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A joint mission from the United Nations and the African Union is visiting the country from July 12 to July 19, 2026, to assess and strengthen international support for the “Refoundation” process initiated by the authorities. The mission is led by Mohamed Idriss Farah, Special Envoy of the African Union Commission for Madagascar, and Parfait […]

The handover ceremony between the interim director general and the new leader of the Society for Naval Studies, Construction, and Repair (SECREN) took place on Friday, July 10, at the company’s site. The ceremony was held in the presence of high-ranking officials and numerous dignitaries. The speech of the new “boss”… Captured & Published at:

The Malagasy government and the company CGHV (Compagnie générale d’hydroélectrique de Volobe) are ready to proceed with the construction of the new Volobe II dam in Toamasina II. The partnership agreement and the framework for the project were signed on Friday afternoon by the Malagasy government, represented by the Minister of Energy and others. Captured

Circumcision is a distinctive Malagasy tradition. It can be performed in a way that aligns with modern times and technological advancements. According to the ‘Feno Fanantenana’ association, this initiative is intended to support Malagasy children. The event was organized in collaboration with the Military Academy (ACMIL) as part of the celebration of its 60th anniversary.

The ‘Friendship Tournament’ is a collaborative sports event between the Military Academy (ACMIL) and the urban commune of Antsirabe I. The tournament, which will last for one month, is being held at the ACMIL stadium. The competition features two disciplines: football and pétanque. The official opening ceremony took place on Saturday, July 11, 2026, featuring

On Saturday morning, a youth group called ATF, or the ‘Youth Council for Reform’ (Antenimieran’ny Tanora ho an’ny Fanavaozana), was established in Toamasina and its surrounding areas. This group is designed to defend the reform administration, as it is a platform formed by several youth associations that have been actively involved in the struggle, and

Miroslav Klose reached 16 goals in four World Cups without relying on penalties. However, the 11-meter exercise is not the formality one might think. Proof of this: the two top provisional scorers (before the semi-finals of this 2026 World Cup), Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappé, have missed two and one respectively. Lionel Messi, in particular,

Observations, responsibilities, and paths for action. This summarizes the two days of scientific reflection that brought together researchers, students, and the general public at the University of Toliara. Biodiversity, food security, wetlands, reefs, agriculture, migration, water, health, vegetation fires, and marine plastics were among the main themes addressed. The panel organized last Friday, the final

We enjoyed singing “Jingle Bells” at a time that wasn’t quite appropriate. Now is the time to join Raphaël, who made it the main theme of one of his songs. Winter is truly here, manifesting its presence with a cold breath that grips the senses at dawn. And, as every year, there are those who

The presumption of innocence is the core message of the statement released yesterday by the Ministry of Justice following the mob violence that occurred in Maintirano. The text reiterates that no one can be considered guilty without a full investigation and a judgment rendered by a competent court. The Ministry firmly condemns the lynching, describing