By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lexpress
Malagasy singer Lalatiana gave a recital lasting more than three hours at the Palais des Sports in Mahamasina, Antananarivo. Accompanied by around ten musicians, she revisited her repertoire and shared the stage with three guests, L’Express de Madagascar reports.
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Viviane Chidid joined Youssou Ndour on stage at the Grand Bal held on 17 October 2026 at the Accor Arena in Paris-Bercy, where they performed “7 Seconds” together. Senego reports that the singer shared the moment with the concert audience.
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The head of Avaradrano prison was dismissed after 11 Chinese detainees disappeared, according to Madagascar’s Ministry of Justice. The case came to light during an inspection of the facility, Midi Madagasikara reports.
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The Malagasy app Misy offers a free tool to navigate Antananarivo’s taxi-be network. By entering a starting point and destination, users can find the route, stop and connections, Midi Madagasikara reports.
🇲🇬 Madagascar · Source: Midi Madagasikara ·
Five of the 292 people affected by food poisoning remain hospitalised in Madagascar, while 287 have left healthcare facilities. No deaths or cases of complications have been reported, according to a statement from Madagascar’s Ministry of Public Health reported by L’Express.
🇲🇬 Madagascar · Source: Lexpress ·
Two motorcyclists die in accidents on Madagascar’s RN1Two motorcyclists died in separate accidents on National Road 1 in Madagascar, one in Anosizato and the other in Ambodiafontsy, near Ampitatafika. One was run over by a truck and the other collided with a stationary heavy goods vehicle, L’Express de Madagascar reports.
Ethiopia hosts more than 1.2 million refugeesEthiopia today hosts more than 1.2 million refugees and asylum seekers, continuing a tradition dating back to the Kingdom of Aksum. The account recalls in particular the welcome given to Muslims fleeing Mecca in the seventh century, according to the Fanamc agency, which cites traditions linked to the first Hijra.The week in Africa
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