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LAC ALAOTRA – Four occupants of a pirogue drown

Four people lost their lives in a pirogue shipwreck on Lake Alaotra on Saturday, August 29. The boat, which departed from Anororo around 2:30 PM heading to Amparihimpony, was carrying nine members of the same family. Alerted in the early evening, gendarmes from the Imerimandroso brigade, assisted by those from Ambohidava, arrived on the scene […]

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METEOROLOGY – Temperatures expected to rise gradually starting Tuesday

Warmer weather is expected in Antananarivo in the coming days. Following a weekend marked by a drop in temperatures, particularly in the Central Highlands and the East Coast, the mercury is set to rise gradually starting Tuesday. According to the Ampandrianomby Meteorological Center, temperatures could reach up to 24°C in the Central Highlands, compared to

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FOOTBALL – Solonirina Raharijaona and Hery Nirina Ralison appointed to lead Barea U23 for the 2026 U23 AFCON

Solonirina Raharijaona is back in action. Having led the Barea U23 team in 2023, he has just been entrusted by the Malagasy Football Federation (FMF) with the preparation and organization of Madagascar’s participation in the U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. He will be assisted in this mission by former FC BFV player Hery

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JUSTICE – The Magistrates’ Union of Madagascar (SMM) contests the suspension conditions of three Anti-Corruption Pole magistrates

The Ministry of Justice’s decision to sanction three magistrates from the Anti-Corruption Pole (PAC) has been challenged by the Magistrates’ Union of Madagascar (SMM). In a statement released this Monday, the organization denounced the conditions under which the three magistrates were suspended from their duties. The union suggests that the alleged misconduct might be linked

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CATASTROPHE – Death toll from floods in Nepal and China exceeds 900, nearly 4,800 still missing

The death toll continues to rise. Devastating floods that struck Nepal and the Chinese region of Tibet on Wednesday, August 26, have resulted in 919 deaths, according to the latest official figures released on Monday. Authorities in both countries are also without news of 4,793 people. Nepal reports 903 deaths and 4,247 missing, while 16

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TEAM SPORTS – Madagascar to participate in the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup in China

The stage is set. The Madagascar women’s U23 national team will participate in the FIBA 3×3 U23 World Cup. The competition will be held from September 15 to 19 in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. Madagascar will compete for the world title against the best U23 national teams. Eighteen nations will be in the running: the

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“You are part of the family”: A warm welcome for Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kyrgyzstan (REPORT)

BISHKEK, August 30 (Xinhua) — On Sunday, a long red carpet stretched across the tarmac of Manas International Airport, while flags fluttered in the wind. Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov and his wife arrived early to welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan. After President Xi and his delegation arrived… Captured & Published

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Xi says China is doing its utmost to find those missing after mudslides

BISHKEK, August 31 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping stated on Monday that China is doing everything possible to locate both Chinese and foreign nationals who went missing following mudslides in China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. China is also taking all necessary measures to transfer and assist those affected. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-31 13:09:13 (Madagascar

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Xi’s motorcade escorted by Kyrgyz horse guard of honor

The Kyrgyz horse guard of honor escorted the motorcade of Chinese President Xi Jinping in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. Mr. Xi arrived there on Sunday to attend the 2026 SCO summit and pay a state visit to Kyrgyzstan. Produced by Xinhua Global Service. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-31 13:08:55 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original

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Xi declares that China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation has entered a ‘golden period’ of rapid development

BISHKEK, August 30 (Xinhua) — China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation has entered a “golden period” of rapid development, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday upon his arrival in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, to attend the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit and pay a state visit to Kyrgyzstan. The Kyrgyz President… Captured & Published at: 2026-08-31 13:08:38

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