Demonstrations in front of the City Hall have become a platform for traders in Mahajanga to voice their grievances. On Wednesday, merchants previously stationed in front of the Mahabibo police station and the municipal police office held a sit-in at the City Hall to protest their eviction, which has been ongoing for a month. These […]
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The Indian Ocean Laboratory of the Foundation for Innovation in Democracy has announced the release of its documentary, ‘Ilakaka, living in the shadow of artisanal mines.’ Produced as part of the ‘Voices of the Living’ program, this film addresses a social phenomenon often reduced to stereotypes but rarely documented in depth. The documentary traces the
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Temperatures are gradually rising. The sun has returned after ten days marked by dry cold and, above all, strong winds. The coastline of the southern region faced heavy swells, which caused strong winds inland. This was due to a polar cold front from the south that submerged the southern zone. This cold spell also signals
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Malagasy rock and rap meet in a narrative that is both dark and hopeful. Valahara and Kintaniavo will soon unveil “Nivarilavo,” a musical collaboration accompanied by a new music video, officially scheduled for release on Friday, September 18. Through this feature, the two artists explore the consequences of a breakup and the various stages that
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Students are more attentive and retain information better, according to teachers from the six school districts of the Atsimo Andrefana region, who gathered at a pedagogical fair organized by the Regional Directorate of National Education (Dren) and UNICEF in Toliara. Aurélia Razanakoto, a teacher at the EPP Belaza school in Ampanihy, showcased a handmade model
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On October 3rd and 4th, Mauritius will host the Africa Men’s Sevens, a major event in African rugby sevens. Eight teams, including Burkina Faso, Egypt, Kenya, Madagascar, Mauritius, Namibia, Reunion, and South Africa, will compete for the top spots. For the Makis, the 2025 African vice-champions, the goal is clear: finish in the top three
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Several economic files are at the heart of Colonel Michaël Randrianirina’s trip to Europe, with the Volobe hydroelectric project and space cooperation among the key issues. The trip to France and Belgium focuses on projects, investments, and financing. The Volobe hydroelectric project is a primary concern. In Paris, the Head of State is attending the
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Transporters operating from Fasan’ny Karana must transfer their departures to Amoronakona. Although they thought on Wednesday that they could continue operating from Fasan’ny Karana, the situation was clarified this Thursday. The transfer to the new bus station remains in effect. The Minister of Transport and Meteorology, Herizo Ramanambola Andrianavalona, reaffirmed the government’s firmness on this
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After a long period of turbulence marked by difficulties and uncertainty, the Antsiranana-based Society for Naval Studies, Construction, and Repair (Secren) is turning the page on stagnation. The change is now visible at the shipyard: ships are being welcomed back, repair operations have restarted, bookings are increasing, and infrastructure rehabilitation is accelerating. With a capital
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Prolonged power outages continue to disrupt economic activities and the daily lives of households. In some neighborhoods, these cuts can last for several hours, or even a large part of the day. In workshops, shops, and businesses dependent on electricity, operations slow down or come to a halt when equipment can no longer function. Employees
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