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Madagascar

Surprise reopening of vanilla approval requests

Vanilla exporters who submitted their approval requests in August but did not get the green light, now have an additional grace period in which to get their houses in order.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 27.11.2025

The details of Mauritius' massive asset freeze targeting Mamy Ravatomanga

In Mauritius last month the supreme court ordered the immediate freezing of the assets of the prominent Malagasy businessman Maminiaina Ravatomanga, those of his entourage and of more than forty affiliated companies.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 25.11.2025

Inner circles
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Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, in Antananarivo on 17 October 2025. © Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters

Subscribers only Politics 21.11.2025

French company Proparco in talks to join Volobe hydroelectric dam financing

The Agence Française de Développement subsidiary that's dedicated to private sector financing is discussing its involvement in the new shareholders' agreement of the Compagnie Générale d'Hydroélectricité de Volobe.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 21.11.2025

Home of Mamy Ravatomanga ally searched

Little known to the general public, Malagasy businesswoman Florence Ehrart had her home searched on 12 November by the new authorities.

Subscribers only Politics 13.11.2025

French lawmaker Bruno Fuchs to sound out Antananarivo

The chairman of the French National Assembly's foreign affairs committee is due to arrive in the Malagasy capital to gauge the mood of the new authorities in power in the country.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.11.2025

Just pardoned, Rafanoharana puts himself at the service of the new government

The 50-year-old will work alongside the Minister of Justice, Fanirisoa Ernaivo, within a task force currently being formed.

Subscribers only Politics 06.11.2025

New PM reveals ambitions to economic stakeholders

At a meeting with the private sector, Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo confirmed the government commitment to the Sahofika and Volobe hydroelectric projects. The construction of the high-voltage power line between Antananarivo and Tamatave was also discussed.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy, Politics 05.11.2025

African Union plays Malagasy crisis by ear

The panafrican organisation's involvement in Madagascar seems to be out of step with needs in the country after the violence that brought about a change in regime in Antananarivo.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 03.11.2025

New season's vanilla exporters chosen, despite political crisis

Notwithstanding the upheaval on the island, some 90 producers of the precious pod have finally obtained the green light for the 2025-2026 overseas sales season.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 31.10.2025

Despite the political crisis, chancelleries bide their time

Having maintained a very low profile since the start of the political turmoil, diplomats and financial backers in Antananarivo are closely monitoring the situation. Keen to avoid an economic and social recession post-coup, for now they are not considering a suspension of financial support.

Subscribers only Finance, Politics 29.10.2025

A procession of politicos visits CAPSAT military unit

There has been an increase in visits by self-serving parties to CAPSAT, a unit that played a crucial role in the fall of Andry Rajoelina.

Subscribers only Politics 20.10.2025

Pretoria exasperated over SADC procrastination in Malagasy crisis

MADAGASCAR | The Southern African Development Community has taken its time before issuing a cautious statement referring to its "grave concern" about the situation in Madagascar.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 16.10.2025

SADC sends mediation delegation to Antananarivo

Given the critical situation in Madagascar, with the military taking power and Andry Rajoelina fleeing, the Southern African Development Community has decided to urgently send in a delegation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.10.2025

Presidency asks Meta to take action on Gen Z movement

The Malagasy presidency contacted the Californian giant Meta in early October. Antananarivo is demanding targeted measures against a dozen Facebook accounts, which the authorities accuse of calling for insurrection.

Subscribers only Politics 14.10.2025

Andry Rajoelina's latest instructions

Breaking news published on 13/10/25 at 18:45 GMT: While his whereabouts remain secret, President Andry Rajoelina held a remote meeting with his cabinet on the morning of 13 October, reaffirming his ability to govern. At the same time, he held a series of consultations with several of his counterparts across the continent throughout the weekend to ensure their support.

Subscribers only Politics 13.10.2025

President of Madagascar Andry Rajoelina in Paris, July 2024.

President Rajoelina holes up in capital to try to resolve coup crisis

Breaking news published on 11/10/25 at 20:20 GMT: The Madagascan president and his bodyguards barricaded themselves in a building in Antanaravo after army officers mutinied on 11 October. He is attempting from there to organise a response with the support of troops who remain loyal to him.

Subscribers only Politics 11.10.2025

Madagascar soldiers join demonstrators calling for the resignation of President Andry Rajoelina in Antananarivo, on 11 October 2025.

Opposition figures living in France targeted by Rajoelina in Gen Z crackdown

The current wave of protests have reignited tensions between Paris and Antananarivo concerning the extradition of political activists based in France who are accused of contributing to the country's destabilisation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.10.2025

Protest movement inflicts collateral damage on vanilla sector

The interministerial decree for the opening of the 2025-2026 campaign still hasn't been proclaimed. Nor has the list of approved exporters of the precious spice for the coming season been announced.

