A swimming outing turned into a tragedy at the tourist village of Mahajanga. A 17-year-old teenager drowned on Saturday afternoon after diving into the sea. Three young boys had jumped into the water to cool off, as the city has been experiencing intense heat for several weeks. The other two were luckier, as they did […]
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According to the Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (Bianco), 1,638 people have been under prosecution since the beginning of the year. Among them, 448 have been arrested, 104 remanded in custody, 153 placed under judicial supervision, and 168 released on bail. Between January and September, the agency recorded 2,662 complaints, with 1,433 deemed eligible for investigation. The
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The degradation of the road surface is weakening the economy of Nosy Be. The state of the road connecting Ambalavelona, on National Road 6 (RN6), to the port of Ankify is causing deep concern. Increasingly dilapidated, this 28-kilometer strategic axis is on the verge of asphyxiation, threatening to further complicate the transport of goods and
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Staying true to the Che Bel Canto concept, which she has participated in several times, Tosy will return to the stage at the Mahamasina Sports Palace alongside Ry Kiala Vazo and Monika (Njava) to revisit the repertoire of Samoela. Tosy is reconnecting with Che Bel Canto once again. On Sunday, November 22, starting at 3:00
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After defeating Iraq (2-1) in the round of 32, the young Barea dominated Uzbekistan (4-1) in the round of 16 on Wednesday, advancing to the quarter-finals. Madagascar continues to surprise at the 2026 FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival. In this first edition of the competition held in Baku, Azerbaijan, the young Barea have authoritatively
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According to legend, Zanahary (God) called upon the Fody bird to bring rice to Earth, tasking it with teaching humans how to choose the planting season and how to cultivate rice. Upon completing its mission, the Fody returned to report to Zanahary, who, pleased with the bird’s service, granted it a unique trait: its plumage
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The implementation plan for the national anti-corruption strategy was transmitted to all ministries two weeks ago. Already developed and tailored to the specific missions of each department, this plan is now ready for implementation. “It notably provides for the prosecution of perpetrators of corrupt acts as well as various provisions to advance cases before the
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Razafindrakoto Lala and Razafinjato Fela, both living with disabilities, founded the Sembana Mijoro Center in 2003 to support children and young people with disabilities. The inauguration of new premises on October 28, 2026, in Ambohidrano, within the commune of Sabotsy Namehana, marks a new milestone in their commitment to the autonomy and development of the
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As we move away from the capital, the country becomes increasingly desolate and less cultivated, noted James Hastie, a British agent, in his journal while describing his 1822 journey to Foulpointe. His observations, analyzed by archivist Jean Valette, highlight a region characterized by scattered populations amidst vast deserted areas. Hastie attributed this sparse population to
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Neighborhoods located at the ends of the Jirama distribution network are experiencing significant water supply difficulties. In Alasora, the rural commune is sounding the alarm. “It has been a month and a half since water stopped flowing from the taps, even at night, whereas it was still possible to collect some before. Moreover, distributions by
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