Training (METFP),

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DIANA: Fishing for a new governance

More than just a simple transition ritual, the assumption of office at the Regional Directorate of Fisheries and the Blue Economy of DIANA has primarily defined the governance vision that the new regional director wishes to establish. Balancing the preservation of institutional continuity with the ambition for reform, the leader aims to guide his mandate.

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