One more star in the sky. American singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at the age of 80, her family announced in a video posted on her X account. The cause of her death was not specified. Known notably for the songs “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” Dolly Parton had left […]
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According to the Fiscal Transparency Report released by the US State Department on August 11, 2026, a lack of budget transparency remains a weakness for Madagascar. The report identifies several gaps in the accessibility, completeness, and oversight of public finance information for the period between January 1 and December 31, 2025. While Madagascar did publish
The construction cost of the Barea Stadium in Mahamasina is reportedly significantly higher than the 77 million dollars announced by the previous authorities. Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, President of the National Assembly, mentioned an amount nearing 120 million dollars, based on evidence gathered by a parliamentary commission. The President of the Lower House presented this figure on
A vigilance mechanism needs to be strengthened. While the Executive has already announced temporary entry bans for non-resident foreign nationals who have stayed in or transited through countries affected by Ebola, the National Assembly is urging the government to further tighten health controls at the borders. The goal is to prevent the introduction of the
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The issuance of an environmental certificate to the marine phosphate mining project led by Namibian Marine Phosphate (NMP) by Namibian authorities has sparked concerns among environmental organizations and the fishing sector. They fear the consequences of seabed dredging on ecosystems and fishery resources. The certificate, issued in August, concerns the Sandpiper project, located about 120
Just like at home. For the umpteenth time, the Barea will play their next home match in Casablanca or Marrakech. Due to the lack of an approved stadium for the second day of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers, the Malagasy national team will play against the Tanzanian selection in one of these
Gold miners using heavy machinery can now initiate a regularization process with the State. Starting this Monday, those wishing to comply with regulations can begin the procedure to conclude an agreement with the government, according to the Ministry of Mines. This initiative aims to regulate activities that have developed in several areas of the country
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A gap to be filled. The Syndicate of Teacher-Researchers and Researcher-Teachers (Seces), Antananarivo section, is calling for the allocation of 300 budgetary positions out of the 1,000 available in 2026 to strengthen the ranks of teacher-researchers in public higher education institutions. The union believes that the current staff shortage is one of the primary needs
The economic priorities of the regions are expected to play a significant role in the preparation of the 2027 Finance Bill. Through the Regional Budget Conferences (CBR), the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) intends to better adapt budget programming to regional realities and direct public resources toward investments capable of supporting production, employment, and
The duo composed of Malagasy driver Iaro Razanakoto and Thai-Norwegian driver Sandy Kraokew Stuvik once again finished on the podium this Sunday, following the third round of the Thailand Super Series (TSS) held at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia. Driving their Audi R8 Evo II GT3, the two pilots secured third place in the
