Living Guide

Football – Norway Cup: Yfomac defeated 4-0 by Ranheim IL 1

The second day of the 2026 Norway Cup, held in Oslo, proved difficult for the young girls of Yfomac Initiatives. Facing Ranheim IL 1, they suffered a heavy 4-0 defeat this Monday. After securing an encouraging 1-1 draw against Nittedal the previous day, this loss places the representatives in a challenging position. Captured & Published […]

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Football-Betafo: Resounding success of the Intercommunal Cup

The final of the Intercommunal Cup last Sunday, held in a packed stadium in Betafo, has inspired the local section members. It was not just the massive crowd, nor the overwhelming 6-0 scoreline imposed by FC Olympique Ambaniharana against Tambatra during the final that stood out. Captured & Published at: 2026-07-28 07:23:37 (Madagascar Local Time

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FESTIVAL MIARA MIABO – MAHAJANGA – Four days of competitions and entertainment

Vacationers are in for a treat. The Bouka family, consisting of father Zouzar and his two sons, Raïs and Raj-Alexandre, will continue celebrating their May 23rd achievement of reaching the summit of Mount Everest. Vima NGO and the World Trade Center will host four days of sports competitions and shows from August 27 to 30

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LITERARY MEETING – Three Malagasy authors share their stories

At the heart of this meeting, three works will allow readers to discover journeys marked by resilience, faith, and hope. Marianne Razaf will present “Entière et vivante” (Whole and Alive), in which she sincerely shares her path of reconstruction and how God transformed her wounds into a new strength. Lova Fanambinasoa will introduce “Lova,” a

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Artistic Transmission: Hans Ranaivoson Cultivates Humility

After more than five decades of career, nearly 960 paintings spread across several countries, and numerous distinctions to his credit, Hans Ranaivoson remains deeply attached to humility. With works traveling the globe and a career that began in 1974, Hans Ranaivoson stands out among Malagasy painters with an international profile. Yet, far from seeking honors,

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ENGLISH LIBRARY – Readnest launches fundraising campaign

The Readnest association is continuing its fundraising efforts to finance the shipment of 2,500 English books donated by supporters in the United Kingdom. The goal is to establish an English-language library in Antananarivo to make these works accessible, particularly to vulnerable populations. The transport and customs clearance of the books require 13,500,000 ariary. So far,

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TENNIS – DAVIS CUP 2026 – Rajaobelina propels the Akomba to Group IV

The promotion to Group IV of the Davis Cup, Africa zone, marks a significant milestone for Malagasy tennis. Held at the fifth continental tier for three years, the national team managed to cross this threshold last weekend in Brazzaville, despite numerous constraints. The personal involvement of captain Rija Rajaobelina played a decisive role in this

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5×5 Basketball: Madagascar Dominates Zimbabwe

The young Ankoay team has secured a second convincing victory against Zimbabwe, bringing Madagascar closer to qualifying for the final phase scheduled for August in Dakar. The Ankoay continue their flawless run in the U18 Boys’ Afrobasket qualifiers held in Zimbabwe. Following their initial win against Namibia, the Malagasy team confirmed their momentum by decisively

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COMIC STRIP – Liva Rajaobelina revisits Rimbaud’s runaway journey

After more than four years of work, Malagasy illustrator Liva Rajaobelina and French screenwriter Joan De Crane have published Les Ombres des soirs, une fugue d’Arthur Rimbaud, an original comic book dedicated to the youth of the famous poet. At the age of 16, Arthur Rimbaud ran away, opening a unique chapter in his life.

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Pétanque – National de Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost – UBMT team falls in semi-finals

Denied a spot in the final. The UBMT team, consisting of Faly Donald Andrianantenaina, Onja Lalaina Randrianarimanana, and world vice-champion Faratiana Rakotonirina, known as “Tiana kely,” was eliminated in the semi-finals of the National de Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost Top 500 in Miribel on Sunday. The Ambohitrimanjaka team lost 8-13 to the trio of Romain Fournié, Kevin Malbec,

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