The first edition of the Gold Fair is taking place from September 1st to 6th in Brieville, in the Betsiboka region. The event highlights the mining potential of the commune. On the sidelines of this event, a meeting with the mayors of the Tsaratanàna district served as a reminder that Brieville is one of the […]
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The Makis stadium in Andohatapenaka is set to host the XXL Energy Top 12 final this Sunday, September 6, at 3:00 PM. The match will feature Cosfa, the multiple-time Madagascar champion, against Uscar. Undefeated this season, Cosfa enters as the favorite against an Uscar side dreaming of turning their first-ever final appearance into a historic
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New developments in the fight against corruption in Mahajanga. The University of Mahajanga and the Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (Bianco) have decided to strengthen their commitment to promoting integrity and combating corruption within the university environment. With this in mind, a two-day workshop was held on September 1st and 2nd at the Bianco headquarters in Mahajanga
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The escape of three inmates from the Ambalatavoahangy central prison in Toamasina yesterday has highlighted the security flaws facing penitentiary institutions. In recent weeks, several prisons have been affected by similar incidents, raising questions about surveillance mechanisms and the resources available to prison services. Yesterday at 8:45 a.m., three inmates attempted to escape from the
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In the United States, 21-year-old, 2.03m tall Jerry Pépin Rabibisoa is pursuing his journey by combining studies and basketball. The Toliara native intends to make the most of this experience. Jerry Pépin Rabibisoa, how is your integration into the United States going? My integration into the United States is going quite well. At first, it
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Seven themes were on the agenda during the conferences held in Toliara, with the financing of youth-led projects standing out. The enthusiasm of young people for entrepreneurship has been palpable over the last seven years, as highlighted during the panels at the ‘Atsimo Andrefana Business Week’ in Toliara. Young graduates in the region have established
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The vote on the cybercrime bill has been postponed. Deputies aim to conduct a more in-depth review of the text, citing the balance between security imperatives and the preservation of fundamental freedoms. At the conclusion of the extraordinary session of the National Assembly yesterday, deputies agreed to defer the vote on five bills, including the
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From September 14 to 18, Morondava will host the national celebration of Taombaovao Lohataona, themed around identity, fihavanana (social harmony), and national unity. For five days, Morondava will become a true meeting point for Malagasy cultures and traditions. Tangalamena Zakariasy Patrick, president of the Taombaovao Lohataona 2026 organizing committee, officially announced that the national celebration
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An EITI delegation is expected in Madagascar from September 7 to 11 to evaluate the country’s commitments to mining transparency and monitor the implementation of recommendations from the third validation. The governance of mineral resources is back at the center of discussions in Madagascar. From September 7 to 11, 2026, a delegation from the International
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The extension is now official. Like other beneficiary countries, Madagascar has two additional years to consolidate its exports to the American market. It is now official. U.S. President Donald Trump has signed the law extending the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) until December 31, 2028. After months of uncertainty and a final step in
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