Living Guide

Amidst a vibrant display of colors, dance, and music, Lokofest kicked off the festivities for the fourth edition of the Basket Dance Party on October 24th, in front of the Antsiranana City Hall. This grand event was dedicated to youth, creativity, and a passion for basketball. The ‘City of Sugar Loaf’ has embraced the celebration. […]

Malagasy cinema shines on the international stage. During the 23rd edition of the Pan-African International Film Festival of Cannes, held from October 21 to 25, 2026, director Darcy Andriamendrikaindrindra won the Best Documentary Short Film award for his intimate work, ‘Madagascar: What is left of me here?’. Captured & Published at: 2026-10-29 08:38:37 (Madagascar Local

With its new site in Ambohidrano, the Sembana Mijoro Center (CSM) continues its mission for children and young people with disabilities. Accommodation, medical monitoring, education, and practical activities are brought together in one space to promote their well-being and autonomy. “Disability is not an obstacle to an individual’s fulfillment,” the center emphasizes. Captured & Published

As the Barea U23 team prepares for their upcoming trip to South Africa, the composition of the technical staff has become a point of discussion. Head coach Boualem Mankour may have to choose between his usual assistant, Hage Mohamed Ait Hida, and Johan Paul, the former captain of the senior Barea team who has been

With forty-four representatives, six competitive disciplines, and a demonstration presence in weightlifting, Madagascar is showcasing its ambitions for the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. However, the athletes will head to Senegal without having benefited from a national training camp, as preparation was handled separately by each respective federation. The big departure has arrived for the

As part of its 20th-anniversary celebration, the Economic Development Board of Madagascar (EDBM) is organizing the “Corporate Games,” a major inter-company sports event scheduled for October 30th and 31st. Three disciplines will be featured: 7-a-side football, which will bring together 27 teams; mixed basketball, with 14 squads; as well as pétanque. Captured & Published at:

The cooperation between the Malagasy and Mauritian fencing federations has reached a new milestone during a friendly meeting organized in Mauritius. The event brought together several of the best fencers from both countries in the junior and senior categories, following an intensive three-day training camp led by fencing masters Elinjara Luc Ramanandraivonona and Jean. Captured

BMOI continues its commitment to tennis in Madagascar. In collaboration with the Malagasy Tennis Federation (FMT) and ACSA Ambohidahy, the bank invites amateur players to the BMOI Legacy Tournament on November 14th and 15th. This competition, dedicated to men’s and women’s doubles, aims to combine sportsmanship, conviviality, sharing, and business opportunities. For this new edition,

Twenty-four minutes to question his origins and reconnect with his identity. Malagasy director Darcy Andriamendrikaindrindra won the Best Documentary Short Film award at the Pan-African International Film Festival in Cannes, held from October 21 to 25, 2026, for his film Madagascar: What is left of me here?. “This recognition touches me deeply. Thank you to

Crowned champions of Madagascar for the third consecutive year in early October, following their 2024 and 2025 titles, the Gendarmerie Nationale Basketball Club (GNBC) women’s team has confirmed its supremacy. Under the guidance of coach Eli Michaël Rakotonindrina, the team relies on a disciplined and cohesive collective. To secure this third title, the GNBC players