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Japan supports WFP food operations in Madagascar
ANTANANARIVO – The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a timely contribution of JPY 300 million (approximately US$2 million) from the Government of Japan to support humanitarian food assistance to 48,000 vulnerable people in...

Zuchu to fire up historic Morocco–Madagascar CHAN 2024 final
Dar es Salaam. African football will tomorrow night, August 30, 2025, meet African music in spectacular fashion as Tanzanian songstress Zuchu takes centre stage at the CHAN PAMOJA 2024 final in Nairobi. The Bongo Fleva queen will share the stage...

Greek Pediatrician Fights Tradition of Killing Newborn Twins in Madagascar
Olga Tzetzi examines children in Madagascar. Credit: Olga Tzetzi AMNA In many parts of the world, the birth of twins is celebrated as a blessing. In southern Madagascar, however, deep-rooted superstition dictates otherwise, a reality that Olga...

Sonko Petitions CAF: Can Harambee Stars Match Be Replayed After Madagascar Defeat?
NAIROBI -Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has gone to football’s highest tables in Africa with a bold petition. He wants Kenya’s quarter-final exit from the African Nations Championship (CHAN) overturned. Sonko argues that Harambee Stars were...

Highlights and goals of Sudan 1 (2) - (4) 1 Senegal in African Nations Championship
End of transmission ¡We are leaving! It has been a pleasure to bring you the coverage of the exciting match between Sudan vs Senegal for the third place in the African Nations Championship. We appreciate your company and passion for football. Keep...

Paleontologists discover dinosaur-era crocodile in Patagonia
A view of the Dinosaurs of Patagonia' exhibition in Madrid in 2024. The exhibition was developed by the Egidio Feruglio Paleontological Museum of Argentina, which reviews the evolution of the different types of dinosaurs that inhabited Patagonia...

Kenyans heartbroken as Stars lose to Madagascar
Harambee Stars goalkeeper Byrne Omondi missed the ball that qualify Madagascar win the quarter final match at the Moi International Sports Center. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The atmosphere at the Kasarani Stadium was charged. One could touch the...

Madagascar Shows Commitment To Improving Cancer Care, With Focus On Women's Health
(MENAFN- APO Group) An international review has found that Madagascar has laid strong foundations for cancer control, expanding cervical cancer services, maintaining a health workforce and ensuring collaboration between health and radiation safety...

Madagascar Shows Commitment to Improving Cancer Care, with Focus on Women’s Health
The most common cancer among women in Madagascar is cervical cancer, with a mortality rate of 30 per cent, followed by breast and colorectal cancers. In men, prostate, liver cancer and non-Hodgkin lymphoma are the most common cancers, driven by...

Fans paint Kasarani red and white in Harambee Stars clash with Madagascar
Fans during CHAN 2024 quarterfinal match between Kenya’s Harambee Stars and Madagascar at Kasarani Stadium on August 22, 2025. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] The atmosphere at the Kasarani Stadium proved electric as Kenya took Madagascar head on in...

Exploring the Neuroprotective Potentials of Flavonoid Metabolites in Syzygium aromaticum: A Review with in-silico Insight to Therapeutic Potential
Introduction Neurodegenerative disorders (NDs), such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Parkinson’s disease (PD), and various cognitive impairments affect people on a global scale.1 Neurological disorders are the primary cause of death and DALYs,...
African countries that have become wellness hotspots in 2025
Wellness travel keeps gaining momentum, and Africa has positioned itself as a standout choice for those seeking renewal. Each destination across the continent offers its own character, shaped by nature, culture, and tradition. Travelers find...

The HIGHLY CORRUPT American Academy of Pediatrics is gifted millions in Federal funds to design and propagate MEDICAL DISINFORMATION every year
The HIGHLY CORRUPT American Academy of Pediatrics is gifted millions in Federal funds to design and propagate MEDICAL DISINFORMATION every year Well, there you have it folks. Follow the money, not the science, and you’ll always find the big pharma...

Tekken 8 devs on bringing Armor King back & researching its first Madagascar fighter
Nakatsu, Katsuhiro Harada, and Michael Murray also talked to us about feedback on Season 2 and the possibilities of the Nintendo Switch 2. Tekken 8’s Season 2 has been through some ups and downs, but the team has rolled with the punches and...

Madagascar vs Central African Republic Prediction and Betting Tips | 13th August 2025
Madagascar and the Central African Republic lock horns on Wednesday at the 2024 African Nations Championship, as both sides aim for their first win of the campaign. Winners of the bronze medal in the last edition of the tournament, Madagascar have...

Tunisia stay in contention, Madagascar go home 0-3
LUANDA (Angola) - Tunisia swooped in on a playoff spot at the 2025 AfroBasket on Sunday afternoon after putting in a clinical performance in a win-or-go-home game against Madagascar at the Pavilhao Multiusos de Kilamba. Tunisia won 81-60 with...

Leaders to attend SADC Summit in Madagascar
President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the Southern African Development Community (SADC) 45th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government this weekend. The summit is a historic moment for Madagascar, following the country’s membership of SADC...

Safety First: Enhancing Industrial Peace Through Occupational Safety & Health Systems
In the Bangladesh RMG industry, safety is not just a compliance issue—it’s a core driver of trust, stability, and productivity. From Rana Plaza to today, the sector has evolved significantly in its safety commitments. Yet, to truly sustain...

CAR: Ratification of the Maputo Protocol, an essential step – sustained efforts to guarantee women’s and girls’ rights must follow
Reacting to the ratification of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights on the Rights of Women in Africa, (Maputo Protocol) on 26 August by the Central African authorities, Abdoulaye Diarra, Senior Researcher at Amnesty...
REVEALED:King Mswati’s recent trips cost over R500million public funds amid shortage of drugs in public hospitals, amount includes traveling allowances for delegation.
By Zweli Martin Dlamini MBABANE:King Mswati’s recent trips came at huge costs for taxpayers, over R500million public funds have been spent in the last six(6) months according to information sourced from the Ministry of Finance-Treasury Department....