Briefs

The Malagasy national teams experienced mixed results during the second day of the FIBA 3×3 Nations League U23 in Gaborone, Botswana. The women’s team dominated Algeria (19-8), while the men’s team narrowly lost (19-20). The Ankoay women perfectly controlled their match against the Algerians. Quickly taking the lead (6-2 then 10-5), the Ankoay girls maintained […]

“Ravel, are you not writing anymore?” I have been asked this so many times, with that grave air usually reserved for news of a hospitalized loved one, that I ended up wondering if I was reported missing or simply playing hooky. Others, even more surprised, ask me: “Oh, are you still writing?” as if keeping

The same refrain returns again and again, like a scratched old vinyl record. The Antananarivo Interconnected Network (RIA) has now shifted to a rolling blackout mode. Jirama announced early this afternoon that almost all neighborhoods in the capital and its surrounding areas will face 90-minute power cuts. While officials have been evasive about the term

The French-Malagasy singer Tsew the Kid (Tsiry Ralaiarisedy) has been indicted in Paris for alleged marital rape against three women and violence against a fourth. An investigating judge deemed the evidence gathered sufficient to continue the investigation. A fifth complainant has since come forward, although the suspect has not yet been questioned on this matter.

We have words for life’s happy moments, and we have standard expressions for life’s trials—condolences for the bereaved, well wishes for the sick. But what do we say to a friend whose child has been kidnapped? What do we say to a family whose loved one is among the 173 people reported missing since the

The 2026 Davis Cup for Group V, Africa Zone, will take place from July 22 to 25 in Brazzaville, Congo. It marks a new milestone for Malagasy tennis, with a clear directive: “Build the best possible team for Madagascar.” The national team’s preparation was organized over several weeks around this guideline, aiming to bring together

The exhibition “Iray Volan’ny Hosodoko” brings together 14 painters and 72 works at Ivokolo throughout the month of July. Malagasy painting takes on a masculine tone at Ivokolo. As part of “Iray Volan’ny Hosodoko,” 14 male painters are presenting 72 works to the public from July 1st to 31st. The exhibition brings together artists with

Bicycle taxis are increasingly parking along the roadsides in the capital. The Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) has reiterated that this mode of transport is not authorized to carry passengers. Bicycle taxis are venturing into the streets of Antananarivo in growing numbers. Taking advantage of the worsening traffic jams in the capital, some drivers do

Following the restoration of the Ifasy river ford, the Mahavavy river ford (PK 568 + 720) has now been fully rehabilitated and reopened to traffic. All types of vehicles, including heavy goods vehicles, can now use it. This comes as a major relief for drivers of heavy trucks over twenty tons, who are finally experiencing