MUTASA – A grieving family in Mutasa has taken its long-running troubles to a traditional court after a shocking funeral incident in which a deceased woman’s body allegedly failed to fit into a coffin, forcing relatives to perform a ritual before burial. The Sango family says the incident is part of a series of misfortunes that have plagued them for years, including unexplained illnesses, marital breakdowns, and a mysterious disappearance.

ANTANANARIVO, MADAGASCAR – Madagascar has revived its traditional New Year celebration, Alahamady Be, marking a significant cultural resurgence after decades of dormancy. The pre-colonial festival, rooted in Malagasy royal traditions, returned with ancestral rituals, sacred fire ceremonies, and purification rites, drawing large crowds across the capital, Antananarivo. Celebrations peaked at Mahamasina Stadium, where thousands gathered for music, dance, and traditional perform