Living Guide

CULTURE – Six centuries-old medinas of the Comoros inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List

A global recognition. Six centuries-old medinas of the Comoros, which serve as testaments to Swahili architecture and the ancient sultanates of the Indian Ocean archipelago, were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list on Saturday. This recognition is expected to promote the preservation of these city-states, some of which were built as early as the […]

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Rugby – Top 12: CEA and USCAR, a revenge duel at Makis Stadium

Makis Stadium is preparing for an intense day of rugby this Sunday, featuring both women’s semi-finals and men’s Top 12 clashes. While COSFA challenges the defending champion, FTM Manjakaray, the most anticipated match will pit CEA Andranomanalina against USCAR. The Makis Andohatapenaka Stadium promises to be a true theater of passion. Captured & Published at:

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Table Tennis – U15/U19 African Cup: Eight young Malagasy players head to Ghana

The Great Island was unable to participate in the African Table Tennis Championship, held from July 20 to 27 in Accra, Ghana. Due to logistical constraints, the Malagasy delegation only arrived in the Ghanaian capital this Thursday. However, far from being discouraged, our young table tennis players are now preparing to defend the […] Captured

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Tennis: Madagascar Tennis Federation receives support from Sipem Banque

The Madagascar Tennis Federation (FMT) and Sipem Banque officially announced a new agreement this Thursday at ACSA Ambohidahy to support the development of national tennis. The partnership, concluded for one year with the prospect of long-term extension, provides financial, logistical, and material support for the benefit of the federation and its members. Captured & Published

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Athletics – Madagascar Youth Championship: Over 500 athletes expected in Antananarivo

The Alarobia Stadium will host the Madagascar Youth Championship from July 31 to August 2, 2026. More than 500 athletes are expected to participate, including nearly 190 from various regions, whose expenses are covered by the Malagasy Athletics Federation (FMA), led by Norolalao Andriamahazo. The following week, from August 7 to 9, it will be

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35th Edition of ‘Manala Azy Vita Bac’ Postponed to August 1st Due to National Mourning

The 35th edition of Olombelo Ricky’s ‘Manala Azy Vita Bac’ concert, which is held annually right after the final baccalaureate exams, could not take place yesterday, July 24. The reason for this is the national mourning decreed by the Malagasy authorities following the tragic events that have brought sorrow to the country. Olombelo Ricky… Captured

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Cultural Agenda

Levelo at Carpe Diem on Saturday, July 25th. Initially scheduled for this Friday, the cabaret-concert by singer-songwriter Levelo at Carpe Diem in Andraharo has been officially postponed to this evening. The organizers invite fans of Malagasy folk music to gather in this intimate setting to share the artist’s essential classics. Reservations and tickets already purchased

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Masters de Pétanque: Zigle and Yves reach finals and take the lead

Provisional leaders. The ‘Étoiles du Sud’ team, composed of Malagasy stars Yves Sedrick Rakotoarisoa and Jean François Daniel Rakotondrainibe (alias Zigle), alongside Senegalese pointer N’Diaye Fara, reclaimed the top spot after the fourth stage of the Masters de Pétanque in Saint-Étienne, held on Wednesday and Thursday. The African selection fell in the final with a

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Romuald Rakotondrabe (Former Barea Coach): ‘Let’s try with local players’

Former Barea head coach Romuald Félix Rakotondrabe shares his analysis and perspectives after following the World Cup for over a month. Regarding lessons for the Barea, who narrowly missed the qualification playoffs, Rakotondrabe emphasizes the high tactical and technical level displayed at the World Cup. He notes that Madagascar lacks enough high-level expatriate players in

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Rugby Top 12: Cosfa enters as the favorite in the semi-final against FT Manjakaray

Cosfa and FT Manjakaray are set to face off in the semi-finals of the Madagascar Rugby Championship. Having been defeated twice by the military team this season, the defending champions are looking for revenge. The Makis Stadium in Andohatapenaka will host this clash between two heavyweights of Malagasy rugby. FT Manjakaray, the reigning champion, aims

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