She is one of 12,000 young girls from 108 countries selected for an international mission in India. At 16, Cassie Ralamboarivelo is preparing for an adventure that perfectly aligns with her childhood dreams: representing Madagascar in India as part of the ShakthiSat mission. This international educational program brings together, for the first time, young girls […]
The Great Island (Madagascar) aims to change its approach to address invisible unemployment, even though the previous policy had already identified several of the ills currently affecting the labor market. This assessment was drawn up in the terms of reference of the UNDP (United Nations Development Programme), as part of the recruitment of a consulting
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The Confucius Institute for Vocational and Technical Education, hosted at the University of Fianarantsoa, was officially inaugurated on August 7, 2026. Now an independent center, it marks a major milestone in educational cooperation between Madagascar and China. Founded in 2016 by Professor Andry Harinaina Rabearisoa, and initially affiliated with the University of Antananarivo, the institute
Faced with the irregularities that have tarnished the baccalaureate, the University of Toliara is taking decisive action and declaring total war on cheaters. With its ‘Bacc Malio’ strategy, the institution prefers to accept a sharp drop in the success rate rather than grant a devalued diploma. The success rate for the 2026 baccalaureate in Toliara
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The Fitampoha of the Menabe Sakalava people and the Fisehana of the Antakarana people of Ampasin’Anteniny took place during the same week, the week of August 20th. Two customary events, two territories separated by hundreds of kilometers, yet sharing the same symbolic weight. This coincidence is striking. It serves as a reminder that while branches
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Red Island of hemoglobin… For several months now, and if we are to believe Facebook, Madagascar has never deserved its nickname of “Red Island” more. Red with the blood of the innocent, especially children. Albinos at an age where a ball made of plastic bags is enough to fill the day. Young ladies, as pretty
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The second edition of the Madagascar Film Festival – ISSM Awards concluded on a festive note this Sunday at Havoria Anosy. The event highlighted the energy of young Malagasy cinematic and audiovisual creation, bringing together artists, directors, and industry professionals. Trophies were presented to the various winners during the ceremony. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-25
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The Institute of Fashion and Creative Industry (IMIC), founded by designer Alexandra Denage, has reached a decisive milestone in the professionalization of the local creative landscape. The institution recently organized its very first masterclass, titled “Luxury Standards,” at ARRA Creative Studio in Ankorondrano. This immersive workshop offered a group of participants a unique opportunity to
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A mobile phone theft committed on Sunday, August 23, 2026, around 1:30 PM at La Réunion Kely, in Ampefiloha, quickly led to the arrest of three suspects thanks to the rapid intervention of the National Police. A man had just been a victim of a theft when police officers on duty near the railway tracks
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Following the recent heinous crime involving two young people whose bodies were found in Ambohimanga-Rova, authorities have once again intensified inspections of vehicles with tinted windows. This issue had been somewhat overlooked recently, as many drivers had complained when forced to remove the tinting on the spot—a practice that […] Captured & Published at: 2026-08-25
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