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Homa Bay: Kenyans react to stunning photos of newly launched amphitheater
Football fans at the Homa Bay Amphitheater enjoying the Kenya vs Madagascar match [Courtesy/X] Stunning photos of the newly launched Homa Bay amphitheater have sparked excitement and debate online, showing the lakeside venue filled to capacity...

Today In Culture, Thursday, July 31, 2025: Eaves Opening At Lyric | Car-Free Days On Milwaukee Avenue | Cleve Carney Announces Hokusai Japan Fest
Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Art Institute Defends Name Change Of Gustave Caillebotte Exhibit “Two things set Gustave Caillebotte apart from his Impressionist...

Stanford funds projects on ocean health including seagrass ecosystems and gender equity
Fiorenza Micheli, Chair of the Oceans Department and co-director of the Center for Ocean Solutions | Stanford UniversityFiorenza Micheli, Chair of the Oceans Department and co-director of the Center for Ocean Solutions | Stanford University This...

East Africa United in CHAN defeat, as Kenya and Tanzania co-host the Sofa
DAR ES SALAAM: Two down, one to go… THAT was the headline I had lined up, gleaming in the draft folder, waiting to be uploaded with the smugness of a man who knows his neighbours will not sleep. Kenya had already done their part by bowing out to...

Art and Soul: Inside Madagascar’s Burgeoning Creative Scene
It’s changed progressively. When I first started out, I didn’t see any spaces or communities that truly valued the work of young people like me. That’s different now. Photographer Kevin Ramarohetra, 30, initially trained as an architect before...

From Seoul to Moscow: How an Indie Film from Madagascar Stole the Spotlight at the International Film Festival
Indie Film 'Dreaming Photo Studio' An Unlikely Film Journey: Why 'Dreaming Photo Studio' Was Made Director Jeong Choshin, who had long worked in commercial films, was encouraged by his wife, a screenwriter, to explore a new creative challenge in...

These are the most iconic cakes and desserts around the world: how many have you tried?
From buttery Viennese layers to syrup-soaked Middle Eastern treats, every country has its own sweet showstopper... the cake or pudding that says this is who we are! Whether you're a fan of flaky pastry, glossy ganache, or fruity sponge, this...

How climate change is impacting adolescent mental health in Madagascar
The focus group discussions with 48 adolescents revealed three main ways in which climate change translates into psychological distress for them. First, the loss of household resources leads to fear and despair. Increased heat, relentless...

Stunning new gecko discovered in Madagascar’s sacred forests
A new species of gecko has been discovered on the western flanks of the Andringitra Massif – a 64km mountain range in south-eastern Madagascar. Found among granite boulders in the Tsaranoro valley on the western flanks of the massif, Paragehyra...

In Madagascar, QU Dongyu highlights inclusive aquaculture and climate-resilient rice farming
Antananarivo, Madagascar- During his visit to Madagascar, FAO Director-General QU Dongyu visited several field sites showcasing the country’s efforts to build more inclusive and climate-resilient agrifood systems. These initiatives reflect years...

Fans slam Samidoh over Tanzania apology following Kenya’s CHAN elimination
Samidoh was among the celebrities who attended CHAN 2024 as Kenya’s Harambee Stars played against Madagascar The musician shared photos from the tournament after Kenya’s resounding defeat at the quarter finals What caught Kenya’s attention was...

Lifesaving heart surgery brings hope to children from Burundi and Madagascar
Two young children have received critical cardiac surgery at the Centre Cardio-Thoracique de Monaco, thanks to the Monaco Collectif Humanitaire (MCH) and its partner associations. Mia, a two-year-old from Burundi, and Fayah, aged nine from...

Family adventures at Krazy World
We’ve visited various theme parks and zoos in recent months, but my son really fell in love with Krazy World. We were invited to a birthday party there, and I can honestly say that organising your child’s special day at this park is a wonderful...

Edinburgh care home residents get on the oars to back Edinburgh Maclean brothers rowing the Pacific Ocean
Residents living in an Edinburgh care home are throwing their weight behind three local brothers as they close in on a world record-breaking row across the Pacific Ocean. Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan Maclean, who used to visit their grandmother at...

Mauritius sign Sadc Parliament Agreement
Madagascar and Mauritius have signed the agreement amending the Sadc treaty to recognise the Sadc Parliament as an institution of Sadc, Madagascar and Mauritius have signed the agreement amending the Sadc treaty to recognise the Sadc Parliament as...

Government congratulates Mpho Lakaje, winner in the SADC Media Awards
Government congratulates Mpho Lakaje, who has been named the South African winner in the Radio category as announced during the SADC Summit held in Madagascar, Antananarivo, on Sunday. Lakaje won the Radio Category with his entry titled: “Should...

Measles: The return of a killer
The death of a child from measles at the Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool in July has forced a reckoning with the unpalatable truth that this infectious disease has returned as a serious hazard to public health. And while the precise...

Get planning! Here’s where to go for a sunny break this October
It usually doesn’t take until the last day of the month for October to unleash its horrors on us Brits. Shortening days; plummeting temperatures; increasing rain; and months more to come. But if you feel unable to sign off on summer quite yet,...

Why is Sri Lanka resource-rich yet wealth-poor?
By Panduka Keerthinanda Sri Lanka is a nation of paradox: it is endowed with abundant natural resources, including fertile agricultural land and valuable minerals, yet it struggles with widespread poverty and economic instability. This discrepancy...

Unique Challenges Highlighted in Pediatric Atopic Dermatitis in Sub-Saharan Africa
The high prevalence of non-mild atopic dermatitis in pediatric patients with atopic dermatitis in Sub-Saharan Africa—intensified by area-specific factors such as cultural stigma and socioeconomic challenges—suggests a greater quality of life...