Living Guide

Artistic Transmission: Hans Ranaivoson Cultivates Humility

After more than five decades of career, nearly 960 paintings spread across several countries, and numerous distinctions to his credit, Hans Ranaivoson remains deeply attached to humility. With works traveling the globe and a career that began in 1974, Hans Ranaivoson stands out among Malagasy painters with an international profile. Yet, far from seeking honors, […]

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ENGLISH LIBRARY – Readnest launches fundraising campaign

The Readnest association is continuing its fundraising efforts to finance the shipment of 2,500 English books donated by supporters in the United Kingdom. The goal is to establish an English-language library in Antananarivo to make these works accessible, particularly to vulnerable populations. The transport and customs clearance of the books require 13,500,000 ariary. So far,

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TENNIS – DAVIS CUP 2026 – Rajaobelina propels the Akomba to Group IV

The promotion to Group IV of the Davis Cup, Africa zone, marks a significant milestone for Malagasy tennis. Held at the fifth continental tier for three years, the national team managed to cross this threshold last weekend in Brazzaville, despite numerous constraints. The personal involvement of captain Rija Rajaobelina played a decisive role in this

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5×5 Basketball: Madagascar Dominates Zimbabwe

The young Ankoay team has secured a second convincing victory against Zimbabwe, bringing Madagascar closer to qualifying for the final phase scheduled for August in Dakar. The Ankoay continue their flawless run in the U18 Boys’ Afrobasket qualifiers held in Zimbabwe. Following their initial win against Namibia, the Malagasy team confirmed their momentum by decisively

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COMIC STRIP – Liva Rajaobelina revisits Rimbaud’s runaway journey

After more than four years of work, Malagasy illustrator Liva Rajaobelina and French screenwriter Joan De Crane have published Les Ombres des soirs, une fugue d’Arthur Rimbaud, an original comic book dedicated to the youth of the famous poet. At the age of 16, Arthur Rimbaud ran away, opening a unique chapter in his life.

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Pétanque – National de Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost – UBMT team falls in semi-finals

Denied a spot in the final. The UBMT team, consisting of Faly Donald Andrianantenaina, Onja Lalaina Randrianarimanana, and world vice-champion Faratiana Rakotonirina, known as “Tiana kely,” was eliminated in the semi-finals of the National de Saint-Maurice-de-Beynost Top 500 in Miribel on Sunday. The Ambohitrimanjaka team lost 8-13 to the trio of Romain Fournié, Kevin Malbec,

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BASKETBALL – Madagascar’s U23 Ankoay teams finish second in the FIBA 3×3 Nations League Africa South Conference

The Malagasy men’s and women’s U23 national teams secured second place in the FIBA 3×3 Youth Nations League 2026 Africa South conference. Following the six stops of the tournament, which concluded on Sunday in Gaborone, Botswana, both teams finished behind Egypt, who qualified for the world finals scheduled for September in Wuhan, China. In the

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Dih’Art’s 25th Anniversary: A Journey Through Time as a Celebration

Founded in 2001, the Dih’Art Madagascar school reaches the symbolic milestone of its 25th anniversary this year. To celebrate this quarter-century, the school is presenting an exceptional show titled “Journey Through Time,” scheduled for Sunday, August 2, 2026, at the CCI Ivato amphitheater. The event will also pay tribute to the 30-year career of… Captured

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Tarika Zay, 30 Years on Stage: A Successful Celebration

The Mahamasina Sports Palace hosted a large and enthusiastic crowd yesterday to mark the 30-year career of Tarika Zay. This concert, organized by SR Event, was a great success. The event, which had been announced for several weeks, was sold out, demonstrating the unwavering attachment of fans to this iconic group. Captured & Published at:

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Rugby – XXL Top 12: COSFA and USCAR to face off in the final

The Makis Stadium in Andohatapenaka hosted a spectacle worthy of the greatest moments of Malagasy rugby in front of a large crowd this Sunday. In the semi-final of the Madagascar XXL Top 12 championship, CEA Andranomanalina fought a fierce battle against USCAR but ultimately fell by a narrow margin (37-35). From the kick-off, the intensity

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