Living Guide

July promises to be a memorable month for the Malagasy cultural scene. Following a first edition dedicated to Fanja Andriamanantena, the Live Stage returns to La Balançoire with a lineup featuring two icons: Denise, known as the Queen of Malagasy music, and Jaojoby, the King of Salegy. Designed as a concept of intimate concerts, the […]

Madagascan trail running is shining brightly on the international stage. Freshly crowned at the UTOP (Ultra Trail des Ô Plateaux) in Madagascar, Dina and Kevin confirmed their status as champions by completing the Ut4M (Ultra Tour des 4 Massifs) in France. The two flag-bearers of the Great Island have made their mark. Captured & Published

Malagasy judoka Kenzo Andria departed Madagascar on July 15th for Casablanca, Morocco, where he will participate in his very first African Judo Championships in the cadet and junior categories. This marks a significant milestone in the young athlete’s career as he prepares to represent the Great Island on the continental stage. Captured & Published at:

A major figure in Malagasy music, Ramy Franck left a mark on several generations through his style, timeless songs, and commitment to cultural identity. Some voices transcend eras and remain intimately linked to the memories of a generation. That of Ramy Franck, whose real name was François de Sales Rakotomanana, is one of them. Having

The peak tourist season is in full swing in Mahajanga. The installation of attractions and water leisure equipment in authorized areas was completed this week. The Mahajanga seaside and the tourist village are the city’s main entertainment hubs. They regularly host temporary leisure spaces featuring inflatable slides, water games, children’s rides, and carousels. During this

Preparation conditions and equipment often remain out of sync with the demands of modern sports, acting as a barrier for athletes aiming for the elite level. High-level sports no longer rely solely on talent, courage, and willpower. The quality of coaching, infrastructure, and training and competition equipment has become an essential element of performance. In

The Malagasy national team will attempt to defend its title at the Mixed Youth World Championships. The tournament will take place from July 30 to August 2 in Santa Susanna, Spain. As the defending champion, the Malagasy team for the U18 Mixed Youth World Championships consists of four players: Harison Clarito Andriambelonony (C2BA) and Avotiana

The capital, like other cities on the island, vibrated to the rhythm of the 2026 World Cup final. As one of the host countries for the 23rd World Cup and specifically for the grand final between the world’s two best teams, Spain and Argentina, the United States Embassy in Madagascar organized an evening for its

Relief for pétanque enthusiasts: the six players from the two Malagasy national pétanque teams have finally obtained their visas for France. They departed Madagascar on Monday to join France, where they will be able to participate in the summer tournaments, according to the Malagasy Boules Sports Federation (FSBM). Their departure puts an end to several

A difficult end to the tournament for the Malagasy women’s national tennis team. After being defeated 2-1 by Algeria and then by the same score against Zimbabwe during the classification matches held this weekend in Gaborone, Botswana, Madagascar finished the 2026 Billie Jean King Cup Africa Group III in sixth place. However, the Great Island