♦ IPS: (International Primatology Society) international association of researchers on "monkey, lemurs" primates, which has been in existence for thirty years . ♦ Euplère de goudot : Fanaloka in Malagasy or ridarida or ambolaolo, a carnivore measuring 455m to 495mm long, 140 to 220 mm tail, weighing 1.6 to 2.1kg... ♦ The cyclone is formed due to atmospheric pressure and the heat of the sea, sometimes moving with gusts and heavy rains .

♦ National President of Tafo Miavo: Report on the protection of natural resources in Madagascar ♦ Red-bellied lemur: its name varies according to the region; tonkona, barimaso, tongo, alomena, soamiera, kiririoka... ♦ Equator Prize 2020 competition, 11th edition: Out of 600 entries from 120 countries, the Vondron'Olona Ifotony Tatamo Miray an'Andranobe (VOI TAMIA) in Antsirabe was chosen second among the 10 winners of this prize in the "nature for water" category...

The association "ecovillage of madagascar" is the master of implementation of the project "Permaculture". Founded in 2014, it is specialized in multidisciplinary training, composed of 18 families. The three values: respect for the environment (land...), respect for humanity, the spirit of sharing and exchange. Objective: Food and economic self-sufficiency, then health...

♦ The Kobaby project: a project under the auspices of the Ministry of the Environment and Sustainable Development, implemented in the Diana region in collaboration with AFD. The project covers five sectors: rice cultivation (varimanitra), beekeeping, fruit trees, sustainable fishing and community-based tourism . ♦ The tenerech ecodatus: a mammal, some call it "tandraka" or "kelora", a unique animal without a tail, measuring 145 to 328 mm . ♦ Amparafaravola district: seized wood, 87 rosewood logs .

Diocese of Miarinarivo

Pope Francis has accepted the renunciation of the pastoral government of the Diocese of Miarinarivo, presented by H.E. Mgr Jean Claude Randrianarisoa. At the same time, the Supreme Pontiff has appointed H.E. Mgr Marie Fabien Raharilamboniaina, as Apostolic Admnistrator sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae Sedis of the same Diocese.

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Love and Salvation

Christmas is a great joy, because it is the love of God that has come to us, proclaims Fr. Bizimana Innocent, Provincial Superior of the Salesians Don Bosco of Madagascar and Mauritius, presenting his Christmas greetings. Salvation is accomplished, so life is not in danger of disappearing. It is this love and this salvation that we wish to fill our life so that we have peace.

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Zatti, our brother

The short film "Zatti, our brother" (Argentina, 2020) focuses on one of the most difficult episodes of his life. We are in Viedma, in 1941: at the age of 60, Zatti is forced to leave the hospital he has attended for decades. His faith and strength are tested.

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