The search of a Masonic temple in the Ivandry area has inadvertently revived the popular myth of the “mpangala-jaza,” which literally means “child snatcher.” Political Transplantation: In the early 1960s, many Malagasy people continued to harbor feelings of both distrust and respect toward the “Vazaha” (foreigners). Considered a “mpaka fo” (heart snatcher) or “mpaka rà” […]
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Malagasy athletics is already looking ahead to the 2027 Indian Ocean Island Games (JIOI). This was announced by Norolalao Andriamahazo, President of the Malagasy Athletics Federation (FMA), during a press briefing held on Friday at the federation’s headquarters at the Alarobia Stadium. Two national events are scheduled to allow athletes to compete and technicians to
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Provisional leaders. The ‘Étoiles du Sud’ team, composed of Malagasy stars Yves Sedrick Rakotoarisoa and Jean François Daniel Rakotondrainibe (alias Zigle), alongside Senegalese pointer N’Diaye Fara, reclaimed the top spot after the fourth stage of the Masters de Pétanque in Saint-Étienne, held on Wednesday and Thursday. The African selection fell in the final with a
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The number of deaths linked to Mpox in Madagascar has reached twenty. A 48-year-old woman has died from the disease in Vavatenina. This new victim brings the total number of deaths recorded in the country since the start of the epidemic to twenty. The information was communicated the day before yesterday during the presentation of
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Two male bodies were discovered yesterday in canals in Ankadindramamy and Andavamamba Ambilanibe. In both cases, the victims’ relatives have not yet been identified. Following on-site investigations, the remains were transported to the hospital morgue. In Ankadindramamy, a man was found early in the morning along the Rocade, in a canal bordering a rice field.
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A preparatory conference for the 2026 Baccalaureate was held on July 14 at the Palais des Sports de Mahamasina. Organized by Move On with the support of African Initiative, this meeting brought together future graduates to focus on mental preparation and learning techniques. Organized in collaboration with the Ministry of National Education, the Ministry of
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There are various interpretations of John 8:32, but I prefer the translation by David Griffiths: ‘And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free’ (The New Testament of Jesus Christ, London, 1855). In versions translated from Greek (The British and Foreign Bible Society, 1951; Norwegian Bible Society, 1951), it reads: ‘And
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Yesterday was declared a paid public holiday to pay tribute to the victims of kidnappings and murders. Despite this, the residents of Tananarive continued their daily activities. It was a day almost like any other. Daily life went on during the national mourning. At the Analakely market, many vendors returned to their stalls to continue
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Counterfeiters and fake money manufacturers are numerous in Mahajanga. A network of forgers was dismantled by the Criminal Research Section of the National Gendarmerie last Wednesday. Law enforcement received intelligence regarding a group of scammers attempting to sell a counterfeit banknote manufacturing machine at a hotel in Tanambao Sotema. An operation was launched to catch
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The sixth edition of the Yavarhoussen-Inha Grant has distinguished three joint winners from sixteen international applications dedicated to the art history and heritage of Madagascar. After two hours of deliberation, the jury exceptionally selected three winners: Ndranto Jacob Ranarivelo, Armelle Malvoisin, and Julie Rateau-Holbach. The sixteen applications received, a record since the grant’s inception, came
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