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TECHNICAL EDUCATION – A thousand students thrive in a new Youth Corner

As part of the cooperation between the Ministry of Technical Education and Vocational Training (METFP), the UNFPA, and the International Labour Organization (ILO), with financial support from Norway, a new space was inaugurated at the Mahajanga Technical High School in Antsahavaky on Friday. “The ‘Youth Corner’ is a modern youth center. It provides approximately one […]

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METEOROLOGY – Rains linked to a subtropical disturbance to continue until Tuesday on the Big Island

Unexpected rainfall during this winter period. Several localities on the Big Island have been surprised by rains since Thursday and throughout the weekend. According to meteorological services, these rains will continue until Tuesday across several regions. They are linked to a subtropical disturbance located south of the Mozambique Channel, explains a forecaster from the General

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FOOTBALL – Cameroon wins its first Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title against Malawi

On Sunday in Rabat, Cameroon secured its first-ever Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) title by defeating Malawi 3-0, in a historic final between two teams that had never reached this stage of the competition before. The Indomitable Lionesses quickly took control of the match. Ngah Manga opened the scoring with a header in the

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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT – Two young Malagasy women among the six nominees for the IRD 2026 Innovation Trophies

Focusing on women, the environment, and innovation, two Malagasy projects have been selected among the six initiatives for the 2026 Innovation Trophies organized by the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD). Larissa Valisoaniaretana and Toziny Viva Elianah will represent Madagascar under the theme ‘Changing daily life, building the future, research committed to women

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LABOR – Offering and promoting decent jobs for adults to better protect children

The fight against child labor also involves improving working conditions and incomes for adults. This was one of the main findings highlighted on Friday in Anosy during the national celebration of the World Day Against Child Labor, observed annually on June 12. “A child’s place is in school, not at work,” participants repeatedly reminded during

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HIGHER EDUCATION – Authorities launch construction of a university campus in Amoron’i Mania

A new university campus is coming soon to the Amoron’i Mania region. The foundation stone for the regional university campus was laid on August 15 in Ankadinanahary, Ambositra. According to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Mesupres), the construction work is scheduled to be completed, with the infrastructure becoming operational by July 2027.

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INFRASTRUCTURES – BADEA’s contribution to the Antananarivo – Toamasina expressway discussed in Durban

Strengthening cooperation: Ongoing projects between Madagascar and the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (BADEA) were discussed during a meeting between the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, and the President of the financial institution, Abdallah KH. Almusaibeeh, on Sunday in Durban, South Africa. The subject of the Antananarivo – Toamasina “expressway,” a

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DIPLOMACY – Colonel Michaël Randrianirina presents the reconciliation process underway in Madagascar to Cyril Ramaphosa

A report on the evolution of the political situation in Madagascar. The meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa this Sunday in Durban, South Africa, provided an opportunity for the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, to take stock of the progress made in the national consultation and political dialogue processes being conducted on

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ENVIRONMENT – The Ministry prepares for the peak of fire season and releases contact details for regional officials

Local emergency numbers are now available. The Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development has released the phone numbers of its regional officials to facilitate the reporting of fires and accelerate intervention coordination. This measure is part of prevention efforts against bushfires as the high-risk period approaches, with a peak typically observed in October. The prevention

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BASKETBALL – A’Ranty Rasetriarivony finishes as top scorer of the 2026 U18 Afrobasket in Abidjan

A’Ranty Rasetriarivony has finished at the top of the scoring charts for the 2026 U18 Afrobasket. The Malagasy point guard scored 109 points in six games, averaging 18.2 points per match. He surpassed Moroccan player Mehdi Berrada, who finished second with 88 points (17.6 points per game), and Ivorian Nathan Djako, who placed third with

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