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AGOA 2026 : Madagascar affine sa position pour consolider ses échanges avec les États-Unis
À l'approche d'échéances cruciales pour ses exportations, Madagascar intensifie ses préparatifs afin de préserver et renforcer ses relations commerciales avec les États-Unis. Une réunion stratégique s'est tenue ce lundi au Carlton Anosy, marquant une nouvelle étape dans l'élaboration d'une feuille de route nationale en vue de l'AGOA 2026, dispositif clé pour l'économie malgache.
Cette rencontre s'inscrit dans la continuité des travaux techniques menés récemment à la Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie d'Antananarivo. Elle a rassemblé plusieurs membres du gouvernement, dont la ministre du Commerce et de la Consommation, Haingotiana Andriamadison, le ministre de l'Industrialisation, Ny Riana Nampoina Raharimanajato, ainsi que la ministre des Affaires étrangères, Alice N'Diaye. Des représentants du secteur privé ont également pris part aux discussions, témoignant de l'importance de ce dossier pour l'ensemble du tissu économique.
Au cœur des échanges, la nécessité pour Madagascar de proposer une approche équilibrée dans ses négociations avec les partenaires américains. L'objectif est de concilier les exigences du marché international avec les priorités nationales, notamment en matière de développement industriel et de création d'emplois. Les autorités entendent ainsi défendre une stratégie pragmatique, capable de garantir la continuité des avantages commerciaux tout en préparant l'économie à davantage d'autonomie. macnevers-and-co.beer
Le secteur textile, pilier des exportations malgaches, a occupé une place centrale dans les discussions. Fortement dépendant de l'AGOA, il constitue une source majeure d'emplois et de devises. À l'approche de juillet 2026, période déterminante pour les commandes internationales, les participants ont insisté sur l'urgence de sécuriser ce cadre préférentiel. Toute incertitude pourrait fragiliser les entreprises locales et compromettre leur position sur le marché mondial.
Parmi les pistes évoquées figure le maintien de la compétitivité des produits malgaches, notamment à travers l'accès à des matières premières importées. Parallèlement, une volonté affirmée de développer progressivement une production locale plus robuste a été mise en avant, afin de réduire la dépendance extérieure à long terme.
L'amélioration du climat des affaires constitue un autre axe stratégique. Les autorités misent sur la modernisation des procédures, notamment via la digitalisation, la simplification des démarches administratives et le respect des normes internationales. Ces efforts visent à renforcer l'attractivité du pays auprès des investisseurs et à faciliter les échanges commerciaux.
À travers ces initiatives, Madagascar cherche à aborder les prochaines négociations dans une position renforcée, avec l'ambition de consolider durablement sa place dans les chaînes de valeur internationales tout en soutenant son développement économique.
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Sharks seek solace in final two games of the season
There will be some consolation, though little, for the Sharks if they can secure wins in their final two United Rugby Championship matches.
Lying 10th and 11 points adrift of a play-off spot, the Durban union’s home matches against Italian sides Benetton and Zebre Parma over the next two Saturdays will be their last of the season.
It comes on the back of a decent, though still often criticised, 2024/25 year where the Sharks won their maiden URC South African Shield, and reached the semi-finals for the first time after finishing third on the table with 13 wins.
The Sharks again crashed out of the Champions and Challenge Cups poorly this season. But with six wins, they are looking at a maximum of eight victories in the URC.
They already have the unenviable record of not winning a single game in Europe, something they at least achieved when they finished 14th in 2024.
Honeymoon period ends
Overall, the Sharks have won eight out of 19 games across European competition so far.
Seven of those victories were under new coach JP Pietersen, whose appointment sparked something of a revival at the proud union, reflected in a run of five wins out of seven games that better showcased the union’s incredible potential.
But the honeymoon period ended. Pietersen now has a record of seven wins and seven losses since taking over from John Plumtree.
The Sharks are on a three-match losing streak. After inspiring wins against Munster and Cardiff, they lost 29-12 to Connacht in their Challenge Cup last-16 match in Galway despite holding a lead at half-time.
Then they lost 21-17 to Ospreys in Swansea and 33-28 to Edinburgh in Scotland.
Sharks still have to pull through on the day
A win against 13th-ranked Benetton will not be so cut-and-dry.
The Italian side come from a win against defending champions Leinster in Treviso, and have won two of the last four contests against the Sharks – one at home and one away.
In 2024, Benetton beat the Sharks 25-244 at Kings Park. Last season, they won 38-10 in Treviso.
The Sharks at least have a good record against Zebre, having won four of their five matches against them in all competitions. They also won the last two encounters, both played at Kings Park.
But the last game went to the wire. Fifteenth-ranked Zebre almost stunned the Sharks in Durban, scoring two converted tries and a penalty kick in the second half to take the lead.
