Living Guide

In the Diana region, cultural festivals have multiplied, becoming genuine levers for regional promotion. However, their success remains fragile, balancing between economic benefits and sometimes abrupt disappearances. Every territory now seeks to create its own cultural event with the ambition of promoting its identity, boosting the local economy, and attracting visitors. While festivals were once […]

Inherited from ancestors and passed down through generations, the traditions of Imady remain deeply rooted in the daily lives of its inhabitants. From the famadihana (bone-turning ceremony) to the mutual aid system known as “atero ka alao,” the community continues to preserve its cultural identity while respecting the values bequeathed by their elders. At a

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) remains silent as the standoff between UEFA and the FIFA boss intensifies following the abandonment of the World Cup privatization project. Confidence in FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been shaken following the withdrawal of his controversial plan to sell shares of the global governing body’s competitions to private investors.

Football serves digital education and online risk awareness. Orange Madagascar organized the second edition of the “For Good Connection Days” program on July 31 and August 1 in Toamasina, following the inaugural edition launched in 2025. This program promotes responsible digital usage by using football as a learning tool. The two days of activities, including

Hervé Renard is returning to Ivory Coast. The French coach has been appointed as the head coach of the Ivorian Elephants, succeeding Emerse Faé, as announced by the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) on its social media channels this Tuesday. The 57-year-old Renard, who briefly managed Tunisia during the 2026 World Cup after joining mid-tournament, previously

The Malagasy Football Federation (FMF) has kicked off the first phase of this year’s national second division championship. Six sites spread across different regions of Madagascar will host this tournament, which serves as a gateway to the Pure Play Football League. In the North, regional league champions will gather in Antalaha. For the West zone,

The Ankoay will make their debut at the boys’ U18 Afrobasket this Wednesday. The Malagasy men’s under-18 national team will face the Gabonese national team in their first match at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Placed in Group B, Madagascar will face strong opposition during this U18 African Championship. Following

Antananarivo has been bruised in recent months. Yet, Antananarivo lives on, remaining true to itself. It is the City of a Thousand, a city of secular traditions brought up to date. This is what gives it its historical charm. August arrives with its usual refrains on Facebook, sometimes borderline or racially charged. Circumcisions and the

Photographer Henintsoa Rafalia will represent Madagascar at the second edition of Mampala Foto Lubumbashi, held in the Democratic Republic of Congo from August 29 to September 29, 2026. The event, themed “Mijiji: Roots – a return to the essentials, a projection towards the future,” brings together 38 artists from Africa and beyond to explore […]

The Dih’Art Madagascar dance school marked its quarter-century milestone with a grand celebration this Sunday at the CCI Ivato. Titled ‘Voyage dans le Temps’ (Journey Through Time), the event also paid tribute to the 30-year stage career of its founder and artistic director, Rijamanitra Randrianarisoa. The day began with a prayer service before giving way