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DEVELOPMENT – Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence in Tourism Transformation at the Heart of WTD 2026

Celebration. World Tourism Day (WTD) 2026 will focus on the role of digital technology and artificial intelligence in transforming the tourism sector. In Madagascar, this theme will be at the center of the national celebration scheduled from September 24 to 27 in Mahajanga. Digital technologies can play a key role in designing offers, promoting them, […]

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FOOTBALL – The Barea qualify for the second round of the U23 AFCON qualifiers after Comoros withdraw

It is now official. The Indian Ocean derby for the under-23 category will not take place. The Malagasy Football Federation (FMF) announced in a statement this Tuesday the withdrawal of Comoros from the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Following the withdrawal of the Comorian Coelacanths, the Barea have directly secured their ticket to the

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INFRASTRUCTURES – Bemolanga bituminous sandstone to be tested for paving 1.4 km of road in Morafenobe

Will Bemolanga finally be put to use? Three hundred tons of bituminous sandstone are set to be extracted from the Bemolanga site, in the Morafenobe district, for an initial phase of technical and scientific testing. The material will be used to rehabilitate and pave approximately 1,400 meters of road in the town of Morafenobe, the

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FINANCING – The Prime Minister aims to accelerate the execution of World Bank projects with over $1 billion currently on hold

Simplifying procedures, eliminating repetitive steps, and accelerating compensation payment mechanisms were the key topics discussed on Monday at the Mahazoarivo Palace to expedite the implementation of World Bank-funded projects in Madagascar. Due to procedural complexities and administrative bottlenecks, projects totaling $1.085 billion are currently on hold. A meeting between the government and a World Bank

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Xinhua’s Communication Effectiveness Evaluation System Releases Report on APEC Narratives

SHENZHEN, September 5 (Xinhua) — The Xinhua Communication Effectiveness Evaluation System released Chinese and English versions of a report providing an overview of APEC-related narratives on Saturday during the Asia-Pacific Media Forum held in Shenzhen, in southern China’s Guangdong province. Titled ‘Sharing…’, the report analyzes the discourse surrounding APEC. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-08 10:53:53

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China: Asia-Pacific Media Forum held in Guangdong

SHENZHEN, September 5 (Xinhua) — The Asia-Pacific Media Forum opened on Saturday in Shenzhen, in China’s southern Guangdong province, under the theme “Paving the Way for Shared Prosperity for the Asia-Pacific Community: Media Consensus and Action.” Li Shulei, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, attended the event.

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NATIONAL CONSULTATIONS – Madagascar redefines its foreign policy for the next 15 years

“Identifying current shortcomings and seeking appropriate responses.” Since Monday, Malagasy diplomacy specialists and technicians have been reflecting on Madagascar’s foreign policy. Five thematic roundtables will be held this week to discuss the major orientations of Madagascar’s diplomacy and foreign policy for the next 15 years. These will conclude with the national diplomacy conference scheduled for

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NAUTICAL SPORTS – The Malagasy national sailing team ‘Koera’ prepares in the Seychelles for the SSL Gold Cup

A first international camp for a first national team. The Malagasy national sailing team, named SSL Team Madagascar – Koera, is currently in the Seychelles to prepare for its participation in the SSL Gold Cup. Composed of ten sailors, including two women, the squad is conducting its training under the guidance of two coaches, one

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PUBLIC HEALTH – Over 1.2 million children vaccinated against polio during mass vaccination campaign in five southern regions

Response. The Ministry of Public Health had targeted 95% of 1,174,264 children aged 0 to 59 months for polio vaccination in five southern regions. Ultimately, 1,222,196 children received the vaccine during the mass vaccination campaign held from August 11 to 14 in the Anosy, Androy, Atsimo-Andrefana, and Ihorombe regions. The goal is to halt the

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A plea for “Tana”… Antananarivo has been absorbing the most morbid content that “Facebook” has been churning out for at least five months. Murders, kidnappings, mob justice, road accidents, etc. Blood and terror are marking the places and neighborhoods of the City of a Thousand. What remains of the vestiges of this capital city destined

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