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SANITATION – A merchant receives a 15-day sales ban

A vendor operating in front of the Malagasy Post Office (Poste Malagasy) in Analakely has been sanctioned with a 15-day sales ban and a fine of 50,000 Ariary. This measure follows the enforcement of the Municipal Hygiene Code (CMH) in the area. Prior to this, the Urban Commune of Antananarivo (CUA) conducted an awareness campaign […]

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CINEMA – Anthony Relisa unveils “Parachute”

Young Malagasy director Anthony Relisa is preparing to present his second short film, the result of nearly a year of preparation. Following “Dear Lia,” Anthony Relisa has created a new short film titled “Parachute,” which will soon be unveiled to the public. This second production from the young Malagasy director promises an original story that

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Pétanque – National de Valréas – Lahatra’s team falls in the final

So close to the title. The triplet of expatriate Lahatra Randriamanantany, alongside Theo Vaurs and Frédéric Bauer, lost 6-13 on Sunday in the final of the National de Valréas to the team of Laur Patrick, Jimmy Capeleaud, and Sébastien Rousseau. On a roll, Lahatra’s squad had defeated Patchouly Sorrel, Jacques Lombard, and Laurent Beaudier 13-5

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ILLEGAL TRANSPORT – A ‘botry’ intercepted with around twenty stowaways in Nosy Be Hell-Ville

Another attempt thwarted. On the night of Saturday, July 11 to Sunday, July 12, 2026, the naval detachment of Nosy Be Hell-Ville intercepted a ‘botry’ type vessel that was preparing to leave the Ambarovato pier. 22 passengers, including women and children, were on board the clandestine craft. The operation was carried out […] Captured &

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TENNIS – Jannik Sinner retains Wimbledon title and solidifies world number one status after defeating Alexander Zverev

Jannik Sinner won his second consecutive Wimbledon title on Sunday, defeating German player Alexander Zverev in the final (6-7 [7/9], 7-6 [7/2], 6-3, 6-4). At 24, the world number one secured his fifth Grand Slam title, his sixth trophy of the season, and marked his 100th victory in a major tournament. Captured & Published at:

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Access to Drinking Water – Nearly 4,300 connections completed in nine months, 3,395 more expected by September

The operation to connect households to the drinking water network continues in Antananarivo and its surrounding areas. Approximately 4,293 households have been connected to the network between September 2025 and June 2026 as part of the Drinking Water Access Improvement Project (PAAEP). However, 3,395 connections remain to be completed by September 2026 to finalize this

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FOOTBALL – Senegal coach Pape Thiaw dismissed following the ‘failure’ of the Teranga Lions at the 2026 World Cup

Dismissal. In office since late 2024, Pape Thiaw has been removed from his position as coach of Senegal, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) announced between Saturday night and Sunday. The federation pointed to a failure at the 2026 World Cup following the elimination of the Teranga Lions in the round of 32. “Following the…” Captured

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FOOTBALL – CFFA, Elgeco Plus, and Ajesaia eliminated in the Madagascar Cup quarter-finals

None of the four semi-finalist teams from the Madagascar football championship, the Pureplay Football League, will play in the final four of the Madagascar Cup. The Centre de formation de football d’Andoharanofotsy (CFFA), Ajesaia, and Elgeco Plus were all eliminated this Sunday. The Madagascar champion, CFFA, was defeated by the Club… Captured & Published at:

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ENERGY – Government promises an end to power cuts in Toamasina starting this Monday thanks to new generators

Residents of Toamasina should finally experience a regular electricity supply, at least according to authorities who promised on Friday that there should be no more load shedding in the Great Port City. They assured that the commissioning of new generators provided to Jirama should allow for an increase in capacity. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-13

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HYDROCARBONS – Authorities cite security reasons for limiting fuel purchases in mobile containers to 100 liters

“Service stations are intended for retail sales.” The Ministry of Energy and Hydrocarbons explained the note published on Friday by the Malagasy Hydrocarbons Office (OMH), which limits the quantity of fuel that can be sold in mobile containers to 100 liters. In a press release, the ministry cited security reasons for this measure. Captured &

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