Madagascar made a successful start in the Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III, currently being held at the National Tennis Centre in Gaborone, Botswana. The Akomba secured a 3-0 victory against Namibia this Monday, confirming their status as favorites in this opening match and launching their quest for promotion to Group II in an […]
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After four years of service in Madagascar, Arnaud Guillois, the French Ambassador, expressed his thanks and gratitude to Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, President of the Refondation. Yesterday, after receiving an honorary distinction from Alice N’Diaye, Minister of Foreign Affairs, during a ceremony marking the end of his mission, the French diplomat visited the Ambohitsorohitra Palace for
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The Episcopal Conference of Madagascar (CEM) has broken its silence. In a message addressed to all citizens, the prelates stated they can no longer remain silent in the face of the wave of crimes hitting the country. Monsignor Jean Pascal Andriantsoavina, Vice-President of the CEM, described the current security climate as one of terror. With
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As the 2026 Baccalaureate approaches, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESUPRES) is strengthening the security measures for exam subjects. This policy applies from the development phase to the distribution process to prevent leaks and ensure the smooth conduct of the exams. This year, the development of subjects relies on a multiple-proposal system.
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Preparations are in full swing in Mahajanga as the peak tourist season approaches. The municipality and the OMC (Joint Design Body) are taking action to ensure the city maintains its reputation as a premier destination. Faced with concerns over kidnappings and a climate of insecurity threatening the population, the Mahajanga OMC, led by the Prefect
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The health partnership between the United States and Madagascar is taking a new turn. The United States is encouraging Madagascar to build a more autonomous health system. The U.S. is pushing Madagascar to gradually move away from foreign support. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Steve Bremner reiterated the new doctrine of foreign aid under the “America First”
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The fifth round of the Madagascar Motocross Championship, the Grand Prix of the East, took place in Toamasina on Sunday. Claudio Tida secured his first victory of the season. This was the second official round held outside the capital. Increasingly familiar with his new 2026 Stark Varg electric motorcycle, Toamasina native Claudio Tida, who had
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From July 17 to August 7, figurative painter Toavinjanahary Marianno will present an exhibition at Is’Art Galerie, where surrealism becomes the preferred language to probe the contradictions and mysteries of love. How can one represent a feeling that reason cannot explain? How can one translate into images what escapes all logic? These questions form the
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The Malagasy cocoa sector is beginning to generate tangible benefits for the country. Despite the tense context in the international cocoa market, Madagascar successfully exported nearly 14,000 tons in 2025. According to the National Cocoa Council (CNC), foreign exchange earnings generated by Malagasy cocoa are now valued at $100 million. Despite the crisis affecting the
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In Toamasina, reality has quickly caught up with promises. Despite the end of load shedding promised for yesterday in this port city, several neighborhoods continue to suffer from power cuts that have become unbearable for residents. “Yesterday, in our neighborhood, the power was cut from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., then from 9 p.m. to
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