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URBAN TRANSPORT – Bicycle taxis banned in the capital

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Bicycle taxis are currently parking along the roads in the capital, despite being unauthorized to operate as passenger transport services. Several areas in the capital, including Anosy, Ambohidahy, Ankadimbahoaka, Isotry, and Ampefiloha, have turned into parking spots for these vehicles. Some drivers even manage to enter Analakely, despite the ban. However, in a statement released […]

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Football: Spain crowned World Champions after defeating Argentina

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Spain won the second World Cup in its history on Sunday, defeating Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, near New York. Ferran Torres, assisted by Nico Williams, scored the winning goal at the very beginning of the second half of extra time (106th minute), liberating Spain, which

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TECHNOLOGY – Two Chinese companies support Madagascar in developing its satellite program

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On Friday, at the Iavoloha State Palace, the Malagasy government signed a memorandum of understanding with two Chinese companies, Jinyuan Holding International Co. Ltd and Suzhou Fuchang Space Technology Co. Ltd, to launch a satellite development program for Madagascar. Under the terms of the agreement, the two Chinese firms will handle the design, manufacturing, launch,

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Anti-Corruption: 545 Million Ariary in Illicit Assets Ready to be Transferred to the Public Treasury

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The Agency for the Recovery of Illicit Assets (ARAI) is still awaiting the opening of a specific Treasury account to transfer 545 million ariary resulting from final confiscations. Four years after its creation, the agency reports having received eight final confiscation decisions, now allowing these funds to be returned to the State. These 545 million

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HUMAN RIGHTS – 680 cases of violence against children identified in 2025 via the “147” green line

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How many of us know or have already dialed the number “147”? This is the green line used to report any type of violence against a child. The statistics are alarming. In 2025, this national system received 405,471 calls and contributed to the identification and referral of 680 confirmed cases of violence against children, according

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EMPLOYMENT – A unique database to track the flows of Malagasy migrant workers

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Which countries host the most workers from Madagascar? In which sectors are Malagasy migrant workers most active? How many leave each year? This information should soon be more easily accessible thanks to a unique labor migration database that the Ministry of Labor, Employment and Civil Service and the National Institute of Statistics (Instat) plan to

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TRAFFIC – CUA announces the commissioning of a pedestrian footbridge on the Tsarasaotra road by early August

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Pedestrians using the Tsarasaotra bypass will soon be able to cross the road more safely. The Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) has announced the construction of a pedestrian footbridge, which is expected to be operational by early August at the latest. This facility complements a series of measures taken by municipal authorities to enhance road

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FOOTBALL – Argentina vs. Spain: A World Cup 2026 Final Between the Reigning World Champions and the European Champions

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Argentina and Spain will compete for the world title this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM GMT, which is 10:00 PM Madagascar time. The reigning world champions will attempt to defend their crown, while the European champions aim for their second world title since 2010. Both

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FOOTBALL – England defeats France to secure third place in the 2026 World Cup

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England finished the 2026 World Cup on the podium. The Three Lions defeated the French ‘Les Bleus’ (6-4) on Saturday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, in the third-place play-off, following a spectacular match featuring ten goals. The English took an early lead thanks to Declan Rice (3rd minute), Ezri Konsa (18th minute), and

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INFRASTRUCTURE – Toamasina’s Avenue of Independence renovation funded by Ambatovy royalties, says Regional Chief

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The Avenue of Independence is set for a facelift. Renovation work on this infrastructure was officially launched on Friday. The four-month project will be funded by mining royalties paid by Ambatovy to the Atsinanana Region. According to the interim Regional Chief, Jean Jugus Razafiarison, 5 billion ariary from these royalties will be mobilized to carry

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