Subscribers only Commodity traders 10.10.2025

The hidden career of General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo

The military official's appointment was kept secret until the end by President Andry Rajoelina's entourage. Little known by the public, the general, who also worked as a DJ, has in reality been an active supporter of the head of state since 2009.

Subscribers only Politics 09.10.2025

General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo, new Malagasy prime minister in Antananarivo, on 6 October 2025.

Indian community businesses bear brunt of looting

Several businesses belonging to the Karana community have been targeted by looting and arson. This violence is a reminder of the tensions facing these major economic players, who are regularly singled out during times of crisis.

Free access Business 08.10.2025

One of the stores vandalised at the Tana Waterfront shopping centre in Antananarivo on 25 September 2025.

Andry Rajoelina takes final gamble

Breaking news published on 06/10/25, at 14:00 GMT - Severely weakened by the ongoing wave of protests, the Malagasy president is preparing to appoint his new PM, and has just settled on his new chief of staff.

Subscribers only Politics 06.10.2025

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina in Paris, France, on 5 October 2024.

Tourism sector loses $2m in days following Gen Z protests

On the recommendation of ambassadors in Madagascar, foreign tourists have been cancelling their trips in droves, which is having an impact all the way down the value chain.

Subscribers only Business 03.10.2025

Masonic trio splits off to form new lodge

Three Freemasons have resigned from the Grand Loge Traditionnelle et Symbolique de Madagascar federation to establish a new lodge in Antananarivo.

Subscribers only Politics 02.10.2025

Head office of Andry Rajoelina's company sacked

The head office of advertising print firm Injet, founded by Andry Rajoelina, was targeted in the 25-September demonstrations. Blocked for several hours in New York, where he was taking part in the UN General Assembly, the Malagasy president was finally able to leave the US this morning.

Subscribers only Politics 26.09.2025

Burning shops during a demonstration in Antananarivo on 25 September 2025.

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Madagascar

Surprise reopening of vanilla approval requests

The details of Mauritius' massive asset freeze targeting Mamy Ravatomanga

Inner circles
All the president's military men

French company Proparco in talks to join Volobe hydroelectric dam financing

Home of Mamy Ravatomanga ally searched

French lawmaker Bruno Fuchs to sound out Antananarivo

Just pardoned, Rafanoharana puts himself at the service of the new government

New PM reveals ambitions to economic stakeholders

African Union plays Malagasy crisis by ear

New season's vanilla exporters chosen, despite political crisis

Despite the political crisis, chancelleries bide their time

A procession of politicos visits CAPSAT military unit

Pretoria exasperated over SADC procrastination in Malagasy crisis

SADC sends mediation delegation to Antananarivo

Presidency asks Meta to take action on Gen Z movement

Andry Rajoelina's latest instructions

President Rajoelina holes up in capital to try to resolve coup crisis

Opposition figures living in France targeted by Rajoelina in Gen Z crackdown

Protest movement inflicts collateral damage on vanilla sector

The hidden career of General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo

Indian community businesses bear brunt of looting

Andry Rajoelina takes final gamble

Tourism sector loses $2m in days following Gen Z protests

Masonic trio splits off to form new lodge

Head office of Andry Rajoelina's company sacked

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Madagascar

Surprise reopening of vanilla approval requests

The details of Mauritius' massive asset freeze targeting Mamy Ravatomanga

Inner circles All the president's military men

French company Proparco in talks to join Volobe hydroelectric dam financing

Home of Mamy Ravatomanga ally searched

French lawmaker Bruno Fuchs to sound out Antananarivo

Just pardoned, Rafanoharana puts himself at the service of the new government

New PM reveals ambitions to economic stakeholders

African Union plays Malagasy crisis by ear

New season's vanilla exporters chosen, despite political crisis

Despite the political crisis, chancelleries bide their time

A procession of politicos visits CAPSAT military unit

Pretoria exasperated over SADC procrastination in Malagasy crisis

SADC sends mediation delegation to Antananarivo

Presidency asks Meta to take action on Gen Z movement

Andry Rajoelina's latest instructions

President Rajoelina holes up in capital to try to resolve coup crisis

Opposition figures living in France targeted by Rajoelina in Gen Z crackdown

Protest movement inflicts collateral damage on vanilla sector

The hidden career of General Ruphin Fortunat Zafisambo

Indian community businesses bear brunt of looting

Andry Rajoelina takes final gamble

Tourism sector loses $2m in days following Gen Z protests

Masonic trio splits off to form new lodge

Head office of Andry Rajoelina's company sacked

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