The sea is expected to be particularly rough in several coastal regions of the country. In its strong swell vigilance bulletin No. 076, issued on August 11 at 10:42 AM, the General Directorate of Meteorology forecasts swells coming from the South to South-West. Wave heights are expected to be around 3 to 3.5 meters, with […]
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The summer holiday season is in full swing across Madagascar. Between vacation departures and the surge in cultural, religious, and sporting events across the island, major national routes are experiencing record traffic. Faced with this high density of travel, the Land Transport Agency (ATT) is prioritizing the safety of passengers. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12
Summer Holidays: Approximately 6,460 passengers per day on national routes Read More »
Rooted in Malagasy culture and committed to engaged art, the journey of Nazarro—from her early intimate writings to her experiences with political repression and her fierce defense of freedom of expression—is truly inspiring. Midi Madagasikara: Tell us a little about yourself. Tsiory Narovana Razanadrakoto: I grew up in Tananarive Atsimondrano, in Ampitatafika. Captured & Published
Driven by a sensory exploration of the hidden treasures of the Great Island, the book ‘A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island’, published in February by Post Hill Press and distributed by Simon & Schuster, has triumphed on the global literary stage. It won the title of laureate at the ‘International’ awards.
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The phenomenon of local music has a stage name: “Marolahy”. According to some, he is a descendant of the “Marambitsy”, but he primarily hails from the royal city of Marovoay, in western Madagascar. The hit that established his reputation on the national show-biz scene remains the track “Doany”. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-12 07:23:57 (Madagascar
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Published in April by the Italian publishing house “Libreria della Natura”, the book “The diurnal butterflies of Madagascar” fills a massive scientific void that has hindered Malagasy entomology for over forty years. Led by a quartet of international scientific authorities—Emilio Balletto, Francesca Barbero, Luca Casacci, and the British expert David Lees—the work provides a comprehensive
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Traces from the 10th to the 12th centuries are still present in Marodoka, a former trading post in Nosy Be. The ruins and heritage preserved there bear witness to a period when the island was already at the heart of trade in the Indian Ocean. It was in this district, steeped in memory and history,
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The Great Island is preparing to reach a historic milestone in the world of ITF taekwondo. Following the Madagascar championships in a few weeks, the island will host the Southern Africa Zone Championship for the first time this coming November. This competition will bring together four nations and marks the rise of Malagasy taekwondo. Captured
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The Great Island is making a stylish appearance at the continental event. On August 29th and 30th, the Motocross of African Nations (MXoAN) will be held at the Gallina Motocross Park circuit in Windhoek, Namibia. Madagascar will be represented by six riders, ready to defend the national colors against more than 180 competitors from across
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A’Ranty’s team will face the Senegalese on their path to the final four of the African Cup. The Madagascar Ankoay are approaching a major turning point in the 2026 FIBA U18 AfroBasket. Having finished second in Group B with two wins and one loss, the young Malagasy players will meet Senegal, who finished second in
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