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Government to follow World Bank's lead to get Madarail project back on track

The transport minister has announced the lifting of the suspension of the technical assistance contract between the state-controlled railway company and Vecturis, a Belgian firm specialising in the management of rail networks.

Subscribers only Transports 22.10.2026

French international partnerships minister plans Antananarivo visit

Éléonore Caroit's trip to the island could take place from 18 to 21 November, alongside a delegation from MEDEF International.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.10.2026

French MP on mission to Antananarivo

Responsible for monitoring official development assistance within the National Assembly’s finance committee, the MP for the 3rd constituency of the Côtes-d’Armor department also sits on the France–Madagascar friendship group.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Diplomacy 05.10.2026

Financial intelligence head travels to Russia to attend forum

The acting director-general of SAMIFIN, Haja Lalao Razanamanana, participated in the latest edition of the International Olympiad on Financial Security, which took place on 28 September in Krasnoyarsk, southern Russia.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 01.10.2026

French employers' body gears up for visit

Following a break, Medef International are planning to meet with Madagascar's authorities during a visit to the capital scheduled for late November. The delegation will review the 29 priority projects set out in the roadmap drawn up with its Malagasy counterpart, GEM.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.09.2026

Masonic lodges face pressure from the authorities

Two Malagasy Freemasons have been in custody since the end of July as part of an investigation led by the public prosecutor. Since then, the island's Masonic lodges have been trying to smooth relations with the current government.

Subscribers only Politics 28.09.2026

Authorities prevent fuel shortage in extremis

The country just came perilously close to a widespread fuel shortage. Authorities were forced to rush through the release of a ship's cargo at short notice.

Free access Energy 25.09.2026

Paris offers its support to save the shipyards of Diego-Suarez

The plan to turn the struggling shipbuilding company around is expected to consist of two main elements: investment and training.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Transports 24.09.2026

IMF reconsiders $189m in funding after initial delay

The Bretton Woods institution will review Antananarivo's case on 30 September, following the surprise postponement in July.

Subscribers only Finance 23.09.2026

Junta abandons both vanilla house projects

In Antananarivo, the renovation of the home of French industrialist Jean Laborde, which was to be transformed into a showcase for the Madagascan vanilla industry, is no longer among the priorities of the junta led by Colonel Michaël Randrianirina.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Politics 18.09.2026

Colonel Michael Randrianirina to hold talks with Macron before EU and UN visits

Due to meet the French president on the sidelines of the International Space Summit, Madagascar's transitional president will then travel on to Belgium before flying to the United States, where he will take part in the United Nations General Assembly.

Malagasy President Michael Randrianirina in Nairobi, on 12 May 2026.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.09.2026

Junta-chartered tanker arrives with its petrol delivery

State Procurement of Madagascar's order for petrol, currently anchored off the coast of Toamasina, illustrates President Michaël Randrianirina’s determination to regain control over fuel import channels.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 09.09.2026

In Port Louis, Mamy Ravatomanga fights prison detention

The detention battle surrounding the Malagasy businessman, who is being held at Melrose prison in eastern Mauritius, will continue before a specialist court on 9 September.

Subscribers only Politics 08.09.2026

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French justice probes Mamy Ravatomanga's business dealings

After some 300 days in detention at Melrose prison, ex-president Andry Rajoelina's former key aide continues to battle for release on bail. Three magistrates from the French financial prosecutor's office went to question the entrepreneur in Mauritius.

Malagasy businessman Maminiaina Ravatomanga in Antananarivo, in October 2023.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 03.09.2026

Sovereign wealth fund finally appoints board

In July, nearly three months after ex-general Béni Xavier Rasolofonirina was appointed interim head, the FSM sovereign wealth fund adopted a new organisational structure. The team includes members from the presidency, prime minister's office and finance ministry.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 01.09.2026

Colonel Michael Randrianirina shakes up the oil import sector

The Malagasy junta leader wants to bypass the island's long-standing petrol suppliers. A new tanker, chartered by the Nigerian trader Sahara Energy, is expected to arrive early September at the port of Tamatave, in the east of the country.

Malagasy President Michael Randrianirina in Antananarivo, on 26 June 2026.

Subscribers only Energy 28.08.2026

French firm Artelia oversees studies for Diego-Suarez port expansion

The consultancy agency headed by Benoît Clocheret was among the French companies that accompanied Emmanuel Macron during his state visit to Madagascar in April 2025, when Andry Rajoelina was still in power.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 28.08.2026

AGOA extension exposes fresh row over Asian inputs

On the margins of the legislative process, debates over modernising the African Growth and Opportunity Act are intensifying.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.08.2026

Businessman Ylias Akbaraly hires ex-French TV presenter Vincent Cerutti

The former television presenter has gradually distanced himself from the media since the start of the year. He has just accompanied the businessman on his recent tour of France, organised to mark the publication of his book, published by Fayard.

