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KARATE – AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIP – Two bronze medals and four world qualifications secured

The Malagasy delegation returns from Algiers with two bronze medals, four qualifications for the World Championships, and two continental certifications. Held from September 5 to 13, 2026, in Algiers, the African Karate Championship brought together the best nations on the continent. In a highly competitive environment dominated by North African countries, Madagascar managed to contend […]

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TRAFFICKING – Nearly 6 kilos of gold intercepted at Ivato, the President of the Refondation denounces a network operating twice a week

“There is a network impoverishing the country at this airport.” The President of the Refondation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, denounced the lack of measures taken to end gold trafficking through Ivato International Airport, “12 months after” the popular movement of September 2025. Having come to Ivato to present the results of an operation he claims was

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TRAFFIC UPDATE – Road between Mahamasina Gymnasium and Ankadilalana to become two-way starting Monday

A new temporary traffic reorganization is underway in the Mahamasina area. Starting Monday, September 14, traffic will be opened in both directions between the indoor gymnasium, Tometal, and Ankadilalana. This measure is part of the phase 2 works of the Antananarivo Integrated Sanitation Project (PIAA2). It aims to maintain traffic flow, as circulation is currently

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NUTRITION – 77% of Malagasy children lack a sufficiently diverse diet, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty

Rice, sometimes a few vegetables, but too little variety. In Madagascar, 77% of children under five face “food poverty,” even though the country possesses significant agricultural and natural resources. This finding was highlighted during the International Fair for Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, the problem is not

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FOOTBALL – CFFA qualifies for the second preliminary round of the African Champions League

The Centre de formation de football d’Andoharanofotsy (CFFA) continues its journey in the African Champions League. The Madagascar champion club secured its qualification for the second preliminary round of this interclub competition after eliminating Lesotho’s Lijabatho in the first round. The two teams drew (1-1) in the second leg of the preliminary round this Saturday

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INVESTMENT – The Malagasy State commits to compensating the Belgian company Polo Garments, a victim of looting during the 2009 political crisis

The dispute between Madagascar and the company Polo Garments Madagascar, which had strained relations between Antananarivo and Brussels, appears to be on the path to resolution. The Malagasy State has committed to paying the compensation owed to this textile free-zone company, which suffered fire and looting during the 2009 political crisis. The President of the

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COOPERATION – Steering committee for US-funded health program plans quarterly evaluation meetings

A meeting every three months will be held to evaluate the implementation of health projects funded by the United States. The steering committee responsible for monitoring the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on health between Madagascar and the United States has announced a quarterly meeting to review progress and identify areas requiring improvement. The first meeting

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DIPLOMACY – Rivo Rakotovao appointed Ambassador of Madagascar to Belgium, Georget Mandehatsara designated to India

Madagascar has appointed two new ambassadors. Rivo Rakotovao, former President of the Senate, former interim Head of State, and former minister under Hery Rajaonarimampianina, has been sent to Brussels. He will represent Madagascar as Ambassador to the Kingdom of Belgium and as a representative to the European Union. Georget Mandehatsara, also a former minister during

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Customs and Justice: Strengthened coordination to improve the fight against fraud

Meeting in Antaninarenina, magistrates and customs officers compared their practices to streamline the handling of customs offenses, secure procedures, and strengthen the effectiveness of public action against the most complex frauds identified. The fight against customs fraud also requires better coordination between Customs services and the judiciary. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-12 09:09:03 (Madagascar Local

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Madagascar Airlines: Analakely agency reopens, the return of Air Madagascar takes shape

Four months after the appointment of Rado Rabarilala as Director General of Madagascar Airlines, the momentum for the company’s recovery is taking shape. The gradual return under the Air Madagascar brand is announced for the end of October, and the reopening of the Analakely agency yesterday also marks a symbolic milestone. Captured & Published at:

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