Briefs

I was not a member of the RPR (Rally for the Republic), and who knows what possessed me to send a letter to “Monsieur Balladur,” addressed by post to some party office whose address I had somehow found. I don’t think I kept a copy of that letter, and one would have to rely on […]

The regional budget conference dedicated to the preparation of the 2027 Finance Act was held on Tuesday in Mahajanga. The highlighted priorities include access to drinking water and electricity, as well as agriculture and infrastructure. Following several other regions, Mahajanga hosted a regional budget conference last Tuesday as part of the preparation for the 2027

“Just because someone prays does not mean they possess wisdom and decent conduct! When one cannot distinguish between good and evil, it is not a lack of religion, but a lack of human consciousness.” It is not necessary to have a religion to possess wisdom and good conduct. But if you cannot distinguish [between right

Violations of the rules stipulated in the Municipal Hygiene Code (CMH) will henceforth be sanctioned by the Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) in accordance with the provisions of said Code, whether through fines, other sanctions, or both simultaneously. Putting an end to anarchy: Given the behavior of the vast majority of users… Captured & Published

After successfully passing the first round against South Sudan (1-1 in the first leg, 1-0 in the return leg at Juba National Stadium), the Barea Ladies continue their Olympic dream. The Malagasy women’s national team is now preparing to face one of the continent’s giants: South Africa. The Malagasy Football Federation has made the announcement

A new tournament is being prepared and will take place at the Bridlington table. From October 20 to 28, London will host the English blackball pool world championship, organized by the World Pool-Billiard Association. This global summit will bring together many countries, including Madagascar, which will be represented by coach Zava Garein. Captured & Published

Exhibitions at La Teinturerie in Ampasanimalo often stray from the beaten path, as the current trend of blissful contemplation and soulless positivism in Antananarivo’s contemporary art scene is seen as a plague. From September 3rd to October 6th, the venue is hosting “F’iray sa kina?” by Echo, a graffiti artist whose spray cans have left

Early elimination. Competing in the -80 kg Alysh category (wrestling with kimono and belt) at the 6th World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, Mialy Henintsoa Rakotovelo was narrowly defeated by India’s Kuvenu Puro in the round of 16 yesterday. The match was highly competitive. Despite his advantage in tackling techniques, Henintsoa could not contain his opponent’s

Fifty-three years ago, Antananarivo was featured in the title of an OSS 117 spy novel, the hero created by Jean Bruce in 1949. The title, “Drifting in Antananarivo,” feels strangely prophetic today. While the novel’s plot is a matter of fiction, the title reflects the current state of the capital. The article distinguishes this “drift”

CANAL+ employees participated in a solidarity fair by designing and installing games made from recycled materials. Among the main activities offered, the creation and installation of games using recycled materials helped set up entertainment spaces on-site. The day also included a cooking workshop dedicated to preparing a barbecue, as well as reading and coloring activities