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Football: Kevin Keegan, two-time English Ballon d’Or winner, has died

English football legend Kevin Keegan, one of the greatest players of the 1970s, a two-time Ballon d’Or winner and Champions League victor with Liverpool, has died of cancer at the age of 75, his family announced on Monday. Nicknamed “Mighty Mouse” for his small stature (1.73m) and fighting spirit, he later became a beloved manager […]

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HERITAGE – Madagascar initiates process to obtain UNESCO Global Geopark label for Isalo National Park

Isalo National Park could soon be added to the list of Global Geoparks of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). During a visit to the Ihorombe region last week, on the occasion of the 64th anniversary of Isalo National Park, the Minister of Environment and Sustainable Development, Nolave Luck Aristide Andriatsihala, announced

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ADMINISTRATION – Customs to hold public auction for goods stored in warehouses on August 10

Motorcycles, vehicles, car batteries, Spanish wines, household appliances, clothing… Nearly a hundred lots of goods stored in the warehouses of the Antanimena Customs Office will be put up for public auction starting Monday, August 10, 2026. The announcement was made by the Directorate General of Customs (DGD), which specified that the sale will be conducted

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COMMERCE – Handling fees for essential goods reduced by 20% in three secondary ports

An initiative to help combat the high cost of living. Imports of several essential goods through the ports of Toliara, Mahajanga, and Antsiranana will benefit from a reduction in port costs over the next two years. The 20% reduction applies to handling costs for rice, salt, sugar, flour, milk, and cooking oil imported by sea.

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United Kingdom: Andy Burnham succeeds Keir Starmer as Prime Minister

Labour’s Andy Burnham was officially appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on Monday, aiming to bring a change in both style and policy to Downing Street as the country faces major economic and social challenges. At 56, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester succeeds Keir Starmer, who resigned after taking office in July 2024

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GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP – Madagascar selects its three national winners for the ClimateLaunchpad regional competition

Vero Razanamparany, founder of ValorLink; Zina Raminosona, project leader of ICP; and Avotriniaina Andriambelozaka, founder of Sebio, are the three Malagasy winners of the ClimateLaunchpad national final held on Friday in Antaninarenina. They will represent Madagascar at the regional final of this major international competition dedicated to green innovations and sustainable technologies. Qualifying would open

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OFFICIAL EXAM – A high-security Baccalaureate session for over 233,000 candidates across Madagascar

The big day has arrived for 233,538 candidates. The 2026 Baccalaureate exams kicked off this Monday morning at the Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo High School (LJJR) in Analakely and the Mahamasina Technical and Vocational High School (LTP). This ceremony marked the official launch of the session, which is under high surveillance. The three relevant ministers—National Education, Technical

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ENTREPRENEURSHIP – JPM focuses its next annual gathering on ‘scaling up’ to help businesses last and grow

Creating a business is no longer enough; it is now essential to ensure its longevity and growth. This is the core challenge around which the Jeune Patronat de Madagascar (JPM) is organizing the second edition of the Rentrée du Jeune Patronat (RJP), scheduled for October 8th and 9th in Ivato. Centered on the theme of

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OFFICIAL EXAMS – Authorities target authors of fake exam subject leaks

The individuals behind social media posts offering alleged 2026 Baccalaureate exam subjects have been identified by authorities. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (Mesupres) stated that the case has been referred to the cybercrime unit and urges parents and candidates not to fall for these scam attempts. On the eve of the exams,

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Corruption: OIF bets on youth to strengthen integrity in Madagascar

The fight against corruption is now extending into lecture halls and classrooms. Working alongside Malagasy authorities, the International Organization of La Francophonie (OIF) is intensifying its support for the Independent Anti-Corruption Bureau (BIANCO) to make prevention a cornerstone of the 2025-2030 National Anti-Corruption Strategy (SNLCC). Captured & Published at: 2026-07-20 08:42:11 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)

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