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Athletics – Madagascar Youth Championship: Over 500 athletes expected in Antananarivo

The Alarobia Stadium will host the Madagascar Youth Championship from July 31 to August 2, 2026. More than 500 athletes are expected to participate, including nearly 190 from various regions, whose expenses are covered by the Malagasy Athletics Federation (FMA), led by Norolalao Andriamahazo. The following week, from August 7 to 9, it will be […]

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Masters de Pétanque – 4th Stage: Étoiles du Sud Regain the Lead in Saint-Étienne

The fourth stage of the 2026 Masters de Pétanque, held in Saint-Étienne, featured a scenario full of twists and turns. The Étoiles du Sud team, led by two Malagasy expatriates, Yves Rakotoarisoa and Zigle Rakotondrainibe, along with Fara N’Diaye, had a perfect start to their campaign. In the group stage, they dominated the Dream Team

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35th Edition of ‘Manala Azy Vita Bac’ Postponed to August 1st Due to National Mourning

The 35th edition of Olombelo Ricky’s ‘Manala Azy Vita Bac’ concert, which is held annually right after the final baccalaureate exams, could not take place yesterday, July 24. The reason for this is the national mourning decreed by the Malagasy authorities following the tragic events that have brought sorrow to the country. Olombelo Ricky… Captured

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Momo Jaomanonga: The difficult times of a man of culture

Summoned by the Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (Bianco), deprived of his salary since his reappointment, and facing vandalism at his home, Fabio Tinogny, alias Momo Jaomanonga, is going through a turbulent period. In a 13-minute and 29-second video published on July 21, the acting regional director of Communication and Culture spoke out about his situation. Captured

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IFM Media Library: Creative workshops to make the holidays interesting

The July holidays are taking on a creative and friendly atmosphere at the Media Library of the Institut français de Madagascar (IFM). The space has become a true laboratory of experiences where art, digital technology, and personal expression intersect to offer participants a week rich in discoveries. Last Tuesday, the Mandala Workshop kicked off the

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Cultural Agenda

Levelo at Carpe Diem on Saturday, July 25th. Initially scheduled for this Friday, the cabaret-concert by singer-songwriter Levelo at Carpe Diem in Andraharo has been officially postponed to this evening. The organizers invite fans of Malagasy folk music to gather in this intimate setting to share the artist’s essential classics. Reservations and tickets already purchased

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Missing Persons: 175 Found Out of 256 Reported Cases

Currently, 30 cases related to missing persons are being handled by the judiciary nationwide. The phenomenon is taking on a national dimension. Faced with the increase in reports of missing persons and the public outcry sparked by several deaths widely shared on social media, the government is taking action. An operational center has been established.

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Cooperation with UNIDO: Michaël Randrianirina sets the course for industrialization

The official launch of the Programme for Country Partnership (PCP) 2026-2030 was held recently in the presence of Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, members of the government, representatives of the United Nations, the diplomatic and consular corps, as well as private sector stakeholders. This initiative is the result of a partnership between Madagascar and the United Nations

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Roland Ratsiraka: ‘The entire nation is distraught in the face of the wave of violence’

The Member of Parliament for Madagascar has expressed his concerns regarding the burning issues currently shaking the entire country. In an interview with Midi Madagasikara, when asked about the resurgence of acts of violence, Roland Ratsiraka stated: ‘It is an unprecedented wave of violence that is upsetting all Malagasy people.’ Captured & Published at: 2026-07-25

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Political Transplantation

The search of a Masonic temple in the Ivandry area has inadvertently revived the popular myth of the “mpangala-jaza,” which literally means “child snatcher.” Political Transplantation: In the early 1960s, many Malagasy people continued to harbor feelings of both distrust and respect toward the “Vazaha” (foreigners). Considered a “mpaka fo” (heart snatcher) or “mpaka rà”

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