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Some buildings do more than just occupy urban space; they tell the story of an era. The Résidence de la Place Kabary in Antsiranana is one such structure. Built in 1892 under the administration of Ernest Froger, the first governor of Diego-Suarez, it remains one of the oldest witnesses to the French colonial presence in […]

A decisive step has been taken in improving urban sanitation in the capital. The Ministry of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (MEAH), the Urban Commune of Antananarivo, the Municipal Sanitation Company (SMA), and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) recently jointly organized the second sharing workshop dedicated to the achievements of the GESDA project. Captured &

The fourth edition of the Mizunami Innovation Competition concluded yesterday at the AXIAN University Amphitheater, honoring three Malagasy startups. The ceremony brought together several key players from the economic and institutional ecosystem, including the Embassy of Japan in Madagascar, the Ministry of Digital Development, Posts and Telecommunications, JICA, EDBM, and the Chamber of Commerce. Captured

He did not inform anyone, neither his close family nor those he associated with. He sold his motorcycle and left! The young man had already been included in the statistics of missing persons reported to the authorities and was being searched for. On the morning of July 24, this 24-year-old young man left his home

The wife and children were in a state of panic, and the family had been notified of his disappearance. They even went as far as posting a missing person notice on social media. However, the reality was quite different: the man had gone to his mistress’s place and stayed there for a long time. Ironically,

The first setback occurred on the second day of the national youth consultation workshops at the CCI Ivato. The youth from the “Refondation” movement held divergent positions regarding the representation modalities for regional delegations. The risk of an eternal cyclical crisis looms, as this type of dissension does not bode well for the remainder of

The journey for the young girls of Yfomac Initiatives came to an end this Thursday in Oslo during the prestigious 2026 Norway Cup. Competing in the U17 category, they put up a brave fight against Bremnes IL in the Round of 16 of the Playoff B, but were defeated with a narrow score of 2-1.

Three Malagasy writers presented their works at the National Library in Anosy, where they shared stories inspired by their own lives to encourage readers to believe in their dreams and overcome challenges. Transforming wounds into strength and personal experiences into a source of inspiration—this is the message carried by Lova Fanambinasoa, Marianne Razaf, and Viviane

The Madagascar men’s first division rugby championship will reach its conclusion on Sunday, August 16. The final will feature Cosfa against Uscar, two teams that secured their spots after highly contested semi-finals. Cosfa, a regular at major events, will attempt to confirm its status, while Uscar will look to write a new chapter in its

At just 16 years old, Daniella shows boundless ambition. She earned her French scientific baccalaureate diploma this year. A student at the private Lycée Le Major in Andrononobe Analamahitsy, she subsequently tackled the Malagasy baccalaureate, which took place last week. She sat for the exam as a candidate in the literary stream. This path is