Briefs

AMBATOMIRAHAVAVY – A scooter rider dies on his 37th birthday

A 37-year-old Yamaha C2 scooter rider died on his birthday, Friday around 9 p.m., on the RN1 road in Ambohidranomanga, in the commune of Ambatomirahavavy. His two-wheeler, which was carrying a 24-year-old passenger, struck the rear of a Mercedes 911 truck parked on the side of the road. The heavy vehicle, which had broken down, […]

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INFRASTRUCTURE – Toamasina’s Avenue of Independence renovation funded by Ambatovy royalties, says Regional Chief

The Avenue of Independence is set for a facelift. Renovation work on this infrastructure was officially launched on Friday. The four-month project will be funded by mining royalties paid by Ambatovy to the Atsinanana Region. According to the interim Regional Chief, Jean Jugus Razafiarison, 5 billion ariary from these royalties will be mobilized to carry

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Tsarasaotra Bypass: A fatal accident sparks local protests

Anger erupted on Friday morning on the Tsarasaotra Bypass, near Soavimasoandro. Dozens of local residents blocked traffic to denounce a new fatal accident that occurred the previous day and to demand urgent measures to secure this crossing, which they describe as a “black spot” for traffic. The protesters are specifically demanding… Captured & Published at:

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Illegal search in Ambohibao: Disturbing silence from the authorities

For now, it remains unknown whether the suspects are in prison or at liberty. There are gray areas surrounding the case of an illegal search conducted at the home of a Chinese national. The incident took place on Thursday, July 9, in Ambohibao Antehiroka. About twenty hooded and armed individuals, led by a young man

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LFN: Enshrining Social Humanism in the Constitution of the Republic of Madagascar

The Liana Fahasoavana ny Nosiko (LFN Madagascar) party aims to enshrine social humanism within the Constitution of the Republic of Madagascar. This orientation places human dignity at the core of its political project. The Malagasy political landscape welcomes a new movement, as the LFN party officially presented its guidelines during a press conference held recently.

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Malagasy Press: Launch of the 160th Anniversary

The celebration of the 160th anniversary of the Malagasy press has been officially opened. The festivities kicked off yesterday during a ceremony held at the conference hall of the Palais des Sports et de la Culture in Mahamasina, marking the beginning of a series of activities designed to highlight the history, role, and impact of

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A halftime like no other

“Cooling breaks” are one of the new features of the 2026 World Cup, which will conclude tomorrow with the final match between Spain and Argentina. A halftime like no other: in addition to the 3-minute “hydration breaks” during both halves of the match between La Roja… Captured & Published at: 2026-07-18 07:26:58 (Madagascar Local Time

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Pépites Cup U17: Kick-off of the large-scale scouting tournament

The first edition of the Pépites Cup U17 kicked off this Thursday, July 16. For one month, until August 15, the Ambohidratrimo sports complex will vibrate to the rhythm of the exploits of young Malagasy prodigies born in 2010-2011. This large-scale scouting tournament is already shaping up to be a major turning point for the

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FIBA U17 World Cup: The next generation of women’s basketball on full display

The 2026 FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup is currently taking place in Brno, Czech Republic. Bringing together the sixteen best national teams under the age of 17, the competition offers exceptional visibility to the young talents who represent the future of global basketball. Since the start of the tournament, matches have been held at

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