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The weekend hotspot in the capital, on Friday evening, La Teinturerie Ampasanimalo hosted two sacred monsters of Malagasy music. Two guitar virtuosos, Dozzy Njava and Teta, for whom the rhythms and melodies of the southern Malagasy terroir hold no more secrets. Thus, an audience of connoisseurs and […] Captured & Published at: 2026-07-13 23:41:46 (Madagascar […]

A weak trade wind regime will characterize the weather on the island tomorrow. In the morning, some local showers are likely along the coasts of the Atsinanana region and near Taolagnaro. There will be an alternation of sun and clouds across the island, with local morning fog. In the afternoon, the weather will generally be

According to reports, a captain-ranked gendarme and about twenty hooded individuals participated in the operation. A state of lawlessness: What happened in Ambohibao Antehiroka last Thursday risks tarnishing the image of the current regime. For the moment, no arrests have been made following the search conducted last Thursday at the home of a Chinese national.

The US diplomatic mission has announced the departure of its Chargé d’Affaires, Stephanie Arnold, after three years of service, without disclosing the name of a new ambassador. This situation prolongs an unusual diplomatic vacancy. Since March 2026, the United States has not had an accredited ambassador to Madagascar. Claire Pierrangelo was […] Captured & Published

The rising cases of kidnappings, disappearances, and deaths of young people have sparked deep concern among the population. For educator and researcher Dr. Geneviève Ramakavelo, these tragedies must lead families and society to strengthen their solidarity. She believes that vigilance begins within the home before extending to the fokontany. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-13 22:56:50

It is strange, this competition, the Football World Cup, where nations, with teams composed solely of their “nationals,” fight for a trophy and an identity flag. However, comments are rife, labeling some players as mere mercenaries. In truth, these are common practices, seen partially in athletics as well, where certain established competitors […] Captured &

The quarter-finals of the Yas Coupe Madagascar concluded this Sunday, featuring three hard-fought matches and one qualification by walkover. The defending champion, Elgeco Plus, was dramatically eliminated by AS Sainte-Anne at By-pass. In a fiercely contested match, the two teams remained deadlocked with a score of… Captured & Published at: 2026-07-13 22:41:47 (Madagascar Local Time

Access to drinking water is accelerating for private individuals. Thousands of households will be connected to the network by September. Jirama has relaunched the regularization of files for households that had already completed all administrative and financial formalities but whose connection remained blocked due to a shortage of water meters. This operation, which began in

The Madagascar Karate-Do Federation is facing opposition from its practitioners. An ad hoc committee, led by Mohammed Myridin Razafimbeloson, is challenging the legitimacy of the current leadership team of the Madagascar Karate-Do Federation (FKM). The dissidents argue that “the certificate of conformity for the current president’s functional attestation expired on April 26,” justifying their demand

With its vast maritime space, Madagascar faces several challenges related to maritime security, the protection of marine resources, and the fight against illicit activities. To address these issues, the Malagasy Navy and the Maritime Information Fusion Center (CFIM) are organizing a national workshop on maritime governance and security from July 15 to 17. Supported by