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In the Middle East, the war is dragging on. In the Strait of Hormuz, every ship has become a stake of power. In Colombia, landslides have killed hundreds. In the United States, elections are sharpening political appetites. In China, electricity is being transmitted across the country over more than 3,000 kilometers. And in Madagascar, we […]

The ratification of the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol on August 10, 2026, marks a new milestone in Madagascar’s climate commitment. By joining the 172 other parties that have ratified, accepted, or approved this amendment, the Great Island commits to gradually reducing its consumption and production of hydrofluorocarbons. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-14 07:23:37

The Alliance ‘Aoka Izay Ny Tsimatimanota’ (AIN’T), which brings together leading civil society organizations committed to good governance (including KMF/CNOE, TI-MG, Liberty 32, NGO Ivorary, CCOC, AFO, AVG, Mentor ECCE, MSIS TATAO, and OSCEAH), is taking a stand. Following the decision No. 10-HCC/D3 issued on July 8, the platform has scrutinized the matter. Captured &

Twelve personal bests were updated, including four national records and eight improved performances, during the first day of the Madagascar 25m pool championships held yesterday at the Saint-Gabriel High School pool in Mahajanga. AS Saint-Michel swimmer Marie Ange Praxas Andrianaho made a strong start with a double victory, setting a new national record and a

A 13-year-old girl with a mental disability was the victim of sexual abuse in Imerimanjaka, in the commune of Ambohijanaka, Atsimondrano district, last week. The suspect, a 47-year-old man living in the neighborhood, is suspected of being the perpetrator of the violence. He was immediately arrested and taken to the police station, along with the

“A meeting between the industrialization, trade, and employment sectors.” This is the ambition of the Industry and Trade Fair, which will be held from August 20 to 22 at the parking lot of the Barea Mahamasina Stadium. Because an economy cannot be built in silos, the fair focuses on the intersection of worlds. Bringing together

I have an aversion to superlatives. The ink of skepticism would smear if used in excess to polish any figure, whether of wax or flesh. Magnus (great), Major (greater), Majuscule (even greater), Maximus (very great): a trough of superlatives where subaltern minds lap up the threads with which they servilely weave ‘Majesty’ for a superior

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that it has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the French Ambassador to the Central African Republic. According to the newspaper Le Canard enchaîné, the ambassador is accused of bringing young women into his residence and engaging in sexual relations with some of them. “At the ministry’s initiative,

Unlimited date changes without fees, reduced refund penalties, and expanded insurance coverage. Emirates is enhancing the flexibility offered to its passengers, particularly for travel to Dubai. On August 11, the airline announced a series of new measures designed to allow its customers to adapt their travel plans more easily. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-13 07:53:37

In Madagascar, millions of hectares of forests burn every year, causing estimated economic losses of hundreds of millions of dollars. Fire is no longer just an environmental threat; it affects agriculture, livestock, water resources, land, civil security, and the climate. The cost goes beyond just the forests. According to available estimates, the annual economic impact