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VOLUNTEERING – Solidarity initiatives in the spotlight

The fifteenth edition of the French Volunteering Day (JVF) was held yesterday, Friday, October 16, at the City Hall and on the Analakely square. Organized by France Volontaires Madagascar, this event highlights the contribution of international volunteers to sustainable development. About thirty associative and institutional stands welcomed the public on the Analakely square. Visitors were […]

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Weekend in Mahajanga: Chess in the Spotlight at the Boeny Chess Tour

LEISURE. The fifth and final stage of the 2026 Boeny Chess Tour will take place this Sunday in Mahajanga. Dedicated to the Chess960 variant, the competition will bring together chess enthusiasts ahead of the circuit’s Masters tournament. Named “Boeny 960,” this competition organized by the Boeny regional league will be held on Sunday starting at

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Rugby Union – Madagascar Cup: Cosfa and Uscar edge closer to the final

The Madagascar Rugby Cup semi-finals promise two highly competitive matches. Newly crowned national champions, Cosfa, will face TFA, while Uscar will take on TFMA. Both TFA and TFMA reached this stage after defeating tough opponents in the quarter-finals and are now aiming to cause an upset. Cosfa enters the match as the favorite following their

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PUBLIC SECURITY – Six suspects arrested in two days in Antananarivo

Between October 12 and 14, 2026, police arrested six individuals across various neighborhoods in and around Antananarivo for alleged theft, burglary, and armed robbery. These arrests were carried out during patrol operations conducted by law enforcement, notably in Ankorondrano, Tanjombato, Ankarobato, and Ramala. In Tanjombato and Ankarobato, four men were involved in separate cases. Two

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Weekend Highlights: Events for Every Taste

At Ivokolo in Analakely, Rolf kicks off his 35th career anniversary celebrations this Saturday with a concert designed in collaboration with Zara Studios. The artist, who was active from 1992 to 2006 before taking a break, returns with new compositions and a revisit of his hit ‘Sambatra’. The evening will combine music and visual arts

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ANTSIRANANA – Classes suspended, students left without shelter

Following clashes over dormitory assignments, the University of Antsiranana has suspended classes and temporarily closed its campus. Students, deprived of housing, find themselves without any fallback options. The distribution of new housing has been suspended, teaching and research activities have been interrupted, and the campus has been temporarily closed. These measures, announced Friday evening by

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Voter Registration Overhaul: Over Seven Million Voters Registered

More than seven million citizens have been provisionally registered on the electoral roll following two and a half months of census operations. The goal is to ensure a reliable and comprehensive electoral file ahead of the constitutional referendum and the presidential election. The Independent National Electoral Commission (Ceni) reported 7,163,714 adult citizens on the register,

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ANDRANOTAPAHANA – Deadly four-vehicle pile-up

A collision involving four vehicles resulted in four deaths and several injuries yesterday around 1:10 PM in Andranotapahana. An investigation is underway to determine the causes of the accident. The tragedy occurred at Andoharano, on the road connecting Andranotapahana to the Don Bosco district. According to initial reports, two white Toyota pickups traveling from Andranotapahana

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TECHNOLOGY – Two out of ten Malagasy connected to the Internet

While 3G and 4G networks cover over 80% of the population, their usage remains limited. Mobile operators point to the high cost of smartphones as a primary barrier. A significant gap persists between mobile network coverage and actual Internet usage in the Great Island. In a report presented yesterday in Alarobia, the GSMA, the global

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FOOD – Eating according to one’s means

The rising cost of living is forcing households to reduce their purchases and sacrifice dietary diversity. For many, feeding themselves has become a daily struggle. In Antananarivo, the contents of a plate depend directly on a household’s financial means. Faced with the cost of food products, some families reduce portions, while others give up certain

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