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2026 World Cup – A fan zone on the square of the City Hall

The Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) and Yas Madagascar will set up a fan zone with a giant screen on the square of the City Hall in Analakely starting tomorrow, on the occasion of the World Cup quarter-finals, running through the grand final scheduled for July 19. Entertainment activities will also be provided to the […]

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ANTOHOMADINIKA CENTRE – High school student dies 50 meters from his home

Yesterday in Antohomadinika Centre, the lifeless body of Judicael, a 21-year-old high school student, was found in a gutter just 50 meters from his home. He was set to take his baccalaureate exam this year, but his dreams were abruptly cut short. His family, plunged into grief, is now awaiting the results of the autopsy

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AfCFTA: Towards better participation of women entrepreneurs in the regional integration process

A further step has been taken in the implementation process of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Madagascar. The AfCFTA Implementation Program (PA ZLECAf) has completed a study on the opportunities offered by the AfCFTA to women entrepreneurs, as well as a guide aimed at integrating the gender dimension. Captured & Published at:

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Sanitation in Tanjombato: Mobilization around the Akady River

A sanitation awareness campaign for the Akady River is currently underway in the commune of Tanjombato. Initiated by the Young Parliament with the support of various local stakeholders, this initiative aims to mobilize residents to protect this waterway, which has been facing long-standing issues related to waste and pollution. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-08 09:43:22

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MPOX: Toamasina I remains at the forefront of confirmed cases over the last four weeks

According to the latest situation report published yesterday, July 7, five new cases of mpox were notified on July 6, 2026. Two of these cases have been confirmed, located in Mananjary and Morondava, respectively. To date, 69 districts have been affected by the mpox epidemic, with 36 districts currently classified as active. Captured & Published

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Higher Education: Resumption of Doctorate and HDR defenses in the works

After a period of suspension, the Ministry of Higher Education has announced the imminent resumption of doctorate and Habilitation to Supervise Research (HDR) defenses. This return to the examination boards is accompanied by a profound regulatory reform aimed at sustainably enhancing the quality and credibility of university degrees. This is the long-awaited outcome for the

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National Education: Towards an official partnership to combat school bullying

A delegation from the association “Stop Harcèlement Scolaire à Madagascar” (Stop School Bullying in Madagascar), led by its president Mira Lilia Rabemananjara, was received in an audience by the Minister of National Education, Sendra Nirina Rajaonarison. At the heart of the discussions: the urgency of joining forces to eradicate violence in the school environment. The

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Ambohijatovo-Analakely: White march for peace

A large-scale mobilization is being prepared under the banner of a major peaceful march, with all participants dressed in white. This significant event invites the entire population to unite in expressing a deep desire for social serenity and stability. The organizers are issuing a solemn call to leaders to take full responsibility in facing current

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Insecurity issues: A series of disappearances and murders create psychosis

Cases of disappearances and murders of children and adolescents have followed one another in recent weeks, with the first wave dating back to May 2026. The case of 12-year-old Sahala, who went missing on June 29, 2026, in Ampefiloha Ambodirano, is among those that have sparked strong emotions among the population in Antananarivo. Captured &

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Urban transport: Towards a new traffic plan for the Tsimbazaza-Fasan’ny Karana axis

To decongest the critical axis connecting Ankadimbahoaka, Tsimbazaza, and the Fasankarana intersection, the Urban Commune of Antananarivo has just launched a series of full-scale road simulations. Among the avenues being studied, the strategic relocation of several bus stops is expected to sustainably streamline the daily commutes of the capital’s residents. Facing the suffocating traffic congestion…

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