The “Hosotra” festival has spanned several terms, dating back to the tenure of the city’s first magistrate between 1980 and 1990. “It is thanks to him that the name ‘hosotra’ was coined,” revealed Petit Maître, an artist and member of the organizing team. This year, “Hosotra 2026” is being held from August 8th to 29th […]
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Launched yesterday at the Cité des Cultures in Antaninarenina, the seventh edition of Festival 321 brings together a new generation of contemporary dancers and pioneers for seven days of performances, workshops, and debates at the heart of the Antananarivo scene. The seventh edition of Festival 321 began yesterday, featuring seven days of diverse activities. Captured
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From the very beginning, it was predictable that the 200,000 ariary housing allowance demanded by the municipal agents of the Urban Commune of Antananarivo might not be approved. A quarter! In the end, the employees of the Urban Commune of Antananarivo will receive 64,000 ariary, which is 50,000 ariary more than the previous 14,000. Captured
This marks the first defeat for the Madagascar Ankoay at the FIBA U18 AfroBasket 2026. Facing the defending champions, Mali, the young Malagasy players were defeated with a score of 53 to 44 yesterday at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan. This loss has no major consequences, as Madagascar retains its second-place position
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The curtain has fallen on the Analamanga Chess Championship, which featured individual senior categories (+1800 and -1800) and amateur divisions. Over the course of three days, the CFFAMMA in Nanisana hosted more than a hundred enthusiasts from all corners of the region. About twenty clubs participated, confirming that this event has become a must-attend gathering
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The Alarobia stadium was buzzing with excitement for three days during the Madagascar National Championships across all categories. This edition confirmed the supremacy of the Analamanga league, which secured 27 gold medals and an impressive total of 62 podium finishes. The Madagascar Athletics Federation (FMA) can take pride in an exemplary organization that brought together
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A man was killed by a mob on Sunday afternoon in Ankafotra, located in the Ankafanana fokontany, within the rural commune of Miantsoarivo, Arivonimamo district. He was reportedly caught while attempting to burglarize a home. The incident occurred around 5:30 PM. The head of the Miantsoarivo police outpost was alerted by the head of the
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The tragedy occurred on Saturday afternoon, August 8, around 3:30 PM, at a hotel located in Mandrosoa Ivato, near the RN52, in the Ambohidratrimo district. The victim, a 43-year-old Ghanaian national, was alone in the establishment when she suddenly collapsed while preparing to check into a room. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-11 09:09:22 (Madagascar Local
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According to reports regarding the incident that occurred in the Mahajanga II district on Friday, August 7, 2026, the situation unfolded as follows: Four bandits were identified as having attacked a couple from Amboromalandy, Marovoay district, who were in the village of Ampombolava, Mahajamba Usine rural commune, Mahajanga II district, to purchase cattle. The victims
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An individual, described as a seasoned criminal known for his illicit activities, particularly burglaries, was fatally shot by the National Police on the night of August 9 in Ambositra. The confrontation took place on the road leading to the zebu market, in the Ankazotokana fokontany, Ambositra. According to initial reports… Captured & Published at: 2026-08-11
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