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COOPERATION – TotalEnergies and Ravinala Airports scale up their social initiatives

Several social impact projects will be implemented as part of the partnership between Ravinala Airports and TotalEnergies Marketing Madagasikara. Yesterday, the two companies formalized a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partnership aimed at amplifying their social and environmental impact in the regions where they operate, particularly around the airports of Antananarivo and Nosy Be. Together, they […]

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SADC: Antananarivo prepares to host Southern African parliamentarians

Antananarivo is preparing to become the parliamentary capital of Southern Africa for a week. From August 22 to 29, Madagascar will host the 59th Plenary Assembly session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF), a regional meeting that will bring together representatives from the parliaments of member countries to discuss the theme: ‘the fight against…’ Captured

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Crossing out the secularism of the State

“The Republic neither recognizes, nor pays salaries to, nor subsidizes any religion.” This is, in essence, the content of the 1905 French law concerning the separation of Churches and the State, which has been incorporated, almost word for word, into the internal legal framework of Madagascar. Crossing out the secularism of the State, this law…

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Chess: Success of the National Youth Championship

The Madagascar Chess Championship, organized by the FMJE (Malagasy Chess Federation), lived up to all expectations. The first day took place on July 31 at IKM Antsahavola, before continuing on August 1 and 2 at the National Library of Anosy. This national summit brought together no fewer than 115 young enthusiasts from various leagues. Captured

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ASIEF 2026: Manakara in the spotlight, the call of the Minister of the Armed Forces

A few weeks before the start of the ASIEF National Games, scheduled from August 17 to 29 in Manakara, Army Corps General Maminirina Ely Razafitombo has launched a vibrant appeal for the mobilization of civil servants. For him, this major administrative sports event goes beyond simple competition: it embodies health, efficiency, and unity. Captured &

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Football – Al Merrick: Gregass signed, Roro and Bebeto in suspense

Impressed by the performances of Nicolas Randriamanampisoa and Fenohasina Gilles, the Sudanese club Al Merrick has confirmed its growing interest in Malagasy football. In recent days, its official page has multiplied announcements regarding the arrival of technicians and players from the Great Island. The first revelation was that of Romuald Rakotondrambe, alias Coach Roro, […]

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Faratsiho: Newborn baby killed in ritual sacrifice

Lucas, a baby boy just one month and one week old, was kidnapped along with his mother, Haingo, in the fokontany of Ambatomitety-Morarano (Faratsiho district). A search operation for the mother and child began last Friday. On Sunday morning, they were discovered; the mother was barely conscious, and the baby was found dead with his

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Antsohihy: 600kg of cannabis seized by the Gendarmerie

The suspects were pursued but managed to escape, leaving behind their cargo. Approximately 20 bags were seized, estimated to weigh around 600 kilograms. This marks a significant step in the fight against drug trafficking by the Gendarmerie in the Antsohihy district. According to reports, the operation highlights ongoing efforts to curb the spread of illegal

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Miarinarivo: A 65-year-old woman found dead and decapitated in her home

A particularly atrocious murder was discovered on Sunday morning in the Miarinarivo district. A 65-year-old woman was found decapitated in her home, with her head remaining missing despite extensive searches. The horror was discovered on Sunday, August 2, around 7:40 AM in the Anjahana fokontany, located in the rural commune of Mandiavato, Miarinarivo district. Authorities

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Behenjy: Family tomb desecrated, human remains stolen

A macabre discovery was made in the fokontany of Tsinjony, in the rural commune of Behenjy, Ambatolampy district. On Saturday, August 1st, around 5:00 PM, the head of the fokontany alerted the Behenjy gendarmerie outpost after discovering that a family tomb had been desecrated. Upon arriving at the scene, the gendarmes discovered a […] Captured

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