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TV Talent Shows: The Harsh Reality for Malagasy Artists

Marghe, Anisha Jo, Ludysoa, and Nathan: three Malagasy artists revealed by French TV talent shows. Between critically acclaimed but low-profile albums, acknowledged commercial flops, and a focus on live performances rather than music charts, their trajectories reveal the true nature of life after victory. Whether in the finals, semi-finals, or through standout performances, these singers […]

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Nature: The Reborn Hope of the ‘Fotsimaso’

In November 2025, a large-scale rescue operation began at Lake Matsaborimena, in northwestern Madagascar, when eggs of the Madagascar pochard, or ‘fotsimaso’, were collected from the wild before being transported on foot for 44 kilometers to the specialized breeding center in Antsohihy. The success of this initiative, as well as […] Captured & Published at:

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Zily Boana: A Malagasy Memory to Pass On

Young Malagasy people have always been criticized. “They no longer understand the culture, they no longer know the tradition,” some elders insist. This criticism has become almost habitual. However, this younger generation is not necessarily indifferent to its heritage. Above all, they are seeking to understand the origin and significance of the practices passed down

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Beautiful Friday

Drwina at Madagascar Underground. Drwina is the kind of artist who plays between two worlds without being redundant: Western sounds and local roots. He will be on stage at Madagascar Underground in Antsahavola today at 6:00 PM. His music blends vitality, deep roots, and openness to the world. It is the best spot for this

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Book: Nicolas Martin reissues ‘Royal Symbols & Rivalries…’

Nicolas Martin has reiterated, renewed, and updated his work, ‘Royal Symbols & Rivalries at the Court of Antananarivo during the Reign of Radama II’. This improved version, published this year following the initial 2021 edition, appears richer in imagery, design, and, most importantly, enriched with additional information. Across 103 pages, the author delves into the

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Erick Manana & Feo Gasy: Thirty Years of an Atypical History

On the occasion of their anniversary concert this Saturday at the CCI Ivato, Feo Gasy reflects on their unusual origins on European soil. It is an extraordinary musical adventure that now unites several generations. According to Erick Manana, speaking yesterday at the headquarters in the Zital zone of Ankorondrano, the birth of Feo Gasy 30

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Boss of Freestyle Nta 4: Rappers take the mic

Freestyle as a means of expression and the stage as a springboard: on Saturday, August 29, starting at 3 p.m., fans of “Syga rap” will attend a major event, the fourth edition of “Boss of Freestyle Nta 4”. Driven by MkifetLife Entertainment, in close collaboration with La Teinturerie, the event promises an exciting showcase. Captured

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Back to school in a climate of insecurity

The countdown has begun for millions of students who will return to school with mixed feelings, balancing the joy of reuniting with classmates against the stress of the new academic year. Due to a lack of updated statistics, the exact or even approximate number of students remains unknown. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-28 07:38:38 (Madagascar

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Rivo Rakotovao: Concerned about the appointment of Fokontany chiefs

While the next elections are not scheduled until the second half of 2027, the strategic and political calculations of certain factions are already drawing reactions from the Malagasy political class. Although the direct election of Fokontany chiefs was among the key demands of the protest movement in September and October 2025, the current government, by…

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OSCIE: Civil society aims to make its voice heard on the extractive sector

On August 20 and 21, 2026, the Platform of Civil Society Organizations on Extractive Industries in Madagascar (OSCIE) will organize the National Conference of Civil Society Organizations on the extractive sector at the La Résidence hotel in Ankerana. Representatives of civil society organizations from all 24 regions of Madagascar will participate. Captured & Published at:

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