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Andoharano: The Source of Wonders

Saint-Augustin, located thirty kilometers south of Toliara, is a Vezo fishing village nestled at the foot of white limestone cliffs where the Onilahy River meets the sea. With a history marked by Portuguese explorers, pirates, and 17th-century pilgrims, the landscape remains the true master of this region. The journey begins in a small pirogue, gliding […]

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CAF Reviews FIFA’s Commercial Project; Madagascar PM Calls for Administrative Reform

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has called on its member associations to review FIFA’s proposal to create a commercial entity open to private investors, despite strong opposition from other bodies like UEFA. CAF President Patrice Motsepe will convene the executive committee next week to evaluate the ‘FIFA Forward Enterprise’ (FFE) project, which aims to

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RICE FARMING – Improved Egyptian mother seeds to be tested in various climatic zones of Madagascar

According to the Presidency, these mother seeds represent the first link in the seed production chain. They allow for the production of successive generations of seeds while maintaining the genetic characteristics of the original variety. Their multiplication aims to ensure a significant production of quality seeds without compromising their potential. “It is this type of

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INFRASTRUCTURE – The link road connecting Ambohimahitsy to Ambatobe officially inaugurated this Friday

The construction work has officially concluded. The ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the official handover of the link road connecting Ambohimahitsy to Ambatobe is taking place this Friday afternoon. The ceremony is scheduled to occur just before the groundbreaking event for the flyover construction in Anosizato. Spanning 2.468 km, this infrastructure is designed to facilitate travel between

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BEAUTY PAGEANT – Miss Madagascar Committee withdraws from Miss World 2026 and seeks agency for 2027 preparations

Madagascar will not participate in the Miss World 2026 pageant. The Miss Madagascar Committee (CMM) announced that it will not present a candidate for this year’s global beauty competition. In a statement released this Friday, the committee explained that it has chosen to dedicate more time to preparing for Madagascar’s future participation. It added that

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WEATHER – Higher temperatures in late July in Antananarivo compared to 2025 due to a cloud front blocking trade winds

July is proving less cool than usual, or at least warmer than July 2025, in the Central Highlands, particularly in Antananarivo. Temperatures are expected to remain relatively high in the capital over the coming days, despite it being the winter season. According to the General Directorate of Meteorology, this situation is due to a cloud

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OBITUARY – Franco Baresi, former captain of the Italian Squadra Azzurra, passes away at 66

Legendary Italian defender Franco Baresi, the iconic captain of the great AC Milan side of the 80s and 90s, has passed away. The club, with whom he won three Champions League titles and six Italian championships, announced his death this Friday. “AC Milan mourns the passing of Franco Baresi, who will forever remain, just like

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EPIDEMIC – One-month-old infant dies of Mpox in Toamasina

A new victim of Mpox in Madagascar. A one-month-old male infant passed away on July 28 at the Treatment and Isolation Center (CTI) in Toamasina, in the Atsinanana region. According to specialists, newborns and children under 5 are highly susceptible to severe forms of this disease. Precautions must be taken to protect them, starting with

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Lovely Friday

Long live the holidays! There is no shortage of festivities on the Great Island. Artists are on tour, and cities and districts are crowded with vacationers. Here is a glimpse of the enticing events! In Antsirabe, Mafonja and Tojo Aroso will perform at Le Tsihy. Roots music will resonate in the thermal city. Captured &

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