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STATE SECULARISM – Colonel Randrianirina clarifies the stance

The principle of “state secularism” should not prevent public authorities from working with religious denominations. This was the message conveyed by Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refondation, on Saturday in Morondava, during the consecration of Monsignor Jeannot Martial Andrianandrainy, the new auxiliary bishop of the diocese. In front of the faithful and authorities gathered […]

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Tempting the Devil

Mahazoarivo 2002, Ambohitsorohitra 2009, Iavoloha 2025, Analakely. As you might have guessed, the allusion is easy to uncover. Four locations, four exorcism sessions performed by the Mpiandry (shepherds). We thought the country was finally rid of everything evil—things and people alike—and free from the power of darkness. However, the fact that these rituals have been

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CONCERT – Lagence brings together Salegy King Jaojoby and Queen Denise on the same stage for its second Live Stage

Two major figures of Malagasy music, Jaojoby and Denise, will share the same stage. Following a first edition dedicated to the Malagasy Queen of Jazz, Fanja Andriamanantena, Lagence has announced the King of Salegy and Queen Denise for the second edition of its Live Stage, promising a meeting between two legends of the national scene.

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EVENT – The Air Show returns to Ivato for its second edition from December 5 to 7

The Malagasy aeronautics sector will gather from December 5 to 7 at Ivato International Airport for the second edition of the Air Show. Following the success of the inaugural edition in 2024 and a one-year hiatus in 2025 due to the political climate, this event—organized by the Civil Aviation of Madagascar (ACM) in celebration of

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INSECURITY – Justice officials point to ritual sacrifice in the murder of a 14-year-old girl in Ampefiloha

Four suspects have been placed in pre-trial detention for the murder of 14-year-old Sahala Fanekena Rahanitrarivony, who went missing on June 29. Three men have been incarcerated at the Tsiafahy high-security prison, while one woman has been sent to the Antanimora central prison. According to the Ministry of Justice, investigations are focusing on the theory

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FOOTBALL – FC Rouge wins Madagascar Cup after victory over AS Saint Anne

FC Rouge has secured its second national title. The Ivandry-based team won the Madagascar Cup on Saturday by defeating AS Sainte Anne 3-2 at the Elgeco Plus stadium. This is a significant achievement for the squad led by Fenosoa Ratolojanahary, a former player for the Madagascar national team and captain of Cnaps Sport. Despite an

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TENNIS – Madagascar promoted to Davis Cup Group IV after defeating Gabon in Group V semi-finals

A remarkable achievement for the Akomba. Madagascar has secured its ticket for promotion to Group IV of the Davis Cup next year. The Malagasy men’s tennis team defeated Gabon (2-1) on Saturday during the first semi-final of Group V in Brazzaville. The two teams were tied after the two singles matches. In the first match,

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EPIDEMIC – Three Mpox-related deaths recorded in one week, over 3,000 confirmed cases in a few months

Since the start of the epidemic in mid-December 2025, 21 deaths have been recorded. The number of people affected by Mpox has continued to rise in recent days. Reports from the National Public Health Emergency Operations Center (Cousp) indicate three deaths recorded this week. Meanwhile, more than 3,000 confirmed cases and over 2,000 recoveries have

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TRAFFIC – Five days to remove non-compliant lighting before sanctions begin

Ultimatum. Motorists and motorcyclists have five days, starting this Saturday, to remove non-compliant lighting devices installed on their vehicles. Following this grace period granted by the General Directorate of Road Safety (DGSR), reinforced checks will be conducted, and offenders will face sanctions. This grace period follows the publication last week of a statement from the

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GLOBAL HEALTH – US hit by measles epidemic at a level unseen in 35 years

The United States recorded its worst measles outbreak in 35 years in 2026, according to official figures released on Friday. This serious and contagious disease has been making a powerful comeback for over a year, against a backdrop of growing vaccine hesitancy in the country. In just seven months, 2,318 confirmed cases have been reported

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