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Music: The Lovana trio to watch closely

To conclude a particularly intense summer season, the Lovana trio performed in concert in France on October 10. After a notable appearance on the stage of the Vieilles Charrues, one of the most iconic festivals in France, the group performed a series of open-air concerts throughout the summer. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-22 07:24:32 (Madagascar […]

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Niu Raza: A Malagasy artist nominated for the Boston Music Awards

Malagasy music continues to gain ground on the international stage. Malagasy artist Niu Raza is among the nominees for the 2026 Boston Music Awards in the “Afro/Caribbean Artist of the Year” category, a recognition that celebrates a career built with consistency across musical creation, production, and the promotion of Malagasy culture. Captured & Published at:

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Tradition: Fervor, rituals, and sacred zebu for the ‘Jôro vangy tanimagnintsy’

Every four years, the Sakalava Anjoaty community gathers in Vohémar to honor their ancestors and maintain their sacred burial sites. From clearing the site to the sacrifice of zebu, the ‘Jôro vangy tanimagnintsy’ tradition mobilized a vast crowd from all over Madagascar from October 17 to 19. ‘For us, the expression…’ Captured & Published at:

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“Water, water is here!”

Ambovombe and the entire Androy region have long symbolized water scarcity and its direct impacts, particularly food insecurity and severe acute malnutrition among children. The difficulties in accessing drinking water have led a portion of the population in this region and much of the Grand Sud to opt for migration. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-22

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Antaninandro: Motorcycle thief using a master key arrested

A suspected repeat offender was arrested with a stolen motorcycle in Andravoahangy. A man suspected of repeated motorcycle thefts was apprehended on October 19 by police officers from the 3rd Public Security Commissariat (CSP) of Antaninandro. According to initial reports, he was in possession of a Kymco G5 Megafi, which had been stolen from the

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CAF Champions League: CFFA eliminated in the second preliminary round

The continental journey of CFFA Andoharanofotsy has come to an end in the second preliminary round of the CAF Champions League. Facing the formidable Young Africans SC from Tanzania, the Madagascar champions failed to pull off an upset during the return leg held on Wednesday in Dar es Salaam. Having been defeated 4-0 in the

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Karate – National Championship and Elections: MJS Announces Postponement, Organizers Stay the Course

A few days before the start of the Madagascar Karate Championship, scheduled to take place in Fianarantsoa, the organizing committee remains calm and assures that preparations are proceeding normally. According to the president of the organizing committee, Joris Samuel, all indicators are green. “This championship represents a major event for the federation. Despite some difficulties…”

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Barea U23: Melvin Adrien appointed as goalkeeper coach

A new adventure begins for Melvin Adrien. The former Malagasy international goalkeeper has been appointed as the goalkeeper coach for the Barea U23 team, a responsibility he accepts with pride and enthusiasm. “It is an honor to represent Madagascar and to pass on my experience to the new generation,” he shared on social media following

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Karate: Ornella ranked 21st and Mathieu 26th in the world rankings

Returning from Poland, Ornella Iriantsoa and Mathieu Randrianarivony reflect on an experience rich in lessons, despite their elimination in the second round. The two young karatekas believe that increasing international competitions is now an essential step to reaching a new level. The Malagasy delegation participated in the WKF World Karate Championships in Bielsko-Biala. Captured &

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Mandoto: A young man arrested for attempted rape of a young girl

A four-year-old girl was reportedly the victim of an attempted rape on October 20, in the Mapierika islet, located in the Ambatotsipina fokontany, Antanambao Ambary commune, Mandoto district. The alert was raised around noon by a concerned citizen to the head of the Antanambao Ambary gendarmerie outpost. The latter immediately proceeded to the scene. Captured

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