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Humanity’s relationship with the Moon is on the verge of a major evolution, perhaps more symbolically decisive than the events of July 21, 1969. NASA is planning to mobilize technologies that would allow humans to establish a permanent presence on the lunar surface. Moving beyond the Apollo missions, this endeavor seeks not just to explore, […]

The idea is undoubtedly good. Better yet, it has been formalized by a decree: Friday will be dedicated to traditional attire for state agents. It is a major step toward reclaiming national identity, but while necessary, it is not sufficient. One would have preferred it to be a simple request rather than a decree implying

The cycle of diplomatic formalities is complete. Retired General Edelin Calixte Randriamiandrisoa has officially taken up his duties on the multilateral stage. On July 29, the diplomat presented his credentials to Monica Juma, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna. A month earlier, on June 30, he had completed the same procedure with Tatiana

In response to the growing degradation of marine and coastal ecosystems, the Malagasy government and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) officially launched the “Ranomasina Madio sy Salama” (Clean and Healthy Ocean) project on July 31 in Toliara. Implemented in the Anosy and Atsimo Andrefana regions, this program aims to reduce land-based pollution that degrades

The murder of 12-year-old Sahala Fanekena has shocked the community. On Saturday, Public Prosecutor Narindra Navalona Rakotoniaina provided further details regarding the case. The child disappeared on June 29 while in the courtyard of her home in Ampefiloha Ambodirano. She was allegedly lured away by a woman who offered to take her to buy sandals.

An attack attributed to the jihadist group Boko Haram against a military position near N’Guigmi, in southeastern Niger, left about ten Nigerien soldiers dead on Friday, according to local sources cited by AFP and the Nigerien Press Agency (ANP). According to a resident of N’Guigmi who requested anonymity for security reasons, the attack occurred on

Fighting broke out on Saturday between Ethiopian federal forces and rebels from the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in northern Ethiopia. These clashes have reignited fears of a new conflict in a region that emerged from a deadly war less than four years ago. According to rebel authorities, the clashes were still ongoing by midday.

In response to the surge in kidnappings and violence, particularly targeting individuals with albinism, the Ministry of Justice issued a directive to all courts and tribunals across the country on July 29. The Ministry of Justice is taking a firmer stance. From Faravohitra, authorities aim to accelerate the processing of these cases. Captured & Published

The selection process for fifteen pilot communes tasked with testing a new local development approach was launched on Thursday, July 30, in Antsirabe. This initiative is part of the ‘Local Governance’ component of the ‘Tou-te-s Redevables’ (All Accountable) program, funded by the European Union (EU) and implemented by Expertise France. Captured & Published at: 2026-08-01

An exceptional spiritual fervor has taken hold of the great Tobilehibe camp. Approximately 30,000 pilgrims from all corners of Madagascar, along with international delegations, notably from the Lutheran Church (FLM) of Canada and Europe, have gathered to celebrate the 85th anniversary of this landmark of the Lutheran Revival. For an entire week, the event has