Living Guide

Slang Freedom 250: 150 young Malagasy selected for a unique English slam program

To mark the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States, the U.S. Embassy in Madagascar and the Madagaslam association have officially launched “Slang Freedom 250,” an ambitious training and slam poetry competition program in English for 150 young Malagasy people aged 18 to 30. Inspired by one of the core values of the […]

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Karate-do – 2026 World Championships: Ornella eliminated in the second round, Mathieu expected on the tatami today

In her first appearance on the world stage, Ornella Iriantsoa showed great promise by securing a prestigious victory against a higher-ranked opponent, before falling to one of the top contenders in her category. An encouraging start for Madagascar in Bielsko-Biala. The Malagasy representative, Ornella Iriantsoa Andriatsivoh Raboanaritompo, was… Captured & Published at: 2026-10-16 09:24:07 (Madagascar

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Padel: Gary Ah-Waye: ‘The Island Padel Cup has become the event everyone is waiting for’

The third edition of the Island Padel Cup has concluded in Reunion Island. While Madagascar finished second in the women’s category and third in the men’s, the event primarily confirms its growing influence in the region. For Gary Ah-Waye, co-manager of the Malagasy Pro Padel Tour (MPPTour), the competition is poised to reach new heights.

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Lovely Friday

Nanie and Inah in a duo. A promising evening awaits with Nanie and Inah at Piment Café Behoririka today at 8:30 PM. These two singers are known for their distinct personalities and voices within the Antananarivo music scene. Nanie is undoubtedly the elder of the two. This duo will showcase sophisticated music that promises to

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Women’s Rugby Union: RCT and FTFA Battle for Bronze

The RCT Soavimasoandro and FTF Antohomadinika will face off this Sunday at 10:00 AM at the Makis Andohatapenaka stadium for third place in the Madagascar Women’s First Division Championship. This duel serves as a rematch between two teams that know each other well, with previous encounters often favoring FTFA. On paper, FTFA holds a psychological

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ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE FASHION – Thirteen designers combine elegance and responsibility

Reconciling elegance with environmental responsibility is the challenge set for thirteen Malagasy designers by the Institut français de Madagascar (IFM). Through the fourth edition of its Ethical and Sustainable Fashion program, the institution aims to demonstrate that creativity can align with more environmentally friendly practices. The creations of the selected stylists have been on display

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SLANG – FREEDOM 250: 150 Young People Set to Conquer the English-Speaking Stage

Approximately 150 young people from three cities are being targeted by ‘Slang – Freedom 250,’ a program that combines English slam poetry, freedom of expression, and training, with a grand finale scheduled during the Madagaslam 2026 Festival. English-language slam is opening up to new Malagasy talents. Launched by the U.S. Embassy, the Madagaslam association, and

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Pétanque – 2027 World Championship – A 100% Local Quartet

The Malagasy Boules Sports Federation unveiled on Wednesday evening the names of the four players who will represent Madagascar at the World Championship, to be held from November 20 to 25 in Thailand. The suspense is over. Following five days of selection tests at the Ankatso boulodrome, the national technical director of the Malagasy Boules

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SPECTACLE – The Lion King roars at CCI Ivato

Simba and his companions are coming back to life on the stage of the CCI Ivato. After three successful performances, the musical “The Lion King” returns this Saturday for a new show blending music, dance, and acting. This fourth performance extends the adventure of this Okalou production, inviting both young and old to rediscover the

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TABLE TENNIS – AFRICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS – Eight paddlers at the summit in Tangier

With a squad composed mainly of expatriates, Madagascar will be represented by eight table tennis players—four men and four women—at the African individual, doubles, and team championships. The continental summit will take place from October 18 to 25 in the city of Tangier, Morocco. Seven of the Great Island’s representatives are expatriates. The only local

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