Living Guide

FOOTBALL – CAF CONFEDERATION CUP – Coach Dama barred from the bench

An unusual incident occurred during the CAF Confederation Cup. Abdou Amada, known as Dama, the head coach of FC Rouge—the reigning Madagascar Cup champions—was unable to take his place on the bench this Saturday against Zambia’s Red Arrows at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium in Ndola. Despite holding the A-license required by the CAF, he was […]

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HANDBALL – MADAGASCAR WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP – THBC challenges My-Sah in the final

The Madagascar senior women’s handball championship will feature a rematch between My-Sah Itasy and THBC today at the Mahamasina Sports Palace. Defending champion My-Sah from Itasy will face THBC, the 2025 runner-up, in a repeat of last year’s final, which the Itasy team won 25-24. In the semi-finals held on Tuesday, the defending champions secured

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MALAGASY DESIGN GAZE – Eleven perspectives reinvent materials

Malagasy materials are shifting in form and taking on a new dimension. For its second edition, Malagasy Design Gaze, the first design fair organized in Madagascar dedicated to local object and graphic design, will bring together eleven designers, artists, and artisans at the Gare Soarano, via the Orange Digital Center, from September 19 to October

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CLASSICAL MUSIC – Lanner Ensemble and Quatuor Squad in concert at the IFM

Madagascar Mozarteum is bringing together the Quatuor Squad and the Lanner Ensemble for the 172nd Noon Classical Concert, taking place on Tuesday, September 15, at the IFM Analakely. Two groups, two countries, and a shared passion for classical music. Organized by Madagascar Mozarteum, this 172nd edition will feature Madagascar’s own Quatuor Squad and the Lanner

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EXHIBITION – ‘Passerelle’ creates a dialogue between two generations of artists

The Institut français de Madagascar (IFM) brings together the works of Edouard Rajaona and Richianny Ratovo in an exhibition that confronts artistic heritage with contemporary creation. Painting connects two generations of artists here. Presented at the Institut français de Madagascar (IFM) from September 8 to October 10, the exhibition ‘Passerelle’ (Footbridge) juxtaposes the works of

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FOOTBALL – The Barea qualify for the second round of the U23 AFCON qualifiers after Comoros withdraw

It is now official. The Indian Ocean derby for the under-23 category will not take place. The Malagasy Football Federation (FMF) announced in a statement this Tuesday the withdrawal of Comoros from the U23 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. Following the withdrawal of the Comorian Coelacanths, the Barea have directly secured their ticket to the

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NAUTICAL SPORTS – The Malagasy national sailing team ‘Koera’ prepares in the Seychelles for the SSL Gold Cup

A first international camp for a first national team. The Malagasy national sailing team, named SSL Team Madagascar – Koera, is currently in the Seychelles to prepare for its participation in the SSL Gold Cup. Composed of ten sailors, including two women, the squad is conducting its training under the guidance of two coaches, one

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Music: Basta Lion denounces the “dirty system”

He never ceases to amaze his aficionados. He unveiled “Dirty system” last week, a track with sharp, incisive lyrics. The lion has emerged and poured out what was in his heart. Basta Lion does not only write “Colombian” style music. This time, he didn’t just make people dance; he addressed the “Dirty system”. Captured &

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Le Glacier: Chantal in ‘michaondraondra’ mode

The temple of Antananarivo nightlife is getting ready to welcome Chantal. She will take the stage at Le Glacier Analakely on Friday, September 11, for a tropical cabaret that promises to be very rhythmic. Driven by a meteoric rise, the singer confirms her status as a pop-tropical attraction. It is mainly with her hit track,

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