One hundred and four candidates for the Brevet d’études du premier cycle (BEPC) exams were missing at the roll call yesterday morning across the Toliara I school district. The absentee rate, compared to the total number of 3,703 registered candidates, stands at 2.8% this year. According to officials, this figure is lower than last year’s […]
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This year, Norway has thrilled its people and surprised the world. From the fjords of Oslo to the rice fields of Antananarivo, we all held our breath watching their journey. Because that is what football is all about. It is the small country that makes the giant doubt. It is the team no one saw
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Incredible but true. The direct red card issued to American player Folarin Balogun for trampling on a Bosnian player has been rescinded by FIFA. FIFA President, the Italian Gianni Infantino, bowed to the whims of U.S. President Donald Trump, who supposedly either made a phone call or used some other form of influence. The fact
“Cyclone Gezani damaged nearly 70% of homes in Toamasina and disrupted the lives of thousands of families,” stated Atou Seck, World Bank Group Country Manager for Madagascar. The World Bank Group approved $225 million in funding yesterday for the Integrated Urban Development and Resilience for Jobs project (Produire 2). This new program aims to strengthen
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Child kidnappings are on the rise, fueling ongoing anxiety among parents in the capital. Early yesterday afternoon, a woman accused of breaking into a house and attempting to snatch a baby narrowly escaped being lynched by an angry mob. Surprised by witnesses, she attempted to flee but was apprehended by the Fokonolona (local community) before
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Circuit Training has officially entered the Malagasy sports scene. Organized by Zaka Rise Mada with the support of Yas Madagascar, the first national competition for this discipline took place at the Mahamasina indoor gymnasium this weekend. The event brought together nearly 80 participants to test their physical abilities on a course combining endurance, power, speed,
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Illegal occupation of sidewalks has become a daily feature of the ‘City of the Sun.’ A new wooden construction in front of the former ‘Cinematropic’ cinema in Tsimenatse, which circulated widely on social media, has pushed the patience of Toliara residents to the limit. An unauthorized construction attempt, located in front of the Regional Directorate
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Malagasy pianist Ilo Rakoto has been awarded the Gold Medal by the Académie Arts-Sciences-Lettres, a distinction recognizing a career of excellence in the service of classical music and the cultural influence of Madagascar. Malagasy pianist Ilo Rakoto has reached a new milestone in his career by receiving the Gold Medal from the Académie Arts-Sciences-Lettres. This
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Madagascar has evaluated its response to irregular maritime migration during an IOM simulation exercise in Mahajanga to strengthen border coordination. The International Organization for Migration (IOM), in collaboration with national authorities, assessed Madagascar’s response capacity to irregular maritime migration through a three-day simulation exercise (Simex) held from July 1st to July 3rd in Mahajanga. This
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Salary increases in the private sector will take effect this July. Employers are planning to stagger the payment of salary arrears. Staggered payment of salary arrears: this is the scenario currently emerging for private sector employees. Employers are considering spreading out the payment of arrears linked to salary increases that have been applicable since March.
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