The hardest part is over for the more than 233,500 candidates of the 2026 baccalaureate in Madagascar. The end of the general education baccalaureate session also marks the beginning, starting July 27, 2026, of post-session work, including the grading of exam papers, grade analysis, data processing, and necessary verifications. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-04 09:54:06 […]
A massive fire broke out on Sunday evening, ravaging 90% of the Bazarikely market in Toamasina. The blaze destroyed more than 3,000 stalls and resulted in the death of one person, whose charred body was discovered at the scene. Already struggling in the aftermath of the recent Cyclone Gezani and previous disasters, the local merchants
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Photographer Henintsoa Rafalia will represent Madagascar at the second edition of Mampala Foto Lubumbashi, held in the Democratic Republic of Congo from August 29 to September 29, 2026. The event, themed “Mijiji: Roots – a return to the essentials, a projection towards the future,” brings together 38 artists from Africa and beyond to explore […]
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The Dih’Art Madagascar dance school marked its quarter-century milestone with a grand celebration this Sunday at the CCI Ivato. Titled ‘Voyage dans le Temps’ (Journey Through Time), the event also paid tribute to the 30-year stage career of its founder and artistic director, Rijamanitra Randrianarisoa. The day began with a prayer service before giving way
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In Madagascar, these dances precede official speeches, accompany popular celebrations, and sometimes serve as a language of identity. Antsosy, tsapiky, and salegy are now among the most iconic choreographic expressions in the country. Although they gained prominence on modern stages starting in the 1970s, as highlighted by several Malagasy ethnomusicologists, these traditional rhythms remain deeply
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It’s official! Tickets for the major concert by Rossy – Tapôlaka Glady Timeless are finally available. The event is scheduled for August 22, 2026, at the Palais des Sports in Mahamasina, for a show that promises to be monumental. Tickets can be purchased directly online at tapakila.mg, as well as at various points of sale.
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“The Republic neither recognizes, nor pays salaries to, nor subsidizes any religion.” This is, in essence, the content of the 1905 French law concerning the separation of Churches and the State, which has been incorporated, almost word for word, into the internal legal framework of Madagascar. Crossing out the secularism of the State, this law…
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For their debut in the U18 Afrobasket, the young Malagasy players will need to immediately demonstrate their ambitions in a particularly challenging Group B, which also includes Morocco and the defending champions, Mali. Having qualified after winning the joint qualifiers for Zones 6 and 7, the Madagascar U18 national team is preparing to face the
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The Madagascar Chess Championship, organized by the FMJE (Malagasy Chess Federation), lived up to all expectations. The first day took place on July 31 at IKM Antsahavola, before continuing on August 1 and 2 at the National Library of Anosy. This national summit brought together no fewer than 115 young enthusiasts from various leagues. Captured
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A few weeks before the start of the ASIEF National Games, scheduled from August 17 to 29 in Manakara, Army Corps General Maminirina Ely Razafitombo has launched a vibrant appeal for the mobilization of civil servants. For him, this major administrative sports event goes beyond simple competition: it embodies health, efficiency, and unity. Captured &
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