The Head of State affirmed that Madagascar is seeking partners for comprehensive and sustainable projects, opening its doors to Egyptian investors. This proactive stance comes against a backdrop of friction with parts of the local private sector. “Now is the time to invest in Madagascar,” stated Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, Head of State, during his opening […]
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In the capital and the Vakinankaratra region, suspected kidnapping cases have escalated into lynchings, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Among dozens of people wrongly accused of being child abductors and attacked by mobs, two have lost their lives. One was beaten to death on July 9 in Tsaramasay, and the other was killed
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The Great Island (Madagascar) is looking to accelerate its public investment projects. The current disbursement rate remains low, which is hindering a large portion of the country’s development initiatives. Public investments remain insufficient, and vital projects are suffering as a result. This observation was made yesterday at the Ivato International Conference Center during the semi-annual
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Unlike UEFA and Concacaf, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has so far preferred not to take a position on FIFA’s project to privatize the global governing body and the World Cup. Africa is hesitant to take a stance based on its own interests, while other confederations have quickly expressed their positions. As part of
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Once again, the issue of fuel prices has become a stumbling block for Madagascar’s file at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), leading the financial institution to postpone the disbursement of 183 million dollars. The Madagascar file was removed from the agenda of the IMF Executive Board meeting on July 17, effectively delaying the decision on
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Employees of the Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) are escalating their demands for housing allowances, threatening to go on strike next week. Unions representing CUA staff have filed a 48-hour strike notice with the municipal authorities. They also announced plans for a demonstration at the Analakely City Hall. Jean François Raharijaona, president of the SMKAR
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Former President of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), Ahmad Ahmad, continues to enjoy international recognition that extends beyond the borders of the African continent. His invitation to Spain, at the initiative of the Spanish delegation for the World Cup, illustrates the respect he still commands among global football stakeholders. Ahmad Ahmad’s presence in Spain
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A boost for Malagasy agricultural entrepreneurship. The company Sakafo Madagascar has won the national phase of the Pierre Castel Prize. Its founder, Herilaza Nandrianina, will represent the Great Island during the grand pan-African final scheduled for September in Benin. The award ceremony was held yesterday at the Star headquarters in Andranomahery. Sakafo Madagascar specializes in
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A 17-year-old teenager was handed over to the Andoharanofotsy gendarmerie after being caught in the act of burglary. On the night of July 29, around 11 p.m., he allegedly climbed onto a roof overlooking the street before entering a neighboring house through the second floor. Taking advantage of the occupants’ sleep, he allegedly stole several
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From My Father’s Glory (1957) to The Time of Love (1977), more than forty years after my first readings, I still return to these battered books with the same freshness, constantly discovering details that shed new light on a story I thought I knew by heart. Returning from a pilgrimage to one of our small
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