Living Guide

MOTOCROSS – ILAKAKA GRAND PRIX – A Fourth Consecutive Win for Mathias Plantive

A solo victory. Mathias Plantive, riding his Husqvarna, continues his streak of success. Mathias secured an effortless solo win in the overall standings and the Elite 1 category at the Ilakaka Grand Prix. This race, the first held outside the capital, served as the fourth round of the Madagascar Motocross Championship this past Sunday. He […]

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DISTINCTION – Sandrine Andria Awarded the Vermeil Medal

The French-Malagasy artist and designer Sandrine Andria has received the Vermeil Medal from the Société Académique des Arts, Sciences et Lettres (Academic Society of Arts, Sciences and Letters), a recognition highlighting contemporary creation inspired by Malagasy heritage. Malagasy expertise is reaching a new milestone on the international stage. The multidisciplinary artist, designer, and entrepreneur Sandrine

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RUGBY XV – CLUB FUNDING – Rosa Club de l’Imerina relies on solidarity

Founded in 1960 by Gabriel Ramananjato, director of Gazety Basivava, and Jean-Louis Rakotonirina, the Rosa Club de l’Imerina (RCI) is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. This longevity testifies to the strength of this Malagasy rugby institution, originating from the working-class neighborhood of III G Hangar in Antohomadinika. This Sunday, RCI will face RCSA in

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VOCAL ART – ICanto brings excellence to Malagasy choral singing

Founded in 2012 by a group of classical music enthusiasts, the ICanto vocal ensemble has reached a new milestone with its performance of Bach’s Mass in B Minor. Over the years, ICanto has established itself as one of the leading vocal ensembles in Madagascar. Under the direction of Fitah Rasendrahasina, the group is built upon

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TRAVEL TO MADAGASCAR – La Réunion recommends Mpox vaccination

Due to a resurgence of cases imported from Madagascar, health authorities in La Réunion are recommending that travelers heading to the ‘Great Island’ get vaccinated against Mpox before their departure. Madagascar is among the areas where the Mpox virus is actively circulating. In this context, the Regional Health Agency (ARS) of La Réunion is inviting

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ASPHALT HILL CLIMB – ROUND 2 – Juan Rakotojohary clinches his second consecutive victory

The second round of the Madagascar Asphalt Hill Climb Championship took place on Sunday in Imerinkasinina. Tovonen Jr has confirmed his dominance. Make that two. The young driver from the FMMSAM club, Juan Rakotojohary, also known as Tovonen Jr, driving a Renault Clio Motul in the M11 two-wheel drive group, remains untouchable. Tovonen Jr once

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BASKETBALL – Antananarivo eliminated in the second round of the FIBA 3×3 Challenger in Reunion Island

Madagascar will not be heading to the Lausanne Masters. The Antananarivo team, representing the Big Island at the FIBA 3×3 Challenger in Reunion Island, was eliminated from the qualifying tournament for this global event following two defeats against Vienna and Bordeaux in the second round on Saturday. After two convincing victories against the Moroccan and

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MUNICIPAL HYGIENE CODE – A 50,000 Ariary fine and site restoration for inappropriate waste disposal in public bins, according to the Antananarivo City Hall

There will be no physical altercations or insults, but the Urban Commune of Antananarivo intends to take strict action against anyone who deposits inappropriate waste in the capital’s public trash cans or pollutes public roads and drainage systems. Reiterating the Municipal Hygiene Code, the city hall emphasizes that such offenses will expose the perpetrator to

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FOOTBALL – CFFA crowned champion of Madagascar

The Andoharanofotsy Football Training Center (CFFA) is back on the throne. The Atsimondrano team won the Madagascar football championship, the Pureplay Football League, by defeating Ajesaia (2-1) in the final held at the Elgeco Plus stadium this Sunday. This marks the second time CFFA has secured the title. Captured & Published at: 2026-06-29 14:00:05 (Madagascar

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SOLIDARITY – A heartfelt gesture from PAMF for the children of the NRJ Center

A solidarity action for the benefit of children in precarious situations. On the occasion of the Month of the Child and Asaramanitra, the Première Agence de Microfinance (PAMF) reaffirmed its commitment to the most vulnerable populations through a solidarity action for the benefit of the NRJ Center located in Andavamamba. The institution donated products. Captured

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