The birth of a child represents a significant financial burden for families. Medical care, travel, and the purchase of baby supplies all add to the expenses. The arrival of a child requires financial planning and organization, as pregnancy leads to expenses that accumulate over several months. Medical monitoring, exams, travel, and preparing the baby’s layette […]
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Madagascar will begin its U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers against Comoros in less than a month. The competition also serves as a qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. With just over three weeks until their debut, the Barea U23 team is intensifying preparations. To avoid sanctions from international governing bodies, Madagascar
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Companies, producers, and institutions will gather from September 10 to 13 at the Ivato International Conference Center (CCI Ivato) for the 8th edition of the International Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries Fair, held in conjunction with the 2nd International Gastronomy Festival. Two hundred and twenty exhibitors will gather under the theme “Madagascar in motion: producing, processing,
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Fake accounts, profiles, and digital identities are explicitly targeted by the new draft law on cybercrime in Madagascar. The text also aims to hold group administrators and internet users who knowingly share clearly illegal content accountable. A version 2.0. A bill to reform cybercrime legislation is currently under review, with a plenary vote scheduled at
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The bodies of the four suspects in the murder of Haingotiana Rasamison and Stéphanie Nohasoavina, which had been held at the HJRA hospital morgue since Saturday morning, have been released to their families. Three bodies were collected late Monday, while the last one was released yesterday morning. The suspects involved are 18-year-old Aldo from Ambohitrimanjaka,
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The term ‘Am-bohitra’ refers to the hill or village. Drawing from the dictionaries of Régis Rajemisa-Raolison (1985) and Abinal & Malzac (1888), Malagasy language offers a rich vocabulary to describe topography—from ‘tendrombohitra’ (mountains) to ‘lohasaha’ (valleys) and ‘tanety’ (hills). The recent tragedy in Nepal, where nearly 1,000 people died and thousands remain missing due to
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A new chapter begins for the Tahiry Aina ho an’ny Fanatanjahantena sy Itsinjovana ny Tanora (Tafita). The handover ceremony between the interim Director General, Zina Alitera Rakotoson, and the new Director General, Guy Laurent Ramanankamonjy, took place yesterday at the Mahamasina Sports Palace, in the presence of the Minister of Youth and Sports, Alain Désiré
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Regional transport operators in Mahajanga have been sensitized to the corruption risks associated with migration near the Ankarafantsika National Park. The massive influx of migrants from the South is leading to significant deforestation and encouraging the development of illegal crops around the park. Furthermore, as a coastal city and a major transport hub, Mahajanga faces
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Securing a first job remains a significant challenge for many young graduates. Despite completing their studies, accessing the labor market remains difficult, primarily due to a lack of experience and limited opportunities. Recruitment periods allow some to try their luck. “When companies organize recruitment drives, young people turn out in large numbers to seize the
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Since 2022, the Alifasa project has established itself as a cultural breath of fresh air in Antsiranana. Every year, during school holidays, the Alliance Française of Diego and the AJFACE open their doors to adolescent girls aged 10 to 17, offering them three weeks to immerse themselves in the world of audiovisuals and cinema. This
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