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FOOTBALL – Argentina vs. Spain: A World Cup 2026 Final Between the Reigning World Champions and the European Champions

Argentina and Spain will compete for the world title this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM GMT, which is 10:00 PM Madagascar time. The reigning world champions will attempt to defend their crown, while the European champions aim for their second world title since 2010. Both […]

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FOOTBALL – England defeats France to secure third place in the 2026 World Cup

England finished the 2026 World Cup on the podium. The Three Lions defeated the French ‘Les Bleus’ (6-4) on Saturday at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, in the third-place play-off, following a spectacular match featuring ten goals. The English took an early lead thanks to Declan Rice (3rd minute), Ezri Konsa (18th minute), and

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INFRASTRUCTURE – Toamasina’s Avenue of Independence renovation funded by Ambatovy royalties, says Regional Chief

The Avenue of Independence is set for a facelift. Renovation work on this infrastructure was officially launched on Friday. The four-month project will be funded by mining royalties paid by Ambatovy to the Atsinanana Region. According to the interim Regional Chief, Jean Jugus Razafiarison, 5 billion ariary from these royalties will be mobilized to carry

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Tsarasaotra Bypass: A fatal accident sparks local protests

Anger erupted on Friday morning on the Tsarasaotra Bypass, near Soavimasoandro. Dozens of local residents blocked traffic to denounce a new fatal accident that occurred the previous day and to demand urgent measures to secure this crossing, which they describe as a “black spot” for traffic. The protesters are specifically demanding… Captured & Published at:

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DEVELOPMENT – IFAD announces mobilization of $450 million over four years for Malagasy farmers

Significant results have been achieved. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) reports that it has supported more than 500,000 rural households over the past four years. This support was made possible by the $450 million the organization mobilized to accompany rural development on the Great Island. This financial package has largely contributed to the

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CATASTROPHE – Provisional death toll exceeds 5,000 in Venezuela three weeks after the double earthquake

A heavy toll. 5,069 people have perished in the 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela 39 seconds apart on June 24. This new figure, announced Friday by the President of Parliament, Jorge Rodriguez, remains provisional three weeks after the disaster. To finance reconstruction following the double earthquake that left thousands homeless, Caracas

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CULTURE – Wearing Malagasy attire officially regulated every Friday in public administration

A decree has been adopted. The Council of Ministers on Friday officially enacted the requirement to wear “Malagasy attire” every Friday within the public administration. This initiative, championed by the President of the Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianiriana, aims to promote Malagasy identity and national cultural heritage. According to the Council of Ministers’ statement, “Malagasy attire

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FOOTBALL – France and England battle for third place ahead of Spain vs. Argentina final

France and England will face off this Saturday in Miami for third place in the 2026 World Cup. This match will also mark the end of the Didier Deschamps era at the helm of Les Bleus after fourteen years in charge of the national team. Eliminated by Spain (2-0) in the semi-finals, France will attempt

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COMMERCE – ANMCC denounces fraudulent practices by some condensed milk importers to bypass safeguard measures

Non-compliant labels. Enhanced labeling controls conducted by the National Authority for Corrective Measures (ANMCC) have revealed that some importers are using inappropriate Harmonized System (HS) codes for condensed milk and creamers. The ANMCC denounced these fraudulent practices during an information meeting held on Thursday, noting that they are used to evade the additional duties required

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DIPLOMACY – Christine Razanamahasoa appointed Permanent Representative of Madagascar to UNESCO

Christine Razanamahasoa is moving to Paris. The Council of Ministers has appointed the former Minister of Foreign Affairs as the Permanent Representative of Madagascar to UNESCO. She succeeds Yvette Sylla, also a former Minister of Foreign Affairs, who held the position twice between 2019 and 2025. Following her departure from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,

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