06:00
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENDER
Following the death of Franck Papagiorgiou, founder of Vallombre Natiora, in Ambatolaona, and defender of Madagascar’s nature, who lost his life while trying to extinguish a fire in the forest he had been protecting for years, the Initiative for Development, Ecological Restoration and Innovation (INDRI) is calling for a serious investigation to determine the circumstances of his death and those responsible for the devastating fire. In Madagascar, fires are not only ecological disasters, they destroy human lives and livelihoods, regret INDRI. This organization thus reiterates the urgency of intensifying prevention and active firefighting actions.
14:00
TEKKEN WORLD TOUR 2024
YONDAIME aka Andry, ranked #1 in the regional rankings for the South Africa region, will be representing Madagascar and the entire South Africa region at the TEKKEN World Tour 2024 Finals taking place from December 05 to December 08, 2024 in Japan. His participation marks Madagascar’s first appearance at the highest level of the competitive Tekken scene, where he will be facing off against the best players in the world to compete for the title of world champion on a Total Prize Pool of $300,000.
16:00
SALON DE L’AÉRIEN 2024
The Aerial Salon 2024, which takes place from December 4th to 7th at Antananarivo International Airport, showcases efforts in reducing CO2 emissions and the sustainable development of the aviation sector. This event, as part of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) under the theme “A safe sky and a sustainable future, together for the next 80 years”, brings together actors from the sector to promote safety and sustainability. The Minister of Transport and Meteorology, Valéry Ramonjavelo, emphasized in his speech the objective of the State to make Madagascar a regional air connectivity platform in Africa with modern infrastructure and a qualified workforce committed to environmental sustainability. The Director-General of Civil Aviation of Madagascar, Colonel Gervais Damasy, called for strengthening international cooperation and synergies, as the aviation sector is a vector of global connectivity and an actor in the fight for a healthier and more respectful environment.
17:57
AIR TRANSPORT
The inaugural flight of the Israeli airline Arkia landed at Nosy Be airport on Wednesday, December 4. The Airbus A321NEO, coming from Tel Aviv, carried 166 passengers and 10 crew members, according to Ravinala Airports Madagascar. This new service enhances the international connectivity of the island, offering travelers an exceptional opportunity to discover the wonders of Madagascar, while stimulating cultural and tourist exchanges, we explain. It should be noted that Arkia airline plans to operate two more flights to Nosy Be on December 11th and 18th.
