Shootout. A feared criminal figure in Ambatomaro and his alleged accomplice were killed during an operation by the National Police on Saturday evening. Wanted for months for assault, robbery, and rape, the kingpin known as “Capsat” had escaped a first attempt at arrest on January 22. Spotted in a bar, he had fled toward Ambatolampikely, […]
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Conferences, readings, exhibitions, and workshops highlighted the two-day Ainteny event at the Cité des Cultures. The Malagasy language took center stage this past Friday and Saturday at the Cité des Cultures in Antaninarenina. Organized by the association Teny Gasy 2.0 as part of the Month of the Malagasy Language, the inaugural edition of Ainteny brought
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For about ten days now, the football World Cup has been emerging from its usual four-year hibernation to capture minds just as it always does. More than a week into the year’s biggest event, the usual passion that typically accompanies such a sporting spectacle has yet to fully ignite. On June 22, 1986, this characteristic
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The suspense is finally over for thousands of candidates for the Primary School Certificate (CEPE) in the Analamanga region. The official results for the 2026 session were released last weekend, showing a generally positive overall performance, though results vary across different school districts. The Antananarivo-Renivohitra School District (Cisco) achieved a success rate of 85.30%. While
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June 22, 1937, exactly eighty-seven years ago today, Jean-Joseph Rabearivelo chose to take his own life. Born when the French colonial period was less than a decade old, it is truly remarkable how he mastered and wrote poetry in both Malagasy and French. His proficiency in both languages was so profound that it is difficult
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Rising stars in the spotlight. Last Saturday, the Malagasy Wrestling Federation organized the second edition of the Madagascar School Championships in Greco-Roman wrestling and beach wrestling at the Ankorondrano gymnasium. The enthusiasm surrounding this second edition was remarkable. Over 250 children across U17, U15, and U13 categories, representing 18 schools and regional league clubs from
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Ten months after the Andranotapahana-Ivato expressway was commissioned, the rice fields bordering the road axis are facing immense land pressure, with land acquisitions, backfilling, and commercial projects transforming the landscape. The rush for land along the capital’s new expressways continues. Since they opened to traffic ten months ago, the agricultural plots located near the Andranotapahana-Ivato
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With “Litera A,” Elie Ramanankavana offers a sensitive reading of Madagascar’s political and social realities, blending chronicle, memoir, and literature. Behind a simple letter lies a profound reflection on history and the future. Writer, poet, and cultural journalist Elie Ramanankavana has published “Litera A: Chronique de la syllabe de flamme” (Litera A: Chronicle of the
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Double impact. The road in Ambohimiandra will be closed at the beginning of this week. Repair and replacement work on a major water pipe will be carried out in this neighborhood. “The work will begin this Monday, June 22, 2026, and will last for three days. Throughout the duration of the project, traffic will be
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Two municipal teams are set to clash in the final. A 1-1 draw was enough for CFFA to secure their ticket to the Pure Play Football League final yesterday at the By-Pass. With an aggregate score of 3-2, the Andoharanofotsy-based side eliminated the defending champions, Elgeco Plus, following their 2-1 victory in the first leg
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