Living Guide

Event: Fanilo Voice, the triumphant return of talent shows in Madagascar

The “Fanilo Voice” talent show marked a successful comeback for this genre of event at the Ilo Hotel in Anosiala, crowning the talented Oncle Si during a premiere edition filled with emotions. A national tour and the creation of an academy to professionalize future Malagasy talents will be implemented soon. Captured & Published at: 2026-06-30 […]

Event: Fanilo Voice, the triumphant return of talent shows in Madagascar Read More »

They made a buzz…: Being twelve years old and Malagasy in Mangarivotra Sud…

Soaline was twelve years old. Her family lived in Mangarivotra Sud, a popular neighborhood in the major port city. Her greatest pride this year was undoubtedly having obtained her Certificate of Elementary Primary Studies (CEPE). In doing so, she gave a beautiful gift to her family, to her father and mother, who were seemingly modest

They made a buzz…: Being twelve years old and Malagasy in Mangarivotra Sud… Read More »

Grand Holidays: Four festivals on the horizon in the North

In Madagascar, the long school holidays also rhyme with the “three months of festivals.” Several organizations are announcing events across the country. First on the list is the “Volamena Betsiaka Festival,” which will be held in Ambilobe from July 28th to 30th. Ambatoriha Est, located in the Bealalana commune within the Sofia region, is also

Grand Holidays: Four festivals on the horizon in the North Read More »

5×5 Basketball: 20 universities compete in the first edition of Hoopfest

The Barea Stadium will host the inaugural edition of the 5×5 basketball tournament “Hoopfest,” organized by the University of Ambohidratrimo, from July 13th to 19th. Supported by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, this competition promises to become a major event for Malagasy youth. Twenty universities, both public and private, will face off on the

5×5 Basketball: 20 universities compete in the first edition of Hoopfest Read More »

Antsirabe/FIMPIMA Region: Graduation of the ‘Loharano’ Class

The ‘Loharano’ class is the name given to the students who completed their public speaking (kabary) training over eight months in Antsirabe. They successfully passed every stage of the program before this official graduation ceremony. A total of 356 individuals—comprising youth, children, and adults of all ages—have now been officially initiated into the FIMPIMA Lamba

Antsirabe/FIMPIMA Region: Graduation of the ‘Loharano’ Class Read More »

Diego-Suarez: Where Tourism Powers the Current

At the tip of the Great Island, electricity has become a fleeting visitor. It arrives at its own whim and leaves without warning, leaving behind only silence and defrosting freezers. Load shedding has become the norm, a way of governing. Shopkeepers are tallying their losses, restaurateurs see their reserves turning into waste, and artisans […]

Diego-Suarez: Where Tourism Powers the Current Read More »

Biosphere Reserves: Morondava raised awareness on the importance of these zones

Raising public awareness regarding the importance of Biosphere Reserves, which serve as a management model reconciling biodiversity conservation with the sustainable development of local communities: this is the objective of a panel discussion organized in Morondava, dedicated to the Tsimembo-Manambolomaty and Analamazaotra-Andasibe Biosphere Reserves, within the framework of joint celebrations. Captured & Published at: 2026-06-30

Biosphere Reserves: Morondava raised awareness on the importance of these zones Read More »

Scholarships: About thirty students ready to fly to Turkey

During its graduation ceremony in Ivato, the Maarif International School honored the departure of its students to Turkey, supported by excellence scholarship programs. The focus is set on international higher education. Starting next October, nearly thirty high school graduates from the institution will begin their university studies in Turkey. Captured & Published at: 2026-06-30 17:17:34

Scholarships: About thirty students ready to fly to Turkey Read More »

Service Clubs: Michaela Rakotoarivelo takes the helm of Lions Club Antananarivo Ilohasina

The fight against childhood cancer, on the one hand, and education and youth, on the other, will constitute the main pillars of the Lions Club Antananarivo Ilohasina’s program for 2026-2027. A new term has indeed begun under the leadership of the club’s new president, Michaela Rakotoarivelo, who succeeds Rina Robson following the ceremony. Captured &

Service Clubs: Michaela Rakotoarivelo takes the helm of Lions Club Antananarivo Ilohasina Read More »

ROAMING – SEASIDE – Homeless children occupy leisure area

Since February, development work has been carried out at the Filao leisure area, located between the Central Bank and the headquarters of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The site is managed by the Mahajanga urban commune. A 3×3 basketball court has been set up, and stalls for skewer vendors have also been refurbished. Inflatable

ROAMING – SEASIDE – Homeless children occupy leisure area Read More »