The defending champion, Pintade Amoron’i Mania, secured its second consecutive victory at the U18 national championship by defeating Jap Mada Alaotra Mangoro (47-39) on Monday in Toliara. This performance reinforces the ambitions of the reigning titleholders. After defeating USJFM (50-38) in their opening match, the Amoron’i Mania team followed up with a second win on […]
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The countdown has begun for Miss Madagascar 2026. The grand national final will be held this Saturday in Antananarivo. At the end of this evening, the winner will represent Madagascar at the 74th edition of Miss World, scheduled to take place in Tanzania in May 2027. Preparations are already underway by the Miss Madagascar Committee
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The opera is opening a new stage for overseas creation. On October 1st and 2nd, the Massy Opera will host “3 Opéras d’Outre-mer” (3 Overseas Operas), a show bringing together around a hundred artists for three works dedicated to the history and realities of the Indian Ocean. Among them, thirteen Malagasy lyric artists will participate
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The Tana International Marathon (MIT) is moving through uncertain territory. While rumors of the cancellation of the 2026 edition are already circulating among athletes who have been preparing for months for this major event, no official confirmation has yet put an end to the suspense. Scheduled for October 10 and 11, the competition remains on
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“Doranga,” a form of traditional boxing mixed with martial arts, holds a significant place in the culture of the Vezo people. This practice is also widespread among other ethnic groups in southwestern Madagascar, spanning from the Menabe region to the southern coast of the Atsimo-Andrefana region. Far more than just a sport, “Doranga” is a
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The cocoa sector is experiencing strong momentum, with producers seeing a clear increase in their incomes. The price per kilo of cocoa is now trending toward 22,000 to 25,000 ariary, up from 10,000 ariary previously. This trend is driven by the growing international recognition of the quality of Malagasy products. Notably, the Voankazomamy cooperative and
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The new school curriculum introduces several changes to the teaching of History. Among the main modifications is the shifting of certain chapters dedicated to the history of Madagascar from one grade level to another. Starting this school year, colonial history is no longer taught in the third year of middle school (classe de troisième) or
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The tonnage limitation on the RNT 59B road is causing concern among sand transporters. This measure could lead to a decrease in supply and an increase in construction costs. A ministerial decision provisionally limiting the total weight of vehicles traveling on the Temporary National Road (RNT 59B), between the city of Antsiranana and the rural
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Governance, employment, health, and electricity are among the twelve themes of the national consultation and the primary concerns expressed by citizens. Through their testimonies, they highlight the difficulties encountered in their daily lives. Governance and the management of public affairs particularly concern administrative procedures. Voahangy, a mother met in the corridors of a public service
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A few years after its reconstruction, the Manampisoa Palace is showing new signs of deterioration. Damage to its roof, exacerbated by the passage of Cyclone Gezani, has led authorities to prepare for a new restoration and to re-examine certain choices made during previous works. At the heart of the Rovan’i Madagasikara (Queen’s Palace complex), the
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