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The elections for the renewal of the Board of Directors (CA) of the Jesosy Mamonjy Foibe Church were suspended yesterday in Ankorondrano, following a decision by the Prefect of Antananarivo. This measure was taken amid rising tensions between supporters and opponents of the ballot. The Prefect of Antananarivo visited the headquarters of the Jesosy Mamonjy […]

The international NGO Save the Children has issued an alert regarding the worsening food insecurity and malnutrition situation, with more than half a million children under the age of 5 at risk of acute malnutrition in the coming months. “Hunger in Madagascar is expected to worsen significantly later this year, with the number of people

The mpox epidemic has claimed another victim in Madagascar: a 26-year-old man, who was receiving care in the DIANA region, succumbed to the disease on July 16, 2026. This death brings the total number of people who have not survived mpox in the Great Island to 18. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-20 08:26:43 (Madagascar Local

The opaque fabric covering the entire fence of the building in Ankorondrano is reminiscent, in all proportions, of the voting booth used for elections. In fact, it is indeed a ballot intended to elect the members of the Board of Directors of the Jesosy Mamonjy Church, which has not succeeded… Captured & Published at: 2026-07-20

The Malagasy men’s and women’s 3×3 basketball teams begin their campaign today in the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League 2026, Southern Africa conference, organized in Gaborone, Botswana. This competition, reserved for players under 23, brings together five nations: Madagascar, Angola, Botswana, Algeria (U21), and Egypt (U21). Captured & Published at: 2026-07-20 07:57:16 (Madagascar Local Time

Malagasy sport now has new trained executives. On Friday, July 17, the Sky Blue Hotel in Ankadindratombo hosted the closing ceremony for the 7th cohort of the Advanced Sports Management Course (CAMS). Organized by the Malagasy Olympic Committee (COM), with the support of Olympic Solidarity, this edition, named “Rohi” (Rafitra, Orina, …), marks a significant

Disciples Espoirs have written a new chapter in regional football by defeating Toulon Academy 1-0 in the final of the Analamanga League. Driven by a decisive goal from Gino at the hour mark, the young champions have now paved their way to the National D2, where they could proudly represent their league. Captured & Published

After a long period of evading justice, the suspect has finally been apprehended by the gendarmerie. Yesterday, the individual behind several fraudulent Facebook accounts, which had caused distress to many people on social media, was arrested in the Ambaniala Itaosy area. The suspect was linked to various fake profiles, including those operating under the names

The Petit Palais des Sports in Mahamasina was buzzing with excitement this Saturday during the 4th edition of the Grand Open Mada NoGi, a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) tournament that has become a must-attend event on the Great Island. Organized by the Combat Club 101 under the leadership of its founder, Xavier Ranarivelo, the event brought