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Pétanque – Junior World Championships: Madagascar defends its title in Spain

The Malagasy national team will attempt to defend its title at the Mixed Youth World Championships. The tournament will take place from July 30 to August 2 in Santa Susanna, Spain. As the defending champion, the Malagasy team for the U18 Mixed Youth World Championships consists of four players: Harison Clarito Andriambelonony (C2BA) and Avotiana […]

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LOCAL ECONOMY – Neighborhood businesses generate income

Grocery stores and taxiphones set the rhythm of daily life in the neighborhoods of Antananarivo, despite meager profit margins. Between proximity and resourcefulness, these small businesses remain a vital pillar of the local economy. In the neighborhoods of Antananarivo, small businesses are present on almost every street corner. Grocery stores, taxiphones, and other points of

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BACCALAUREATE 2026 – Candidates expelled from examination halls

Fraud and candidate substitution persist during the Baccalaureate examination. Strict measures have been taken against those caught in the act. A candidate at an examination center in Antananarivo was expelled on Monday for attempted fraud. A source from the University of Antananarivo reported that the candidate was caught using a mobile phone during the test.

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INSECURITY – Prime Minister acknowledges the persistence of disappearances

Cases of missing persons continue to occur. This is a fact acknowledged by Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison in his response to the press yesterday at the Supreme Court. “It is true that these facts persist,” said the Prime Minister on the sidelines of an event at the Anosy Supreme Court, addressing the wave of disappearances

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DIGITAL REVOLUTION – Financial services become more accessible

Public access to digital financial services is expanding. Airtel Money Madagascar and Baobab Banque have announced the signing of a strategic partnership to broaden instant money transfer services between bank accounts and mobile money wallets. This collaboration is part of a shared drive for innovation, proximity, and inclusive banking. “This partnership reflects our desire to

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WORLD CUP – US EMBASSY – A convivial atmosphere at the Novotel

The capital, like other cities on the island, vibrated to the rhythm of the 2026 World Cup final. As one of the host countries for the 23rd World Cup and specifically for the grand final between the world’s two best teams, Spain and Argentina, the United States Embassy in Madagascar organized an evening for its

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SERVICE CLUB – Lions Clubs International District 417 strengthens its commitment

Lions Clubs International District 417 has launched its 2026-2027 mandate under the theme of unity. The new governor, Stefan Andrianisa, intends to strengthen the district’s humanitarian actions by focusing on youth, education, and the environment. District 417 brings together 85 Lions clubs and 40 Léo clubs spread across Madagascar, Réunion, Mauritius, Rodrigues, Mayotte, Djibouti, and

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DIPLOMACY – Chargés d’affaires at the helm of three major embassies

The United States, France, and Russia are the three countries whose embassies in Madagascar are currently led by acting chargés d’affaires. These three nations maintain some of the largest diplomatic missions on the island in terms of size and personnel. For the United States and Russia, whose ambassadors completed their missions in Madagascar in January

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ELECTRICITY – Fuel delivery delays force Jirama to implement rolling blackouts on the Antananarivo interconnected grid

Scheduled rolling blackouts have returned to Antananarivo. Jirama states that it must resort to these power cuts due to insufficient production caused by delays in fuel supply to the thermal power plant (TAC) in Ambohimanambola. Without the electricity generated by this thermal plant, the Antananarivo interconnected grid, which is already suffering from a critical drop

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