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Confusion reigns as the Central Bank of Madagascar has raised its key interest rate to 12.5%, ostensibly to curb inflation. This move stands in stark contrast to the government’s stated goals of stimulating economic recovery, encouraging investment, and facilitating access to financing as outlined in the General State Program. The lack of coordination between the

The hierarchy was respected. Tsantaniony Ihariniaina retained her Madagascar women’s first series championship title on Saturday at the Acsa Ambohidahy court No. 1. Having already been crowned in 2023, 2024, and 2025, Tsantaniony Ihariniaina dominated Elisoa Andriantefihasina in two sets, 6/3, 6/1, securing her fourth consecutive national crown. The score of 6/3, 6/1 might suggest

René Goscinny would have turned one hundred this year. For countless individuals, his inimitable humor has touched their heartstrings throughout their lives. In Madagascar, a country where many have enjoyed the adventures of Asterix, Lucky Luke, or Iznogoud since childhood, Goscinny’s texts have provided hours of laughter within these classic comic book masterpieces. Libraries and

August 14, 2018 – August 14, 2026. Eight years ago, 2424.mg posted its first publication on Facebook and its website. Eight years already. At the time, we knocked on your door with a simple question: was there still room for a new media outlet in a landscape that already seemed saturated? We took the bet

Following successful operations to dismantle kidnapping networks in the Vangaindrano district, efforts to restore security and eradicate criminal elements continue. It has been confirmed that a notorious criminal, known for armed robbery and responsible for the horrific murder of a local official, was shot dead by the gendarmerie. The individual, known as Koko, was the

Five individuals have been arrested by the National Police in connection with various rape cases reported in several regions of the country since the end of last week. The victims are mainly minor girls, some of whom are particularly vulnerable. In Tolagnaro, a 6-year-old girl was allegedly a victim of sexual violence. Captured & Published

Ongoing discussions are taking place between the Port Authority of Toamasina (SPAT), the landowner of the ‘Port Sec III’ site, and the individuals who have encroached upon the land. The goal is to facilitate their departure, as the construction of infrastructure for a heavy vehicle parking facility—designed for trucks entering the port to collect cargo—is