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The Destiny of the Malagasy People Under the Sign of the Stars

The Malagasy people believe in astrology for every event in their lives. They are convinced that the influence of the stars acts upon humans from birth, “irrevocably fixing their destiny” (Lucile Rabearimanana, based on the “Manuscrit de l’Ombiasy,” Bibliothèque Grandidier 1864-1870). When a child is born on a day associated with a difficult destiny, the

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YOUTH – Barea U15 and U17 teams in preparation

Two international outings are in the works. While the Barea U20 team was excluded from the Cosafa U20 Cup, scheduled to take place in Mauritius from September 18 to 27, two other categories are planning to participate in upcoming international competitions. The U15 players selected under the FIFA ‘Talent Development Scheme,’ who will join the

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ANTANANARIVO – Traders set up shop around Lake Anosy

The surroundings of Lake Anosy are attracting an increasing number of street vendors. On the sidewalks encircling the lake, goods are now spread directly on the ground, sometimes extending as far as the area in front of the Saint-Michel school. Some vendors have only been there for a few weeks. “I arrived here two weeks

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SWIMMING – Baritiana Andriampenomanana aims for the African title

He continues to climb the ranks. 19-year-old swimmer Baritiana Mathieu Andriampenomanana from the Managing club continues to expand his achievements. This weekend, during the Madagascar 25m pool championships in Mahajanga, Baritiana set five new national records, including two individual records (200m freestyle, 400m freestyle) and three in relays (4x50m freestyle, 4x100m freestyle, and 4x100m medley).

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TIAKALY FOOD FESTIVAL – A grand culinary journey from all horizons

What if the flavors of the world could be found in one place? This is the goal of the Tiakaly Food Festival 3.0, which will be held on August 29 and 30 at the Rayim Building, within the Sodiama complex in Ankorondrano. For this third edition, organized by Okalou Event and Tiakaly, the festival will

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MADAGASCAR – SOUTH AFRICA – Chamber of Commerce opens up new opportunities

A new Chamber of Commerce aims to strengthen business relations between Madagascar and South Africa. Officially presented during the Fier-Mada economic fair, the Madagascar South Africa Chamber (Masacham) seeks to facilitate trade, investment, and partnerships between economic operators from both countries. The new structure primarily aims to bring Malagasy and South African companies closer together.

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BACCALAUREATE – Admission threshold lowered to 9.75 out of 20

Members of the jury and examiners for the baccalaureate exam in Antananarivo deliberated on Thursday regarding the admission threshold. Candidates will receive their results this weekend. The jury has lowered the admission threshold for the baccalaureate in Antananarivo. The deliberation grade has been set at 9.75 out of 20 for the 2026 session, compared to

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ATSIMO ATSINANANA – The Head of State preaches national unity

Colonel Randrianirina warns against political and ethnic divisions. The Iavoloha resident advocates for national unity in the service of development. Malagasy people are one. This phrase was emphasized by Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, the Head of State, during his speeches yesterday. While visiting the Atsimo Atsinanana region, he placed ‘Fihavanana’ (social harmony) and national unity at

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FOOTBALL – CAF Interclubs: CFFA and FC Rouge strengthen team cohesion

Due to the lack of approved stadiums, the two Malagasy clubs competing in African interclub competitions will host their respective matches in Mauritius. Confident yet cautious, the two representatives of the Great Island are in the final stretch of their preparations, just two weeks before their opening matches. Both teams will play their home games

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