Ambohimanga means the blue hill. It is a place of the sacred, a place untouched, a place looked upon from afar with the certainty that some things will remain intact. Kings ruled there, and the razana (ancestors) rest there. Pilgrims still climb it barefoot to ask the ancestors for what the living can no longer […]
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Only a few days remain before students return to school. With the new school year scheduled for September 7, 2026, public institutions are already preparing to welcome them. Since August 24, administrative staff have resumed their duties to implement the necessary arrangements for the new academic year. Teachers will return to their posts on August
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Official celebration. As announced by the President of the Refoundation, Madagascar will officially mark the birth of the Malagasy Republic in a solemn manner this year. The ceremony for the 68th anniversary will be held on October 14, 2026, in Anahidrano, in the Antsohihy district, Sofia region. The choice of this location, closely linked to
Ethiopia has officially submitted its bid to host the 2028 edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The announcement was made on Monday evening by the Ethiopian Football Federation, more than eight months after its initial declaration of intent to host the event. “Ethiopia has officially submitted its bid” to the Confederation of African
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Starting September 8, Canada will impose tariffs ranging from 15% to 50% on various products imported from the United States, in response to new surtaxes decided by Washington. Ottawa also warns that it will take additional measures if the Canadian automotive sector is further taxed by the United States. The new Canadian surtaxes will primarily
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A new Indian Ocean derby for the youth national teams. The Madagascar Barea will face the Comoros Coelacanthes in the first round of the qualifiers for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The Confederation of African Football (CAF) held the draw for the U23 AFCON qualifiers, which will be hosted in Egypt, this Tuesday.
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Tanzanian Vice President Emmanuel Nchimbi will step down from his post on September 4. On Tuesday, he announced his decision to retire from politics and public service. Appointed to the position in November 2025, he stated that he wishes to align with President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s desire for change. “I have written to President Hassan
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Madagascar’s two representatives in the CAF Champions League and the CAF Confederation Cup are set to enter the competition on Saturday, September 5. With about ten days remaining before the first-leg matches, the Centre de Formation de Football d’Andoharanofotsy (CFFA), the Madagascar champion, and FC Rouge, the Madagascar Cup winner, have entered the final stretch
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Ten thousand households in Greater Antananarivo will be able to benefit from water connections to the Jirama network at a promotional rate of 30,000 ariary, as part of the Drinking Water Access Improvement Project (Paaep). The necessary equipment and connection works will be covered by the project. In its first phase, the program targets ten
The Council of Christian Churches in Madagascar (FFKM) has set a timeline of approximately nine months to conclude and finalize the national consultation process. Reverend Vonjisoa Tahina Ranaivoarivelo, Secretary General of the ecclesiastical organization, announced during the presentation of the official calendar that the restitution of the findings will take place in May 2027. For
