The 2026 World Cup, which saw Spain defeat Argentina in the final, concluded on Sunday. It will be remembered as a turning point for African football. Nine out of ten representatives advanced past the group stage, while Morocco became the first African nation to reach the semi-finals in two consecutive World Cups, proving their 2022 […]
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The city of Antsiranana is hosting a major free medical campaign from July 19 to 25, organized by the Dawoodi Bohra community of Madagascar. Open to the entire population, this humanitarian initiative aims to facilitate access to healthcare, strengthen prevention, and improve patient care through consultations, screenings, and surgical interventions. In a spirit of solidarity
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A high-level joint mission from the African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) visited Madagascar from July 12 to 19, 2026. Led by Ambassador Mohamed Idriss Farah, Special Envoy of the Chairperson of the AU Commission, and Parfait Onanga-Anyanga, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General to the AU, the delegation met with Colonel Michaël
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Several glitches disrupted the first day of the Baccalaureate exam. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has reported several anomalies. Despite strict instructions from the Ministry, some candidates attempted to break the rules. Cases of fraud and regulation violations were recorded in various exam centers yesterday. The most serious incidents involved identity substitution.
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The storage warehouses of the Antananarivo Customs Office in Antanimena are set to open to the public. Several lots of goods currently stored in these facilities will be sold at public auction. The General Directorate of Customs explained yesterday that this auction aims to manage stored goods, free up storage space, and monetize items that
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English football legend Kevin Keegan, one of the greatest players of the 1970s, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner and Champions League victor with Liverpool, has died of cancer at the age of 75, his family announced on Monday. Nicknamed “Mighty Mouse” for his small stature (1.73m) and fighting spirit, he later became a beloved manager
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Isalo National Park could soon be added to the list of Global Geoparks of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). During a visit to the Ihorombe region last week, on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of Isalo National Park, the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Nolave Luck Aristide Andriatsihala, announced
Motorcycles, vehicles, car batteries, Spanish wines, household appliances, clothing… Nearly a hundred lots of goods stored in the warehouses of the Antanimena Customs Office will be put up for public auction starting Monday, August 10, 2026. The announcement was made by the Directorate General of Customs (DGD), which specified that the sale will be conducted
An initiative to help combat the high cost of living. Imports of several essential goods through the ports of Toliara, Mahajanga, and Antsiranana will benefit from a reduction in port costs over the next two years. The 20% reduction applies to handling costs for rice, salt, sugar, flour, milk, and cooking oil imported by sea.
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Labour’s Andy Burnham was officially appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, aiming to bring a change in both style and policy to Downing Street as the country faces major economic and social challenges. At 56, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester succeeds Keir Starmer, who resigned after taking office in July 2024
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