Living Guide

Rugby Union – Third Place Play-off: CEA and FTM Set for a Reunion

The battle for third place between the 2025 Madagascar champion, FTM, and the newly promoted CEA will have a special flavor, as six former Manjakaray club players are now in the ranks of the CEA. It is a third-place spot to fight for, but above all, a revenge match for FT Manjakaray. Defeated in the […]

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Iaro Razanakoto, GT3 Pilot: ‘We are still in the title race’

Iaro Razanakoto, the only international Gran Turismo driver in Africa, is currently visiting Madagascar for a ten-day vacation. He has been competing in the Thailand Super Series GT3 this season. Reflecting on the mid-season, Razanakoto noted a mix of challenges and successes, including podium finishes in Buriram and Bangsen, and a recent third-place finish in

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HEALTH – Traditional medicine stands the test of time

Herbal teas, ‘raokandro’ (traditional Malagasy medicine), and therapeutic massages continue to be part of the healthcare practices for some Malagasy people. These practices remain in use to alleviate various ailments and are also available at several points of sale. In Ambohimahitsy, Veroniaina explains that the use of these practices stems from knowledge passed down through

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5×5 Basketball U20 Girls: EBF and MB2ALL Dominate Their Pools

The U20 5×5 basketball national championship is in full swing in Fianarantsoa. After four days of competition, the battle is intensifying, and the tournament favorites are already making their ambitions clear. Two teams stand out: MB2ALL from Analamanga and EBF from Haute Matsiatra. In Pool B, MB2ALL confirmed its excellent start by defeating Fandrasa 42-26.

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MOTO MXOAN AFRICA – Jérémy and Steven take bronze

Six representatives, one podium. The Malagasy duo formed by Jérémy Rakotoarimanana, riding a KTM 250, and Georges Steven Karnezis, on a Fanatic 250, secured third place in the MX2 category with 42 points. They finished behind the South African team, credited with 101 points, and the Zimbabwean pair, with 69 points, during the Motocross of

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Team Sports: Kenya to face Cameroon in the African Women’s Volleyball Championship semi-finals, Egypt to play Rwanda

The four nations qualified for the semi-finals of the African Women’s Volleyball Championship have been confirmed. The semi-finals will take place this Thursday, September 3, at the Kasarani Arena in Nairobi, featuring top-tier matchups between the continent’s best teams. The Kenyan team, the defending champions, remains in the race to retain their title. As the

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FOOTBALL – Barea Ladies to face South Africa’s Banyana Banyana in away double-header for Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifiers

The Barea Ladies are set to play both matches against the Banyana Banyana on South African soil. This double-header is part of the second round of the African zone qualifiers for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. According to the Malagasy Football Federation, the first leg will take place on October 9, while the return

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INDIAN OCEAN – Mauritius allocates 20 million rupees for athlete preparation for the 2027 Island Games

With one year to go before the 12th edition of the Indian Ocean Island Games (JIOI), scheduled to take place in the Comoros from August 10 to 19, 2027, the Mauritian government has officially launched its preparations. According to the Mauritian press, a total budget of 20 million Mauritian rupees, approximately 425,000 US dollars, has

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Temps Fort Danse Festival: The third edition is in full swing

The Temps Fort Danse Festival, organized by the Institut français de Madagascar (IFM), is currently holding its third edition under the theme “Of Memory and Future.” Since August 22, the IFM Analakely has been hosting three weeks of performances, workshops, and screenings to celebrate dance in all its forms. Artists from Madagascar and the Indian

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