Living Guide

The challenge of catching up. Malagasy youth, like their counterparts across Africa, face a shared reality: a significant lag compared to the rest of the world in terms of science, technology, and innovation. “This gap depends largely on political will; secondly, it can also be a result of economic fragility. However, these elements are complementary,”

A solo victory. Mathias Plantive, riding his Husqvarna, continues his streak of success. Mathias secured an effortless solo win in the overall standings and the Elite 1 category at the Ilakaka Grand Prix. This race, the first held outside the capital, served as the fourth round of the Madagascar Motocross Championship this past Sunday. He

The French-Malagasy artist and designer Sandrine Andria has received the Vermeil Medal from the Société Académique des Arts, Sciences et Lettres (Academic Society of Arts, Sciences and Letters), a recognition highlighting contemporary creation inspired by Malagasy heritage. Malagasy expertise is reaching a new milestone on the international stage. The multidisciplinary artist, designer, and entrepreneur Sandrine

Founded in 1960 by Gabriel Ramananjato, director of Gazety Basivava, and Jean-Louis Rakotonirina, the Rosa Club de l’Imerina (RCI) is celebrating its 65th anniversary this year. This longevity testifies to the strength of this Malagasy rugby institution, originating from the working-class neighborhood of III G Hangar in Antohomadinika. This Sunday, RCI will face RCSA in

Founded in 2012 by a group of classical music enthusiasts, the ICanto vocal ensemble has reached a new milestone with its performance of Bach’s Mass in B Minor. Over the years, ICanto has established itself as one of the leading vocal ensembles in Madagascar. Under the direction of Fitah Rasendrahasina, the group is built upon

Due to a resurgence of cases imported from Madagascar, health authorities in La Réunion are recommending that travelers heading to the ‘Great Island’ get vaccinated against Mpox before their departure. Madagascar is among the areas where the Mpox virus is actively circulating. In this context, the Regional Health Agency (ARS) of La Réunion is inviting

The second round of the Madagascar Asphalt Hill Climb Championship took place on Sunday in Imerinkasinina. Tovonen Jr has confirmed his dominance. Make that two. The young driver from the FMMSAM club, Juan Rakotojohary, also known as Tovonen Jr, driving a Renault Clio Motul in the M11 two-wheel drive group, remains untouchable. Tovonen Jr once