During the official launch of Litera A: Chronique de la syllabe de flamme, the writer offers a reflection on writing, memory, and the cycles of Malagasy history. “I have no message, but rather an idea. A symbol.” It was with this opening that Elie Ramanankavana presented his new book, Litera A: Chronique de la syllabe […]
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The celebration of the National Day was marked by significant public participation, despite power cuts affecting several neighborhoods in the city of Antsiranana during the most anticipated moments of the festivities. Plunged into darkness, the residents of Antsiranana turned out in large numbers for the National Day celebrations. While the festive atmosphere seemed discreet in
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Two armed men attacked the home of a microfinance institution treasurer in Toamasina. Her 12-year-old niece was fatally shot. Insecurity has claimed the life of a 12-year-old girl in Toamasina. On Saturday, around 7:30 p.m., Soaline was shot dead at her home in the Mangarivotra Atsimo district, plot 21/53, during an attack carried out by
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The Ankoay 3×3 team, competing under the name ‘Antananarivo’ at the Challenger Runball in Réunion, did not advance past the group stages. However, the Malagasy squad returns with valuable points for the world ranking. It was a tall order. After winning the Maevatanana Lite Quest in May, the Malagasy team representing Antananarivo faced a much
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“Fokonolona no vahaolana” – the Fokonolona is the solution. This slogan forms the core vision of the Fonena association, which seeks to place the community back at the heart of social action. The association announced its expansion into the Analamanga region on Friday during a presentation held at the National Library in Anosy. Through this
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The Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) is taking a tougher stance against acts of incivility. It has announced the enforcement of sanctions stipulated by the Municipal Hygiene Code. Zero tolerance for polluters. Anyone committing acts of incivility or illegal waste dumping will now face sanctions. “Following extensive cleaning operations and awareness campaigns, the CUA will
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The Andoharanofotsy club defeated Ajesaia in the final of the Madagascar Elite Division championship yesterday at the By-Pass. With this victory, CFFA will represent the country in the African Champions League. A second star. The Centre de Formation de Football d’Andoharanofotsy (CFFA) has won its second Madagascar Elite Division championship title, following its first in
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Faced with the collapse of paddy prices in the Alaotra-Mangoro region, farmers are turning to the production of artisanal rum. A reconversion dictated by economic urgency. Out of necessity. The crash in paddy prices is disrupting the household economy of farming families in the Alaotra-Mangoro region. Currently sold between 900 and 1,100 ariary per kilo,
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Heads of State and government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) will hold an extraordinary virtual summit today. The political and security situation in Madagascar will be at the heart of this impromptu meeting. Scheduled for 5:00 PM Botswana time (6:00 PM Madagascar time), the meeting was announced by the regional organization yesterday. “The
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A remarkable achievement. Former swimmer, national team member, and past president of the Analamanga Swimming League, Hafaliana Rarivo, who now practices wushu and tai chi in Bulgaria, is shining on the European and global stage. Representing Bulgaria, she won three bronze medals—two in taijiquan (bare-hand movements) and one in taijijian (with a sword)—at the 5th
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