Dance as a living memory and a medium to imagine the future: the third edition of Temps Fort Danse returns with a program centered on transmission and intergenerational dialogue. From August 22 to September 12, performances, workshops, round-table discussions, and film screenings will take place at the Institut français de Madagascar (IFM). For the opening […]
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The Makis stadium in Andohatapenaka is set to vibrate on September 6 for the grand final of the Madagascar XV rugby championship, the XXL Energy Top 12. Cosfa and Uscar will compete for the national title at the end of a particularly contested season. For the military team, this final has a special dimension. After
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From September 15 to 22, 2026, in Abidjan, the 22nd edition of the African Men’s Cadet (U18) Handball Championship will bring together fourteen African national teams. While Egypt stands out as the clear favorite, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco are also strong contenders for the podium. The draw has placed Madagascar in Group B, alongside Tunisia,
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In Group L of the 2027 AFCON qualifiers, Madagascar, Nigeria, and Guinea-Bissau will compete for the qualifying spot behind Tanzania, which has already qualified as a co-host. The draw for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers has placed Madagascar in a group that is both challenging and unique. Tanzania, co-hosting with Kenya and Uganda, is guaranteed a
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Fulfilling his father’s wish during his lifetime, the musical transmission to his son Johanne is now taking shape through several tribute projects aimed at perpetuating his repertoire. Ramy Franck’s wish could soon become a reality. During his lifetime, the musician reportedly expressed his desire several times to see his son, Johanne, take over and continue
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Despite a defeat in the semi-finals at Rognac, the ‘Étoiles du Sud’ team, composed of Yves, Zigle, and Fara, have secured their ticket to the Final Four of the 2026 Masters de Pétanque. As leaders in the general standings with 46 points, they have already guaranteed their place in the final four, a testament to
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Following two successful editions of the Indian Ocean U15 Festival, organized in Madagascar in 2024 and Mauritius in 2025, the competition is reaching a new milestone in 2026. It has now become the FIFA U15 World Cup & Festival, bringing together the majority of FIFA member associations. This global event will take place from July
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A childhood dream turned into a stage performance. To celebrate its 20th edition, Smooth Night features Yrinaf at the heart of an evening dedicated to the world of Mariah Carey, under the theme ‘Mariah Carey, the voice of my childhood’. On October 2nd, starting at 8:15 PM, the Ibis Ankorondrano hotel will host this premium
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Two years after his last Tapôlaka Glady event, Rossy returns to the stage with “Timeless,” a show designed to meet the expectations of an audience seeking both nostalgia and new emotions. On August 22, at the Palais des Sports in Mahamasina, the artist will present “Tapôlaka Glady Timeless.” The goal is to reconnect with the
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Malagasy brass band musicians are organizing to provide a new framework for their profession. On Tuesday, at Ivokolo Analakely, the ‘Vovonan’ny Mpitsoka Mozika’ (Brass Musicians’ Platform) officially presented its creation, already comprising seventy groups mainly from the Highlands, as well as the Vakinankaratra, Amoron’i Mania, Bongolava, and Androy regions. The platform also includes eight female
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