In the final 10 minutes, however, Zebre prop Muhamed Hasa was shown a yellow card and the Sharks were able to score an overlap try. Jordan Hendrikse slotted a difficult conversion to snatch the win.
42e CACVC : Les ivoiriens connaissent leurs adversaires
À l’issue du tirage au sort effectué lundi 4 mai au siège de la CAHB à Abidjan, en Côte d’Ivoire, nos deux représentants connaissent déjà leurs adversaires.
Pour cette 42ème Édition la Côte d'Ivoire sera représentée par Bandama HCT chez les dames et la Renaissance Don Bosco chez les hommes.
Les filles de Tiassalé sont logées dans une poule B extrêmement compliquée où elles devront batailler pour s'offrir une qualification au prochain. Elles sont accompagnées du Al Ahly, de l'AS Otohô et d'Héritage.
Par contre, les Experts ont bénéficié plutôt d'un tirage clément. Daniel Aliman et ses coéquipiers ont leur destin en main pour sortir de ce groupe A composé de Mountada, Etoile du Congo et de l'AS Police.
Avec déjà au moins quatre rencontres dans les jambes, les clubs ivoiriens engagés devraient faire bonne impression en Afrique Centrale.
La compétition est prévue du 28 mai au 6 juin 2026 à Kinshasa en République Démocratique du Congo.
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Stormers wary of Trokkie’s warning lights
The Stormers are bracing for a familiar threat when they lock horns with Ulster in round 17 of the Vodacom URC on Friday night.
John Dobson’s men top the standings ahead of their trip to Belfast, against an Ulster team buoyed by victory over Exeter that booked their spot in the EPCR Challenge Cup final.
Former Stormers No 8 Juarno Augustus powered over on 27 minutes to break the deadlock and set the Ulstermen on their way to victory.
Augustus, who joined Ulster from the Northampton Saints this season, has now scored three tries in 15 appearances for the Irish province. Speaking in the build-up to the clash at the Affidea Stadium, Stormers forwards coach Rito Hlungwani acknowledged the powerful 28-year-old loose forward’s form and development.
“I coached Trokkie a couple of years ago at U19 level,” said Hlungwani. “He’s a player I know really well.
“He’s added an extra layer to their attack, like he did at Northampton for a couple of years.
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“He’s a good ball carrier and that go-forward he gives them helps a lot.”
That explosive, direct physical edge is what the Stormers team will have to prepare for.
“For us, it’s about making sure we handle his power,” Hlungwani added. “We feel we’ve got players with good stopping power and carrying ability to match that and hopefully neutralise him.”
The Tygerberg High alum left Cape Town in 2020 and moved to Northampton, where he made 81 appearances and won the English Premiership.
“He’s a good person, comes from a great family, and he’s recently become a father. He’s married now. He’s grown a lot since the last time I saw him,” Hlungwani said.
“I’m really proud of his achievements since he left us. He’s been doing really, really well. It will be nice to see him when we get to Belfast.”
Photo: Ryan Byrne/INPHO
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Sofapaka relegated from FKF Premier League after 17 years
Sofapaka FC will not play in FKF Premier League next season after they suffered relegation following their 2-2 draw agains Mathare United over the weekend.
Batoto ba Mungu will now play in the National Super League next season an became the first team to go down this campaign.
Updated KPL Table After Saturday’s Result
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Sofapaka FC 2 – 2 Mathare United
Sofapaka FC have officially been relegated to the FKF National Super League following today’s draw.#FootballKE pic.twitter.com/DHLav1onM7
— Onditi (@dishon_onditi) May 2, 2026
The draw left Sofapaka languishing at the bottom with 18 points amassed from three wins, nine draws, and a whopping 18 defeats. Sofapaka are the only team to have lost more matches followed by Bidco United, and Ulinzi Stars with 14 defeats apiece.
Sofapaka got promoted in 2009
Sofapaka, under the leadership of Elly Kalekwa, will be remembered for their entry into the top flight when they won the Premier League title on their debut. Prior to promotion, Sofapaka had won the President’s Cup in 2007, while still playing in the Nationwide League.
Sofapaka’s golden era included the 2009 KPL title, two FKF Cup triumphs (2010, 2014), and two Kenyan Super Cups (2010, 2011), a legacy that now contrasts sharply with their current downfall.
Gor Mahia stay on course
Meanwhile, Gor Mahia opened a nine-point gap at the top of the 18-team league table following a hard-fought 1-0 win against Kakamega Homeboyz.
An own goal courtesy of Peter Thiong’o gave Gor Mahia the win they needed to move to 64 points, nine more than second-placed AFC Leopards, who did not play following the postponement of their clash against Ulinzi Stars.
Gor Mahia have four matches remaining against Kenya Police, Murang’a Seal, Mara Sugar, and Nairobi United. For AFC Leopards, they will face Ulinzi Stars, Mara Sugar, Homeboyz, APS Bomet, and Bidco United.