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June 3, 2026, 8:14 pm
Lionesses Not Yet Satisfied Despite Mauling Madagascar At Rugby Africa Cup
- [Capital FM] NAIROBI -- Following their explosive 57-00 destruction of Madagascar at the RFUEA Grounds, Kenya Lionesses head coach Odongo says his charges have perfectly executed their initial tournament objectives, but has warned they must discover a more clinical edge to dethrone continental giants South Africa.
Govt to Compensate Absentee Landlords in Tana River, Issue Title Deeds to Squatters - Ruto
- [Capital FM] Mombasa -- President William Ruto has announced that the government will compensate absentee landlords in Tana River County as part of a plan aimed at resolving long-standing land ownership disputes affecting squatters in the region.
Afcon 2027 Qualifiers - Super Eagles to Face Madagascar, Tanzania, G-Bissau
- [Leadership] Nigeria's quest to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations received a major boost yesterday after the Super Eagles were drawn against familiar foes Madagascar, Tanzania and Guinea-Bissau in the qualifying series for the continental tournament.
Super Eagles Up Against Madagascar, Tanzania, Guinea Bissau
- [This Day] Nigeria's Super Eagles have been paired in Group L with familiar foes and joint-hosts Tanzania, Madagascar and Guinea Bissau in the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations finals to be jointly-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
In Madagascar, Following the Arrest of MP Naivo Raholdina, the Witch-Hunt Continues
- [Capital FM] The nighttime arrest of Antananarivo V MP Naivo Raholdina has sparked fresh controversy across the Great Island. The MP was apprehended at his home in Analamahitsy on Saturday night, only a few hours after returning from a medical stay abroad. He was placed in police custody at the Fiadanana criminal investigations unit, without either the security forces or the Ministry of Justice officially specifying the grounds for the operation.
Madagascar - New World Bank Program Set to Provide Reliable and Affordable Energy to Over 2.5 Million People By 2030
- [World Bank] WASHINGTON, May 6, 2026--The World Bank Group has approved a $250 million program to help Madagascar accelerate and expand access to affordable and reliable energy while strengthening the financial and operational performance of the national electricity utility, JIRAMA. The Accelerating Sustainable and Clean Energy Access Transformation in Madagascar (ASCENT Madagascar) program will boost Madagascar's efforts to provide electricity and modern cooking solutions to more than 2.5 million people by 2030.
After Cyclone Gezani - Madagascar's Resilient Response to Restoring Energy and Connectivity in Public Higher Education
- [World Bank] Students woke up on February 11, 2026, to a campus unrecognizable. At the Public University of Barikadimy in Toamasina, roofs had vanished, classrooms were flooded, books drifted in muddy water, and electricity lines lay useless on the ground. "It feels like I'm walking through a real nightmare," said Haingomalala, a student in Management. "Cyclone Gezani swept everything away and left nothing behind."
Govt Maps 59 Flood-Prone Areas in Tana River As Flood Risk Escalates Nationwide
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Ministry of Interior and National Administration (MINA) has identified 59 flood-prone areas across Tana River County as heavy rains continue to trigger rising river levels and widespread flooding across the country.
Madagascar Revives Vara Mada Mining Project As Key Investment Awaits Approval
- [RFI] Madagascar's largest mining venture - dormant for more than two decades - is gaining momentum once again. Formerly known as "Base Toliara" and rebranded "Vara Mada" in December 2025, the project aims to extract strategic minerals including ilmenite, zircon and monazite.
