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EXHIBITION – Lavotondro redraws the imprints of Malagasy art

The Lavotondro “Empreinte” (Imprint) exhibition opened its doors yesterday at La Teinturerie, offering an encounter between traditional visual arts and installation design through the eyes of three Malagasy artists. Material takes precedence over technology. With Lavotondro “Empreinte,” La Teinturerie offers an immersion into a universe where paintings, sculptures, and installations dialogue to provide a new […]

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BASKETBALL 5X5 – U18 AFROBASKET – Ankoay within reach of the quarterfinals

The twelve teams participating in the U18 Afrobasket are divided into three groups of four, with each team playing three matches during the group stage. The continental tournament is currently taking place in Abidjan, featuring the Madagascar men’s team, the Ankoay. Thanks to a qualification system that includes the two best second-placed teams, Madagascar maintains

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EDUCATION – Back-to-school season weighs on parents’ budgets

With the start of the school year just a few weeks away, families are gradually beginning their preparations. However, for many parents, this period represents a significant financial burden. “We have three children to send to school. Tuition, registration fees, supplies, school bags, and mandatory uniforms represent a huge budget for our family.” The situation

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CHILD HEALTH – Six suspected measles deaths

Following the situation in Ambatofinandrahana, the Antsirabe II district is now under investigation. Several children have died within two days in one of its communes. A tragedy struck the rural commune of Ambohitsimanavo, in the Antsirabe II district. According to official sources, six children under the age of 7 died consecutively on August 4 and

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ROCK CONCERT – Three generations of Metal unite their voices

The ‘True Metal Never Dies’ concert will bring together three generations of Malagasy metal bands at the Résidence Fisaina, all united by a single goal: to celebrate the power and continuity of extreme metal. Malagasy metal is set to write a new chapter in its history. This Sunday, the Résidence Fisaina will host ‘True Metal

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SÔMARÔHO FESTIVAL: Sheenseea leaves the audience wanting more

The 13th edition of the Sômarôho Festival kicked off with an exceptional turnout, but the performance by Jamaican star Sheenseea left many fans disappointed due to its short duration. Thousands of festival-goers gathered at the Villa Wawa in Djamandzar, Nosy Be, eager to see Chinsea Linda Lee, known as Sheenseea. The atmosphere was electric as

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FOOTBALL – CAF Interclubs: Lijabatho for CFFA, Red Arrows for FC Rouge

The opponents for CFFA and FC Rouge in the first preliminary round of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) interclub competitions have been revealed, one month before the first leg matches. The Centre de Formation de Football d’Andoharanofotsy (CFFA), the two-time Madagascar champion (2022, 2026), will face Lesotho’s reigning champion, Lijabatho FC, in the CAF

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ARIVONIMAMO – Eco-friendly charcoal gains ground

A company is successfully producing between 7 and 10 tons of eco-friendly charcoal daily using processed local plant materials. The industry currently supports sixteen employees. In Arivonimamo, Mi’Arina Charbon Écologique is expanding its production with a machine capable of manufacturing between 7 and 10 tons of eco-friendly charcoal. The company, which employs sixteen people, is

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Vaccine against ignorance

Six children have reportedly died of measles in Antsirabe II. This is both sad and worrying. In 2026, this is a contagious disease that should no longer kill young children. Alas, it remains an implacable reality every year. In 2018-2019, eighty thousand cases of measles were detected with nine hundred deaths across the twenty-three regions.

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ATHLETICS – SENIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP – Athletes launch the battle for the 2027 JIOI

The Alarobia stadium will host the Madagascar senior championships from August 7 to 9. The country’s top athletes will gather to compete for the national title and earn points for pre-selection to the national team, marking the first step in preparations for the 2027 Indian Ocean Island Games (JIOI) in Comoros. Performances at Alarobia will

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