For Arnaud Guillois, this July 14th had a special significance. Far from being a simple celebration of the French National Day, the reception organized on Monday at the French Residence in Ivandry served as his final major diplomatic engagement in Madagascar. In a speech that was both personal and political, the ambassador praised the relations […]
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A joint delegation from the UN and the AU is currently in the country to conduct consultations with all Malagasy stakeholders. “The African Union and the United Nations remain committed to supporting Madagascar in its efforts toward peace, national cohesion, inclusive governance, and development.” Captured & Published at: 2026-07-15 09:42:11 (Madagascar Local Time EAT) Original
At the heart of the football frenzy, the French national team is facing an insidious scourge: racism. Recent attacks have targeted some of its players, particularly those from diverse backgrounds, reflecting a deeper societal malaise. Following the direct racist attacks by a Paraguayan senator against the captain of ‘Les Bleus’, a series of incidents have
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A new sporting breeze is blowing through the capital. With the birth of the ADFM and the official launch of flag football, young Malagasy people are discovering a modern, accessible discipline full of promise. From introductory sessions and friendly matches to the creation of the first club in Analamahitsy, the ambition is clear: to build
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The Ankatso boulodrome hosted the Madagascar Pétanque Singles Championship from July 10 to 12, 2026, featuring all categories. The event drew 233 senior men, 87 women, 44 youth players, and 75 veterans, representing all regional leagues across the country. As with every national edition, the competition showcased the country’s top talent. Captured & Published at:
The UTOP celebrated the achievements of the Malagasy delegation during the Dodo Trail in Mauritius. Facing the elite of the Indian Ocean, our athletes proudly represented the colors of the Great Island. In the flagship event of the Dodo Trail Xtreme (50 km), a highly technical and stifling course, Miora Angelina Razanakolona secured a spot
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A criminal network that had been causing distress to residents in the Ambohimangakely area and its surroundings has been dismantled. Last week, the gendarmerie successfully apprehended both the thieves and the individuals responsible for receiving and purchasing stolen goods. According to the gendarmerie, the operation was initiated following the arrest of one of the house
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An attempted kidnapping of a 7-year-old girl was thwarted in Mantasoa late last week. The three suspects, quickly apprehended by the gendarmerie, have been placed in pre-trial detention at the Tsiafahy prison. The incident occurred in the Kongorevo fokontany, in the commune of Mantasoa. Three men… Captured & Published at: 2026-07-15 09:26:58 (Madagascar Local Time
A 28-year-old man, who had gone to collect a sum of money in Itaosy, went missing for three days before being found on Monday afternoon in Antsahadinta in a state of deep disorientation. The incident began on Friday, July 10. The young man left his home in Antandrokomby, in the commune of Anosizato Andrefana, around
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A serious traffic accident claimed the lives of three people and left five others injured on Tuesday night, around 2:30 AM, on National Road No. 6 (RN6) near the Ankiabe fokontany, in the rural commune of Beramanja, Ambilobe district. According to initial reports, a minibus traveling between Ambanja and its destination was involved in the
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