Briefs

A blow for runners and running enthusiasts. The 20th edition of the Tana International Marathon, originally scheduled for October 10 and 11, has been postponed. In an official statement, the organizing committee explained this decision by the desire to allow for “better preparation for the event” and to ensure the best conditions for welcoming participants. […]

Early exit. The expatriate from Nantes, Nicolas de Gonzague Randriamiandrisoa, the country’s sole representative, was eliminated in the first round, equivalent to the round of 32, at the Poomsae World Championships. Competing in the Masters U60 category, Nicolas Ragonz lost to Bulgarian Biser Hristov yesterday in Chuncheon, South Korea. This was his sixth participation in

The Barea have finally found the missing piece in their staff: a butcher. The Malagasy Football Federation (FMF) and the coach have made a questionable decision by calling up Zacharie Boucher as a third goalkeeper. This is the same player who famously declared in 2018 that he had no connection to Madagascar and would refuse

The supervisors and young students with disabilities who participated in the National School Sports competition in Mahajanga came to present their results to the head of the Diana region. They did not return empty-handed: with gold medals and a trophy in hand, they proudly shared the fruits of their participation in this national competition. After

Last Thursday at 5:45 PM, three gunshots rang out in Ambalavao Isotry, just 15 meters from the Ampefiloha fokontany office and two meters from the entrance of the FJKM Isotry church. A man carrying a bag full of cash was attacked by three bandits. Although the victim was already on the ground, the perpetrators reportedly

The quarter-final phase provided several important insights on the courts of Toliara on Friday. Clubs from Analamanga particularly distinguished themselves, though JAP Mada from Alaotra Mangoro stood out by reaching the final four. In the girls’ category, MB2ALL Analamanga delivered a particularly convincing performance, clearly dominating ASE with a score of 83 to 24. This

After keeping a low profile since last March, Tojo Ravalomanana has made a notable reappearance on the public scene in the capital. The public recalls that the Council of State, ruling on the appeal filed by the candidate of the Tiako i Madagasikara (TIM) party for the mayoralty of Antananarivo, had annulled all the votes

The Malagasy diaspora could play a more significant role in national diplomacy. This is one of the key priorities emerging from the national conference on Malagasy diplomacy, which officially concluded on September 17, 2026, in Antananarivo. Following several days of reflection and consultation, participants at the conference made several recommendations to enhance the diaspora’s involvement.

Users of Antananarivo International Airport are discovering the richness of Madagascar’s marine fauna and the challenges of its preservation. This is made possible through the exhibition “Observe without disturbing,” which is being held throughout the month of September in the hall of Antananarivo International Airport. Organized jointly by Ravinala Airports and Cétamada, the exhibition highlights

The World Bank Group is strengthening its research and economic analysis capabilities. Its President, Ajay Banga, announced yesterday the appointment of Michael Kremer, the 2019 Nobel laureate in economics, as Chief Economist and Senior Vice President for Development Economics. Recognized as one of the world’s leading specialists in development economics, Michael Kremer… Captured & Published