Living Guide

DOSSIER: Destination Analamanga: 49 hiking trails mapped out

The Analamanga destination is renowned for hiking, allowing both domestic and international tourists to discover the treasures of the Highlands. The Regional Tourism Office of Analamanga (ORTANA) spares no effort in creating, developing, and maintaining tourist circuits by marking trails to encourage travelers to choose this region. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-12 08:23:38 (Madagascar Local […]

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2027 Francophone Games: Yerevan Unveils Sports and Cultural Venues

The Armenian capital will host the 10th edition of the Francophone Games from July 23 to August 1, 2027. For this major event, which will bring together sports and culture, several iconic sites in Yerevan and its surrounding region have been selected to host the competitions and cultural activities. Yerevan is preparing to live to

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DISTINCTION – Nono receives honors from the Republic

Roland Rakotondrainibe, known as Nono, received a distinction yesterday at the National Library, honoring several decades dedicated to Malagasy music and culture. The artist was elevated to the rank of Commander of the Order of Arts, Letters, and Culture of Madagascar, a recognition presented on behalf of the Ministry of Communication and Culture. For Gascar

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BASKETBALL 5X5 – JCBA Abandons Its Title Without a Fight

The Madagascar U18 girls’ and boys’ basketball championship kicks off this weekend in Toliara. For nine days, from September 12 to 20, the country’s top youth teams will compete for the two national titles. However, even before the opening whistle, one absence stands out: JCBA Analamanga, the reigning boys’ champion. Having won the previous edition,

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MEMORY AND CREATION – Émilie Andriamahefa revisits the memory of Fifohazana

With “Ambaniala,” Émilie Andriamahefa transforms family memories linked to the Fifohazana movement into a collection where fashion, memory, and spiritual heritage converge. Fashion has entered the photographic universe of Pierrot Men. As part of the fourth season of Hakanto Contemporary, dedicated to the exhibition “Pierrot Men Fofon’Aina,” the second edition of Hakanto Night was held

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L’EXPRESS WEEKEND – Tananarivians navigate between traffic jams and red zones

This weekend, city dwellers looking for an outing will have to deal with the usual heavy traffic and persistent insecurity. From Friday evening, major downtown arteries are saturated with motorists, while Saturday promises a standstill at the capital’s exits, particularly near Anosizato. Ampefy remains the preferred getaway destination due to its proximity and road conditions.

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TENNIS – ITF J30 CIRCUIT – Madagascar reconnects with international circuits

The J30 returns to Madagascar with two stages at the COT (Club Olympique de Tananarive), offering young players the opportunity to earn points and compete against international opponents. Originally on the Madagascar Tennis Federation’s 2025 schedule but canceled due to security concerns related to last September’s unrest, the World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 is back

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FOOTBALL – U23 AFCON QUALIFIERS – The Barea plan two friendly matches

Following the withdrawal of the Comoros, the Madagascar U23 national team is planning to play two friendly matches before entering the second round of the AFCON qualifiers. Preparation matches: The Barea U23 secured their ticket to the second round of the U23 AFCON qualifiers—which also serves as a qualifier for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic

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MUAY THAI – KOSOVO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – Claudia Henri falls in the final

The best performance of her career. Germany-based athlete Claudia Toly Henri fell just short of the title, settling for the silver medal at the Amateur Muay Thai World Championships in Kosovo on Thursday evening. Representing Germany, the Malagasy fighter was defeated by Finland’s Eava Photo in the -54 kg category final at the Rughdi Ramosay

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