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President Nandi-Ndaitwah returns from SADC Summit in Madagascar
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned from the 45th SADC Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Governments in Madagascar. The Summit addressed critical issues, notably the recent US tariff challenges impacting the region. Press Secretary...

Madagáscar assume presidência da Comunidade para o Desenvolvimento da África Austral
The President of Madagascar replaced his Zimbabwean counterpart, Emerson Mnangagwa, at the summit's opening ceremony. "At this solemn moment in our shared history, I accept with pride and a sense of duty the mission of presiding over SADC. A...

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...

Kenya brace for tough Madagascar test in CHAN quarterfinals
Harambee Stars players celebrate their win over Zambia with the fans at Kasarani stadium. Kenya’s fairy-tale run in their debut African Nations Championship (CHAN) faces its sternest test yet when they clash with Madagascar in the quarterfinals at...

Govt Issues Way Forward Ahead of Kenya vs Madagascar Game
The government has confirmed there will be designated fan zones on Friday, August 22, when the Harambee Stars take on Madagascar in the quarter-final of the Africa Nations Championships. In a press statement, Sports Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya...

CHAN 2024:Kenya vs Madagascar quarter final a defensive battle
Kenya will face Madagascar in the 1st quarter final of the 8th African Nations Championship this Friday, 22nd August at 5 pm at the Kasarani stadium. It will be the only 2nd meeting between the two sides, Kenya having won 1-0 in an international...

SADC leaders vow to expand manufacturing, trade at Madagascar summit
Held under the theme "Advancing Industrialisation, Agricultural Transformation, and Energy Transition for a Resilient SADC," the summit in Antananarivo Sunday focused on accelerating regional integration through strengthening industrial capacity,...

Stars shock Zambia, book Madagascar date in CHAN quaterfinals
Harambee Stars players celebrate Ryan Ogam's goal against Zambia at Moi Stadium, Kasarani/CHARLENE MALWA Harambee Stars have booked a scintillating date with Madagascar in the quarterfinals of the 2024 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN) after...

Harambee Stars to face Madagascar at home in quarter-finals
Harambee Stars coach Benni McCarthy has attributed the team’s impressive performance in their Group “A” of the 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) to the deep sense of “trust” that they share among themselves in the squad. On Saturday, the...
AfroBasket roundup: Tunisia keeps title defense hope alive with win over Madagascar
NAIROBI, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- Reigning champion Tunisia secured a commanding 81-60 victory over Madagascar at the 2025 FIBA AfroBasket on Sunday, clinching a spot in the quarterfinals qualification with a third-place finish in Group B. Both sides...

2025 FIBA Men’s Afrobasket: Tunisia send Madagascar packing
Tunisia Sunday afternoon in Luanda, Angola won her first match at the 2025 FIBA Afrobasket men’s championship, beating Madagascar 81-60 points. Tunisia won the 1st quarter 16-12; lost the 2nd quarter 15-20; won the 3rd quarter 19-10 with another...
Mnangagwa Hands Over SADC Chairmanship to Madagascar’s Rajoelina
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar – Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Saturday formally handed over the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to his Malagasy counterpart, President Andry Rajoelina, at the 45th SADC...

Madagascar overcomes Burkina Faso to qualify for quarterfinals in last match
Madagascar sealed a place in the quarter-finals of CHAN 2024 with a 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso at Amaan International Stadium in Zanzibar, on August 16, 2025. [Cafonline] Madagascar made it to the quarterfinals of Africa Nations Championships...

Madagascar join Tanzania in Chan quarter-finals
Madagascar joined Tanzania in the quarter-finals of the African Nations championships (Chan) on Saturday as both advanced from Group B. Co-hosts Tanzania finished top of the group despite a goalless draw against the Central African Republic. The...

FIBA Afrobasket: Tunisia wins first game, sends off Madagascar 81-60
BY BEN OGBEMUDIA Tunisia this afternoon in Luanda, Angola won her first match at the FIBA AFROBASKET games men’s championship beating Madagascar 81-60 points. Tunisia won the 1st quarter 16-12; lost the 2nd quarter 15-20; won the 3rd quarter 19-10...

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...
SADC Chairperson moves from President Munangagwa of Zimbabwe to President Andry Nirina Rajoelina of Madagascar
The 45th Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is underway at the IVATO Conference Centre in Antananarivo, Republic of Madagascar, under the theme “Advancing Industrialisation,...
Zimbabwe hands over SADC Chairpersonship to Madagascar at 45th Summit
Zimbabwe has handed over the rotational SADC chairpersonship to Madagascar during the 45th SADC summit underway in Antananarivo. SADC member states such as Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique and Mauritius all held general elections in 2024, during the...
45th SADC summit opens in Madagascar with focus on industrialization, agriculture
ANTANANARIVO, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- The 45th Ordinary Summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government opened in Antananarivo, capital of Madagascar, on Sunday, with regional leaders urging stronger...

CHAN: Ogam strike sinks Zambia as Harambee Stars set up Madagascar quarterfinal clash
Ryan Wesley Ogam celebrates his goal agaisnt Zambia in a CHAN Group A match at Kasarani Stadium. Star striker Ryan Wesley Ogam was once again the hero, scoring for the second game running as Harambee Stars edged Zambia’s Chipolopolo 1-0 at the Moi...