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ROLAND KOBIA: ‘We must work together to ensure aid is used wisely’

Roland Kobia, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Madagascar, is calling for better utilization of aid in a context of dwindling international funding. He believes that Madagascar must demonstrate greater efficiency, transparency, and commitment to fighting corruption to maintain the trust of its partners. While welcoming the guidelines set out by the ‘Refondation’ (the […]

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NONO – “Fans have demanded my return to the stage”

After nearly ten years of absence, Nono is answering the call of his fans with two scheduled performances on September 6 and 11 in Antananarivo. “When are you coming back?” For years, messages from his admirers have multiplied, demanding his return to the Malagasy stage. Nearly a decade after his last appearance in the capital,

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Magistrates’ Union: ‘Our colleagues at the PAC are being harassed’

The Magistrates’ Union of Madagascar (SMM) has taken a stand following the suspension of three judges from the Anti-Corruption Pole (PAC) last week, a decision made by the Ministry of Justice. The union deems the procedure followed to be illegal. ‘This is harassment against our colleagues,’ declared Mbintanarivo Andriantsihorisoa, president of the SMM, yesterday. He

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BUDGET – Analamanga sets its priorities for 2027

The Analamanga Region has brought together local stakeholders to define its budgetary priorities for 2027. Discussions focused on infrastructure, agriculture, social protection, and security. The Analamanga Region aims to better voice its territory’s needs in the drafting of the 2027 budget. A regional budget conference was held on Monday, August 31, 2026, at the National

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SANITATION – The CUA launches ‘punch’ operations

The Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) is mobilizing to enforce the sanctions stipulated by the Municipal Hygiene Code (CMH). A delegation will conduct surprise ‘punch’ operations starting September 4th. Dr. Anjarasoa Maharavo Rasoanomenjanahary, Director of Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene at the CUA, explained that hygiene inspectors, accompanied by municipal police, will target specific locations. In

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FOOTBALL – CAF CONFEDERATION CUP – FC Rouge departs in debt

The Madagascar Cup winner, FC Rouge, will fly to Zambia this afternoon to face the Red Arrows in the first leg of the CAF Confederation Cup preliminary round. The team travels with the ambition to win. FC Rouge, the reigning Madagascar Cup champion, is heading to Zambia this afternoon. This neighborhood club from Alarobia Amboniloha

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TRADITIONAL MEDICINE – Gabrielle Robbins unveils the history of ‘ranomena’

A traditional remedy with a little-known history. Considered a ‘universal remedy’ in Madagascar, ‘ranomena’ was the focus of the 108th ‘Café-histoire’ held this Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Photography Museum in Anjohy. On this occasion, Gabrielle Robbins, an anthropologist at the University of Oxford, traced the history and uses of this traditional remedy, which

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URBAN TRAFFIC – Parking violations persist

Poorly parked vehicles remain numerous on several streets in Antananarivo. Occupied sidewalks, double-parked cars, or vehicles parked on the roadway: despite measures taken in recent months, bad habits persist. In the 67 Ha district, residents point to the difficulty of finding a parking space. “There is no more parking, but we have to park somewhere,”

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CYCLING – Houlder Mohamed claims the national title

Madagascar’s cycling scene was in the spotlight this Sunday during the 2026 Madagascar Road Cycling Championships. Some 63 participants from various clubs and regions competed across three categories: Elite, Junior, and Women. In the Elite category, Houlder Mohamed from COSPN Analamanga emerged victorious after a demanding 133.97 km race. The race started in Ambodisaha Fenoarivo,

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The Law of Retaliation

Self-defense or summary execution? The death of the four boys suspected of murdering two young girls in Ambohimanga continues to fuel debate. Between those who defend the rule of law and the necessity of a proper trial, and those who support the law of retaliation for such crimes, positions are diametrically opposed. The crime is

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