Living Guide

Mali, the African vice-champion, pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the Women’s Basketball World Cup by defeating Spain, the reigning European vice-champion, 82-73 in Berlin on Saturday. This marks Mali’s first-ever victory in the group stage of a World Cup and only the second win in their history in the competition. The Malian […]

Mixed fortunes for Malagasy clubs competing in African cups. The Centre de formation de football d’Andoharanofotsy (CFFA) defeated Lesotho’s Lijabatho FC (2-0) at the Côte d’Or Sports Complex in Mauritius during the first leg of the CAF Champions League preliminary round on Saturday evening. The team coached by Franck Rajaonarisamba, playing away from home for

Twenty-three years after their last triumph, Egypt has returned to the pinnacle of African women’s volleyball. Facing the Kenyan national team, the defending champions and ten-time African winners, the Egyptian side secured a 3-0 victory (25-22, 25-15, 25-15) in the final of the African Women’s Volleyball Championship held this Friday in the host country. This

A sold-out show, once again. All 7,000 tickets for the “Joely Marina Mafy” performance have been snapped up. Nearly 7,000 spectators are expected on September 13 at the Palais des Sports Mahamasina, ready to laugh for three non-stop hours starting at 3:00 PM. They will enjoy sketches crafted by Joely over the past six months,

Voara and Sahaza at Pho Resto. Most fans of acoustic variety music remember little Voara, a young girl whom Erick Manana brought onto the stage a few years ago. She has now grown up and will perform on the stage of Pho Resto Ivato, alongside Sahaza. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-05 07:23:52 (Madagascar Local Time

The Malagasy sports media landscape has a new player. Yesterday, at the Kianja Barea Mahamasina conference room, the strategic communication consulting firm Kizuna MG announced the official launch of AIKON Magazine, a premium quarterly publication dedicated to sports culture, performance, and well-being. Available starting September 1, 2026. Captured & Published at: 2026-09-05 07:09:02 (Madagascar Local

Two Malagasy clubs, CFFA and FC Rouge, enter the African arena today. Balancing ambition with logistical constraints, they carry the national colors high against Lijabatho FC and the Red Arrows. It is a significant challenge where every match becomes a battle for the honor of Malagasy football. A day of truth for Malagasy football. Captured

From development in Madagascar to a presentation in Japan, Kalanoro is reaching a new milestone on the international gaming scene. The game, created by the Malagasy studio Red Raketa, will be showcased at the Tokyo Game Show 2026, held from September 17 to 21 at Makuhari Messe, near Tokyo. Incubated by Booster Ony, Red Raketa

Three local players have been included in the pre-selection. Players likely to form the Madagascar national team for the first two matchdays of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers have received their call-ups. Three players from Disciples FC, namely Rado Rabemanantsoa, Bono Rabearivelo, and Andy Rakotondrajoa, are among those pre-selected. Expatriate players have also

At just 12 years old, Areyanna Raharinosy is preparing for a new international challenge. As the U14 vice-champion of Madagascar and ranked 42nd in Africa in her category, the young Malagasy tennis player will participate in the U14 African Championship in Morocco from September 7 to 12, thanks to a Wild Card and the financial