The dates have finally been announced: the international Madajazzcar festival will take place from October 1st to 10th in Antananarivo and likely in other regions. Currently, as is tradition, the Madajazzcar Tremplin program precedes the main event. Workshops have been held in Toamasina (Tamatave), which is increasingly becoming a hub. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-26 […]
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The hill of Ambonga is celebrating the ritual of the turning of the sacred relics of King Andriantsihanika. Between zebu sacrifices and “hiragasy” performances, the population is gathering from September 23 to 27 to honor, by extension, the memory of the Zanak’antitra. “It is Andriantsihanihina, the name of the kingdom located on the heights. Because
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Tovo J’hay will take the stage at the Makay Lounge in Analamahitsy today at 7:30 PM. For those who missed his recent performances, now is the time to enjoy hits like “Mbola hafa,” “Vanona,” and his cult classic “Teny mamy,” among others. It promises to be a soft and relaxing evening. Captured & Published at:
“Te hiova fiainana fa tsy te hiova firenena” (Changing life but not the country). This is one of the slogans printed in black and white on T-shirts worn yesterday by young people claiming to be part of the “Tolona” movement of September 25, 2025. One year later, the call for change continues to resonate. Captured
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Nigeria defeated Madagascar 2-1 on Friday at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo during the first matchday of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers. The challenge was significant, but the Barea rose to the occasion. Facing a formidable Nigerian side, the Malagasy team fought valiantly throughout the match before ultimately falling short. Captured & Published at:
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The celebration of the 30th anniversary of ASCEL/AHCEL and the PMU in Madagascar will remain etched in memory. On Sunday, the Mahazina racecourse in Ambatolampy saw an exceptional turnout, bringing together turf enthusiasts, fans, and local residents who came to share this historic moment for the Malagasy horse racing industry. The event fully achieved its
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A dark page has turned for Malagasy football. Kira Michel, affectionately known as “Maître Kira,” has passed away at the age of 76, following a long illness diagnosed in 2025. Despite the massive mobilization of his admirers and sports authorities, it was unfortunately not enough to prolong the fight of this iconic figure. Captured &
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The Malagasy international in the under-78 kg category continues her journey in France by joining ASE Évry Judo. This marks a new milestone in the judoka’s career, as she has already begun training with her new club and settling into her new team. After several seasons dedicated to developing her career… Captured & Published at:
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Madagascar is not just facing power outages. For Ndriantsoa Rahasimbola, founding president of the TSO-RAY MANAVO association, the situation reveals a structural energy crisis that calls for a sustainable response based on its human consequences. The dependence on imported fuels, geopolitical tensions, and the uncertainties linked, in particular, to the Strait of Hormuz and Moscow
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Following an initial operation launched on September 8, a second wave of Chinese nationals convicted by the Malagasy justice system for cybercrime-related offenses has been transferred to China. Forty-nine detainees left Madagascar overnight between September 23 and 24, marking a new phase in the transfer of Chinese prisoners convicted in Madagascar. Captured & Published at:
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