Assemblée nationale : Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko sous pression, la Gen Z maintient la contestation
Le président de l'Assemblée nationale, Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, monte au créneau face aux attaques visant l'institution de Tsimbazaza et sa présidence. Il balaie les informations circulant sur les réseaux sociaux concernant une éventuelle dissolution de la Chambre basse et une destitution de son bureau permanent, les qualifiant de simples « tsaho », autrement dit des rumeurs. La pression autour du perchoir s'est néanmoins accentuée. Des appels à la démission de Siteny (...) - Politique
2026-08-12 05:59:23

Jirama : 64 000 tonnes de gasoil nigérian attendues à Toamasina
Une cargaison de 64 000 tonnes métriques de gasoil en provenance du Nigeria est attendue ce jour au port de Toamasina. Destiné aux centrales de la Jirama, ce carburant marque l'entrée effective de la State Procurement of Madagascar (SPM) dans l'approvisionnement pétrolier et concrétise la nouvelle coopération énergétique entre Madagascar et le Nigeria. Le Sunda One apporte avec lui une nouvelle configuration dans l'approvisionnement énergétique de Madagascar. Le tanker doit accoster à (...) - Energie
2026-08-12 05:59:11

World Elephant Day: How these giants are adapting to a changing world
August 12 is World Elephant Day. To celebrate, Mongabay looks back at recent stories about how the future success of these mammals depends on healthy, connected habitats. Asian elephants adjust what they eat A recent study from Malaysia showed that Asian elephants (Elephas maximus) are adapting to rapidly changing landscapes by diversifying their diets — a [...]
2026-08-12 05:58:54

In India, sacred groves serve as vital nurseries for future forests
In India’s Western Ghats, sacred groves – small, community-protected forest patches dedicated to local deities – are far more effective at regenerating native tree species than surrounding village lands, according to a recent study, reports Mongabay’s Liz Kimbrough. For the study, a research team from the Applied Environmental Research Foundation (AERF) mapped and measured 82 [...]
2026-08-12 05:42:47

GTA 6 Boss Says More People Are Pre-Ordering the $100 Version of the Game
Big money. Grand Theft Auto 6 fans are pre-ordering the $100 Ultimate Edition more than the standard edition of the game. In an interview with CNBC , Strauss Zelnick, the CEO of Rockstar's parent company Take-Two Interactive, revealed that people are buying the Ultimate Edition of GTA 6 more than ...
2026-08-10 22:14:29

SOS OPS! - Official Lootbound DLC Launch Trailer
Take a look at the Lootbound DLC Launch Trailer for SOS OPS!, a third-person, physics-driven co-op game developed by ArtDock.
2026-08-10 20:39:38

GameStop Reportedly Considers Dropping eBay Bid for New Partnership Offer
Add to cart. GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen is reportedly considering dropping his eBay bid for a revised offer that could include a partnership between the two companies. The latest update on the ongoing GameStop-eBay saga comes from Bloomberg . The site reported today that Cohen, who has been on a mission ...
2026-08-10 20:23:51

As Canada’s captive belugas arrive in the US, questions linger about their future
Thirteen beluga whales, part of a pod of about 30 that were left languishing in a shuttered Canadian theme park, arrived in the U.S. The first transfer of six whales happened on July 21, and another seven were shipped out on August 3. These whales are part of the emergency transfers from Canada’s Marineland to [...]
2026-08-07 16:16:11

A banana byproduct transforms farm waste into profits in Bangladesh
Bananas make up 20% of all fruit crops grown in Bangladesh, and the country has begun to unlock the hidden potential of the plant’s agricultural byproducts. Banana fiber, extracted from post-harvest stems, is emerging as a versatile biodegradable material that can be used to manufacture textiles, blended yarns and handicrafts. In Bangladesh, banana fiber is [...]
2026-08-07 14:38:05

Pedro Sebastiao Teta Shares Vision For Advancing Science, Technology, And Innovation
(MENAFN - Market Press Release) Pedro Sebastiao Teta Shares Vision for Advancing Science, Technology, and Innovation August 4, 2026 6:06 am - Pedro Sebastiao Teta, the former Vice Minister of ...
2026-08-06 14:18:27

Amazon canopy bridges enable 15,000 wildlife crossings without a single roadkill
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story summaries. Roads through Brazil’s forests divide primate habitat and sometimes force animals that normally remain in the canopy onto the ground. Researchers in the Amazon are testing rope bridges that allow them to cross above traffic. Eight bridges were [...]
2026-08-05 12:35:52

Environmental activists in Kenya concerned over billionaire’s planned oil refinery
Billionaire Aliko Dangote’s choice of Lamu, Kenya, for his oil refinery project, estimated to cost $17 billion, has elicited mixed reactions, with environmental activists warning of its potential risks to the local ecosystem and the community’s livelihoods, while the government is playing up its economic benefits. The Nigerian business tycoon’s decision to locate the refinery [...]
2026-08-05 11:06:34

Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls - Official Loki Character Guide
Feel the power of the God of Mischief in Marvel Tokon Fighting Souls! Loki is a naturally tricky character, able to use projections of himself to feint special moves and to punish opponents who're too eager to press into you!
2026-08-05 10:44:50

Malaysia implements total e-waste import ban to curb toxic trade
In April 2026, Malaysia enacted an absolute ban on the import of electronic waste, moving to end its role as a primary destination for the world’s hazardous electrical and electronic scrap. The regulation aims to shutter a black market of illegal recycling yards that use falsified paperwork to smuggle toxic materials into the country, reports [...]
2026-08-05 09:22:32