Living Guide

FOOTBALL – U23 AFCON – Barea as underdogs against Bafana Bafana

The Barea U23 team continues its preparation for the home and away matches against the South African national team. These matches are part of the second round of the U23 AFCON qualifiers. The local pre-selected players for the U23 Africa Cup of Nations and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers have entered their fourth […]

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MUSIC – Madajazzcar concludes its 37th edition under the theme of sharing

The 37th edition of Madajazzcar concluded with a concert bringing together Malagasy and international artists, celebrating musical diversity and the spirit of sharing. As a music of improvisation, expression, and dialogue between instruments, jazz thrives on encounters and cultural blending. This philosophy resonated deeply during the closing concert of the 37th Madajazzcar, held last Saturday

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MOZIK’IRAY – Iraimbilanja and Tselatra revive rock memories

Nearly twenty years after their last joint performance, the two bands reunited with their audience at Antsahamanitra yesterday for the second edition of Mozik’Iray. Rock enthusiasts turned out in force for the reunion of Iraimbilanja and Tselatra, two iconic bands from the 1980s. Several generations of fans, often attending as families, filled Antsahamanitra to celebrate

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Cultural Agenda

Saturday, October 10: Madajazzcar Festival at the Analakely City Hall. The grand finale of Madajazzcar will be a brass-filled apotheosis on the forecourt of the City Hall. To orchestrate the closing of this edition, the traditional stage will bring together a host of exceptional artists. The lineup promises to be masterful, featuring the enchanting voice

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Olympic Qualifiers: Beaten 4-0, the Barea Ladies are against the wall after the first leg

The hurdle was high for the Barea Ladies. At the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, the Malagasy team suffered a defeat against a dominant South African side during the first leg of the second round of the Olympic qualifiers. From the start, the Sasol Banyana Banyana imposed their rhythm by monopolizing possession and launching multiple

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Wrestling – 3rd REDT Tournament – Three fighters to compete in Mauritius

The Madagascar Wrestling Federation is sending three fighters to the third edition of the Regional Education and Development Tournament (REDT), which will take place from October 9 to 18 in Mauritius. Noël Louis François Rakotomanga will compete in the senior category (under 57 kg). The other two are U17 youth athletes: Zetony Lancia Razafimahova (under

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ELI RAKOTONINDRINA – “GNBC wants to compete against the best African teams”

Following the third consecutive championship title for the GNBC women’s team on Sunday, head coach Eli Michael Rakotonindrina reflects on the keys to this success and shares his ambitions for the continent. Regarding the feeling after the third consecutive title, Rakotonindrina expressed immense joy, noting that the hard work throughout the season paid off. He

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Weekend in Mahajanga: A Wealth of Choices

As a dynamic coastal city, Mahajanga is buzzing with various sporting, ecological, and festive activities throughout the weekend. Since last night, the city has been alive with the major musical event ‘Majunga Vibes’ featuring the artist Zily. Attendees enjoyed a grand tropical evening and a live show by the star at the exceptional seaside setting

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Tribute: Rimbaud at the heart of the imagination

The Institut français de Madagascar (IFM) is paying tribute to Arthur Rimbaud through a day combining poetry, drawing, and comics, featuring meetings and workshops open to the public. Poetry transcends eras and reinvents itself through different perspectives. More than a century after his passing, Arthur Rimbaud continues to inspire artists. Today, starting at 10 a.m.,

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MADAGASCAR CHAMPIONSHIP – The world’s fastest Polo sparks curiosity

The fourth round of the championship promises to be electric. Since Wednesday, motorsport enthusiasts have been sharing news on social media about the arrival of the Volkswagen Polo S3000 R30 at Ivato Airport. This 1,300-horsepower, four-wheel-drive vehicle belongs to German driver and tuner Ben Rauch, founder of the company Don Octane, which specializes in drag

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