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The Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts (MTA) and Stephen Business School (SBS) signed a partnership agreement early this week in Antananarivo, aimed at strengthening the skills of tourism and handicraft professionals in Madagascar. The agreement, signed by Minister Marie Lucie Vololoniaina and Daniel Saramandif, international tourism consultant and President of the Association of Tourism Professionals, […]

Vohipeno. A medical caravan, dubbed the “Caravan of Smiles,” is traversing these areas from July 1st to July 10th. “The caravan develops the strategy of local care, which is part of our strategies within our cooperation program. Therefore, with the Ministry of Public Health, we have mobile clinics deployed in the regions. When AFG Assurance

The undisputed leader of the XXL Energy Top 12, Cosfa, will put its top spot on the line this Sunday during the 11th matchday against Uscar, currently third in the standings, at the Makis Andohatapenaka stadium starting at 11 a.m. The military team approaches this clash with a remarkable record. Undefeated since the start of

This 2026 World Cup was reaching its final round of 16 without me having watched a single match. It was purely by chance, while lingering in a restaurant, that I caught a glimpse of the game between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Egypt. It is strange to think that back in the day, a football enthusiast

The Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) and Yas Madagascar will set up a fan zone with a giant screen on the square of the City Hall in Analakely starting tomorrow, on the occasion of the World Cup quarter-finals, running through the grand final scheduled for July 19. Entertainment activities will also be provided to the

Yesterday in Antohomadinika Centre, the lifeless body of Judicael, a 21-year-old high school student, was found in a gutter just 50 meters from his home. He was set to take his baccalaureate exam this year, but his dreams were abruptly cut short. His family, plunged into grief, is now awaiting the results of the autopsy

A further step has been taken in the implementation process of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) in Madagascar. The AfCFTA Implementation Program (PA ZLECAf) has completed a study on the opportunities offered by the AfCFTA to women entrepreneurs, as well as a guide aimed at integrating the gender dimension. Captured & Published at:

A sanitation awareness campaign for the Akady River is currently underway in the commune of Tanjombato. Initiated by the Young Parliament with the support of various local stakeholders, this initiative aims to mobilize residents to protect this waterway, which has been facing long-standing issues related to waste and pollution. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-08 09:43:22

According to the latest situation report published yesterday, July 7, five new cases of mpox were notified on July 6, 2026. Two of these cases have been confirmed, located in Mananjary and Morondava, respectively. To date, 69 districts have been affected by the mpox epidemic, with 36 districts currently classified as active. Captured & Published

After a period of suspension, the Ministry of Higher Education has announced the imminent resumption of doctorate and Habilitation to Supervise Research (HDR) defenses. This return to the examination boards is accompanied by a profound regulatory reform aimed at sustainably enhancing the quality and credibility of university degrees. This is the long-awaited outcome for the