Living Guide

Hervé Renard is returning to Ivory Coast. The French coach has been appointed as the head coach of the Ivorian Elephants, succeeding Emerse Faé, as announced by the Ivorian Football Federation (FIF) on its social media channels this Tuesday. The 57-year-old Renard, who briefly managed Tunisia during the 2026 World Cup after joining mid-tournament, previously […]

The Malagasy Football Federation (FMF) has kicked off the first phase of this year’s national second division championship. Six sites spread across different regions of Madagascar will host this tournament, which serves as a gateway to the Pure Play Football League. In the North, regional league champions will gather in Antalaha. For the West zone,

The Ankoay will make their debut at the boys’ U18 Afrobasket this Wednesday. The Malagasy men’s under-18 national team will face the Gabonese national team in their first match at the Palais des Sports de Treichville in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. Placed in Group B, Madagascar will face strong opposition during this U18 African Championship. Following

Antananarivo has been bruised in recent months. Yet, Antananarivo lives on, remaining true to itself. It is the City of a Thousand, a city of secular traditions brought up to date. This is what gives it its historical charm. August arrives with its usual refrains on Facebook, sometimes borderline or racially charged. Circumcisions and the

Photographer Henintsoa Rafalia will represent Madagascar at the second edition of Mampala Foto Lubumbashi, held in the Democratic Republic of Congo from August 29 to September 29, 2026. The event, themed “Mijiji: Roots – a return to the essentials, a projection towards the future,” brings together 38 artists from Africa and beyond to explore […]

The Dih’Art Madagascar dance school marked its quarter-century milestone with a grand celebration this Sunday at the CCI Ivato. Titled ‘Voyage dans le Temps’ (Journey Through Time), the event also paid tribute to the 30-year stage career of its founder and artistic director, Rijamanitra Randrianarisoa. The day began with a prayer service before giving way

In Madagascar, these dances precede official speeches, accompany popular celebrations, and sometimes serve as a language of identity. Antsosy, tsapiky, and salegy are now among the most iconic choreographic expressions in the country. Although they gained prominence on modern stages starting in the 1970s, as highlighted by several Malagasy ethnomusicologists, these traditional rhythms remain deeply

It’s official! Tickets for the major concert by Rossy – Tapôlaka Glady Timeless are finally available. The event is scheduled for August 22, 2026, at the Palais des Sports in Mahamasina, for a show that promises to be monumental. Tickets can be purchased directly online at tapakila.mg, as well as at various points of sale.

For their debut in the U18 Afrobasket, the young Malagasy players will need to immediately demonstrate their ambitions in a particularly challenging Group B, which also includes Morocco and the defending champions, Mali. Having qualified after winning the joint qualifiers for Zones 6 and 7, the Madagascar U18 national team is preparing to face the

In Antsirabe, the National Laser Run Championship brought together over 150 athletes, ranging from U9 to Masters 40+, representing the leagues of Vakinankaratra, Itasy, and Alaotra Mangoro. The competition was marked by the rise of young talents and Madagascar’s clear ambition: to secure its place on the African and global stage. Captured & Published at: