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“Chinese Bridge” Competition: Taratra Jedidia, a student at the Confucius Institute, wins 3rd place globally

The Confucius Institute for Vocational and Technical Education, hosted at the University of Fianarantsoa, was officially inaugurated on August 7, 2026. Now an independent center, it marks a major milestone in educational cooperation between Madagascar and China. Founded in 2016 by Professor Andry Harinaina Rabearisoa, and initially affiliated with the University of Antananarivo, the institute […]

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University of Toliara: The ‘Bacc Malio’ strategy breaks cheating circuits

Faced with the irregularities that have tarnished the baccalaureate, the University of Toliara is taking decisive action and declaring total war on cheaters. With its ‘Bacc Malio’ strategy, the institution prefers to accept a sharp drop in the success rate rather than grant a devalued diploma. The success rate for the 2026 baccalaureate in Toliara

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Fitampoha and Fisehana: Two branches, one single root

The Fitampoha of the Menabe Sakalava people and the Fisehana of the Antakarana people of Ampasin’Anteniny took place during the same week, the week of August 20th. Two customary events, two territories separated by hundreds of kilometers, yet sharing the same symbolic weight. This coincidence is striking. It serves as a reminder that while branches

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They made the buzz

Red Island of hemoglobin… For several months now, and if we are to believe Facebook, Madagascar has never deserved its nickname of “Red Island” more. Red with the blood of the innocent, especially children. Albinos at an age where a ball made of plastic bags is enough to fill the day. Young ladies, as pretty

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Madagascar Film Festival – ISSM Awards: Celebrating Talent and Creativity

The second edition of the Madagascar Film Festival – ISSM Awards concluded on a festive note this Sunday at Havoria Anosy. The event highlighted the energy of young Malagasy cinematic and audiovisual creation, bringing together artists, directors, and industry professionals. Trophies were presented to the various winners during the ceremony. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-25

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Creative Industries: Success of the first IMIC masterclass

The Institute of Fashion and Creative Industry (IMIC), founded by designer Alexandra Denage, has reached a decisive milestone in the professionalization of the local creative landscape. The institution recently organized its very first masterclass, titled “Luxury Standards,” at ARRA Creative Studio in Ankorondrano. This immersive workshop offered a group of participants a unique opportunity to

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Ampefiloha: Three suspects arrested in record time following a phone theft

A mobile phone theft committed on Sunday, August 23, 2026, around 1:30 PM at La Réunion Kely, in Ampefiloha, quickly led to the arrest of three suspects thanks to the rapid intervention of the National Police. A man had just been a victim of a theft when police officers on duty near the railway tracks

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“Tinted Windows”: Crackdowns are back in force

Following the recent heinous crime involving two young people whose bodies were found in Ambohimanga-Rova, authorities have once again intensified inspections of vehicles with tinted windows. This issue had been somewhat overlooked recently, as many drivers had complained when forced to remove the tinting on the spot—a practice that […] Captured & Published at: 2026-08-25

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Tetezan’Iavoloha: Young man found dead in a restroom

He was stabbed with a knife and his body was discovered in a restroom. A 21-year-old young man, who was partying at a karaoke bar near the Tetezan’Iavoloha bridge, fell victim to this incident. He was found lifeless and motionless. Knife wounds were also observed on his body, which clearly led to [the tragedy]. Captured

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Imerimanjaka By-pass: Two youths arrested in a taxi-be with items from a burglary

On the morning of August 23, two young men were arrested by the National Police at the Imerimanjaka By-Pass in Antsimondrano while transporting several items that, according to initial investigation findings, were stolen during a burglary. The incident began when a young man returning home encountered two individuals carrying various objects, including a television set.

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