By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on 2424.mg
Madagascar Airlines says it will resume its route between Madagascar and Réunion on 16 December, linking Réunion, Sainte-Marie and Antananarivo. The Malagasy airline plans two weekly rotations using an ATR 72, according to 2424.mg.
Madagascar Airlines plans to resume its historic name, Air Madagascar, on 31 October 2026, after using its commercial name since 2021. The rebranding comes as the airline seeks to improve its financial position and regain travellers’ trust, L’Express de Madagascar reports.
🇲🇬 Madagascar · Source: L'Express de Madagascar ·
In Antananarivo, fine PM2.5 particles reached up to eight times national standards from 21 to 24 October, according to Madagascar’s Directorate General of Meteorology. Rain brought concentrations back to around 15 µg/m³, but similar episodes could return in November and December if dry spells become more frequent, Zo Rakotomavo warned.
🇲🇬 Madagascar · Source: L'Express de Madagascar ·
Madagascar’s Barea U15 will begin against Mozambique’s Mambas on Saturday at 10.30am Madagascar time in Group T of the first FIFA U15 World Cup and eight-a-side football festival. The Malagasy team will then play two matches on Sunday in Baku, Azerbaijan, according to Lexpress.
🇲🇬 Madagascar · Source: L'Express de Madagascar ·
Long power cuts are once again affecting households in Antananarivo and penalising small businesses, according to Midi Madagasikara. The interruptions occur both day and night, while Jirama is providing explanations on its official website, the Malagasy newspaper reports.
🇲🇬 Madagascar · Source: Midi Madagasikara ·
Violent hailstorm hits Toamasina in MadagascarA violent hailstorm hit Toamasina, particularly the Toamasina I and Ambalamanasy neighbourhoods, after a hot and sunny day. The rare phenomenon in this eastern Madagascar city caused no casualties or significant damage and was explained by the passage of an active front, according to the weather service.
FUFA summoned over 73bn shillings in Uganda public fundsUganda’s COSASE parliamentary committee has summoned the Uganda Football Federation to explain how it used 73 billion shillings received from the state. Other sports federations are also involved after partial accounts, while the National Council of Sports says it is preparing to host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, according to Nile Post.The week in Africa
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