What were our elders really thinking on June 26, 1960? It seems the day of the Republic (October 14, 1958) or the adoption of the first Constitution (April 29, 1959) did not stir much public excitement. Even the term “return of Independence” is relatively recent. How many people recall or even briefly consider the 19th-century […]
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On the occasion of the national day celebration, former President of the Republic Andry Rajoelina did not fail to express, yesterday, his nostalgia for the country and his thoughts for the Malagasy people. In a five-paragraph message published on Facebook, he reaffirmed his attachment to Madagascar and addressed his support to those Malagasy people in
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Government officials, foreign guests, and dignitaries honored Malagasy fashion expertise during the 66th Independence Day anniversary held yesterday at the Barea Mahamasina Stadium. Beyond the military parade and artistic performances, the attire worn by high-ranking officials drew significant attention at the Barea Mahamasina Stadium. Members of the government, state authorities, the Prime Minister, institutional leaders,
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The Soarano-Ambohimanambola urban train is stepping up its service. The Urban Transport Company (SETU) has strengthened its offering by scheduling a third daily trip since June 24. “To better serve you, SETU provides you with regular schedules between Soarano and Ambohimanambola,” the operator stated. The service has thus increased to three round trips per day
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A woman is suspected of having killed her husband overnight from Thursday to Friday in Ambohimahatsinjo, in the commune of Ambohimanambola. Gendarmes, alerted to the scene, discovered the body of 51-year-old R.P. lying on his bed, showing multiple injuries to his head, legs, and knees. According to the doctor from the Tsarataona Basic Health Center
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Missing out on the final, the “Étoiles du Sud” team—comprising Yves Sedrick Rakotoarisoa and Jean-François Daniel Rakotondrainibe, reinforced by Senegalese player N’Diaye Fara and Beninese player Marcel Gbetable—was eliminated in the semi-finals during the second stage of the Masters de Pétanque on Thursday in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. The African selection, having won the first stage in Romans-sur-Isère
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Can one be both an architect of Malagasy capitalism and a guardian of its cultural soul? Hassanein Hiridjee seems to have decided that it is possible. Before a captivated audience at the EHCP Business School, he enthusiastically elaborated on his approach to business. He explained that one must follow a single guiding principle: “Respect your
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The third president of the ASI volleyball club, Martin Rabesalama, reveals the keys to success and the inner workings of a club that boasts twenty-two national titles across all categories. How do you manage to survive in this era as a civilian club? Founded in 2009, our club now includes all categories, from U13s to
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The rock band promises numerous innovations to celebrate its 45-year career during a concert scheduled for August 2nd at Antsahamanitra. Rehearsals officially began last Thursday for Tselatra. Gathered in Isoraka with their keyboard, electric guitar, and drum musicians, the band members are refining a show they promise will be rich in new features to mark
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A Malagasy team has brought glory to Madagascar on the African stage. The team won the DIU E-Health Hackathon 2026, held from June 15 to 18 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, under the theme: “Health Innovations and Practices in Africa.” The team secured the prize by developing an intelligent technological solution dedicated to pregnancy monitoring and
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