Living Guide

Horse Racing: A Successful 30th Anniversary for ASCEL/AHCEL

The celebration of the 30th anniversary of ASCEL/AHCEL and the PMU in Madagascar will remain etched in memory. On Sunday, the Mahazina racecourse in Ambatolampy saw an exceptional turnout, bringing together turf enthusiasts, fans, and local residents who came to share this historic moment for the Malagasy horse racing industry. The event fully achieved its […]

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Judo: Zo Hajanirina settles in at ASE Évry

The Malagasy international in the under-78 kg category continues her journey in France by joining ASE Évry Judo. This marks a new milestone in the judoka’s career, as she has already begun training with her new club and settling into her new team. After several seasons dedicated to developing her career… Captured & Published at:

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TENNIS – REGIONAL CONFERENCE – Dina Razafimahatratra invited to Nairobi

A great experience. Dina Razafimahatratra, an international level 3 coach and former national technical director of the Madagascar Tennis Federation, will attend the regional coaches’ conference organized by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) from September 28 to 30 in Nairobi, Kenya. The conference, which will be conducted in English, is reserved for level 2 and

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ANTSONJOMBE – Ambondrona celebrates a quarter-century of continuous success

To celebrate 25 years of their career and their bond with fans, Ambondrona is honoring its seven albums at its upcoming concert at the Coliseum. Twenty-five years, seven albums, and several generations of fans: Ambondrona is celebrating this long history with its audience through “Ivony,” scheduled for this Sunday, September 27, at the Antsonjombe Coliseum.

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MUSIC – ‘Vaky Sehatra’ in the Spotlight

The association of vakodrazana troupes is organizing its first major festival, ‘Vaky Sehatra’, at Havoria Anosy, to promote traditional Malagasy expressions and bring different troupes together. On Sunday, September 27, starting at 2 p.m., Havoria Anosy will host ‘Vaky Sehatra’, the first major celebration organized by the Vovonambe of vakodrazana troupes. Created in March 2026,

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Pétanque Summer Tour: Five Victories in Ten Tournaments

The six boules players representing the Great Island during their summer tour in France for nearly two months have shone by winning five out of the ten tournaments played. A positive assessment. The Malagasy delegation, composed of two triplets and two technicians, including the National Technical Director Juan Eric Rakotondralambo, returned to the country on

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CULTURE – Vakodrazana aims to conquer a new generation with “Vaky Sehatra”

Promoting and restoring the place of “Vakodrazana” among the younger generation is the ambition behind “Vaky Sehatra,” an event organized for the first time by “Vovonambe,” which brings together Vakodrazana practitioners in Madagascar. Songs, dances, and various forms of performances from several regions of the country will be presented to the public on September 27,

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OBITUARY – Maître Kira, a legend of Malagasy football, hangs up his boots for good

The football world is in mourning as Madagascar loses one of its most iconic figures. Michel Kira, known as ‘Maître Kira’, a legendary name of the ‘Club M’ (the Malagasy national team of his generation), has passed away at the age of 76, according to the Malagasy Football Federation (FMF). For nearly two decades, this

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FOOTBALL – Final preparations for the Barea on the eve of their match against the Super Eagles in Uyo, Nigeria

The third day of preparation marks the final adjustments for the Barea, just one day before their match against the Nigerian Super Eagles. Arriving in Uyo in waves since Monday, the Malagasy squad was complete by Tuesday, according to the Malagasy Football Federation, for the first day of training ahead of their opening match in

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