Subscribers only 24.08.2026

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Sisi vows diplomatic and economic support for Randrianirina

In search of economic openings, Egypt's head of state has agreed to back the Malagasy colonel on the regional African stage. The junta chief has been struggling to gain legitimacy after seizing power in last year's coup.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Malagasy counterpart, Michael Randrianirina.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.08.2026

IMF puts financing on hold after fuel price reform delay

Due to the failure of Colonel Michael Randrianirina's junta to apply a mechanism recommended by the International Monetary Fund, the institution has postponed a disbursement totalling $189m.

A TotalEnergies petrol station off Route Nationale 7 (RN7) in Ambatofitorahana, Madagascar.

Subscribers only Politics 31.07.2026

Colonel Michael Randrianirina courts investment in Cairo

The head of state, who has begun a three-day official visit to Egypt, is due to meet with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Subscribers only 29.07.2026

Vanilla exporters challenge use of old CNV vanilla council's funds

The debate over how to deploy $35m inherited from the Conseil National de la Vanille, the former body regulating the vanilla industry, has taken a new turn. The sector's sole trade association, the GEVM, is opposing a plan to use part of the money to buy back stock and is demanding clarification from the junta.

Workers drying vanilla in the sun in Bemalamatra, northern Madagascar, in May 2016.

Subscribers only Commodity Traders 24.07.2026

Businessman Hassanein Hiridjee's Fondation H set to close its Paris space

The gallery devoted to African contemporary art, run by the philanthropic arm of the Axian conglomerate, is set to close as it refocuses on the continent.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.07.2026

Relations between junta and SADC go south

Colonel Michael Randrianirina's government is under pressure from the Southern African Development Community, which is demanding a clear timetable for a return to constitutional order. Angered by this, the head of state suspects the regional organisation of being under the influence of his opponents.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.07.2026

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Government to follow World Bank's lead to get Madarail project back on track

French international partnerships minister plans Antananarivo visit

French MP on mission to Antananarivo

Financial intelligence head travels to Russia to attend forum

French employers' body gears up for visit

Masonic lodges face pressure from the authorities

Authorities prevent fuel shortage in extremis

Paris offers its support to save the shipyards of Diego-Suarez

IMF reconsiders $189m in funding after initial delay

Junta abandons both vanilla house projects

Colonel Michael Randrianirina to hold talks with Macron before EU and UN visits

Junta-chartered tanker arrives with its petrol delivery

In Port Louis, Mamy Ravatomanga fights prison detention

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French justice probes Mamy Ravatomanga's business dealings

Sovereign wealth fund finally appoints board

Colonel Michael Randrianirina shakes up the oil import sector

French firm Artelia oversees studies for Diego-Suarez port expansion

AGOA extension exposes fresh row over Asian inputs

Businessman Ylias Akbaraly hires ex-French TV presenter Vincent Cerutti

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Sisi vows diplomatic and economic support for Randrianirina

IMF puts financing on hold after fuel price reform delay

Colonel Michael Randrianirina courts investment in Cairo

Vanilla exporters challenge use of old CNV vanilla council's funds

Businessman Hassanein Hiridjee's Fondation H set to close its Paris space

Relations between junta and SADC go south

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Government to follow World Bank's lead to get Madarail project back on track

French international partnerships minister plans Antananarivo visit

French MP on mission to Antananarivo

Financial intelligence head travels to Russia to attend forum

French employers' body gears up for visit

Masonic lodges face pressure from the authorities

Authorities prevent fuel shortage in extremis

Paris offers its support to save the shipyards of Diego-Suarez

IMF reconsiders $189m in funding after initial delay

Junta abandons both vanilla house projects

Colonel Michael Randrianirina to hold talks with Macron before EU and UN visits

Junta-chartered tanker arrives with its petrol delivery

In Port Louis, Mamy Ravatomanga fights prison detention

Spotlight French justice probes Mamy Ravatomanga's business dealings

Sovereign wealth fund finally appoints board

Colonel Michael Randrianirina shakes up the oil import sector

French firm Artelia oversees studies for Diego-Suarez port expansion

AGOA extension exposes fresh row over Asian inputs

Businessman Ylias Akbaraly hires ex-French TV presenter Vincent Cerutti

Spotlight Sisi vows diplomatic and economic support for Randrianirina

IMF puts financing on hold after fuel price reform delay

Colonel Michael Randrianirina courts investment in Cairo

Vanilla exporters challenge use of old CNV vanilla council's funds

Businessman Hassanein Hiridjee's Fondation H set to close its Paris space

Relations between junta and SADC go south

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French justice probes Mamy Ravatomanga's business dealings

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Sisi vows diplomatic and economic support for Randrianirina