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Madagascar

Junta turns to ex-president Rajaonarimampianina's former circle

Following the coup, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina has replaced several political leaders deemed too close to Andry Rajoelina. He's relying on figures who were in office between 2014 and 2018.

Subscribers only Politics 06.02.2026

Construction firms from France hunt down opportunities in Antananarivo

Due to a coincidence, delegations representing two French construction companies, Matière and Vinci, are currently in Antananarivo.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 30.01.2026

Russian bank PSB deputy chairman's intriguing visit to Antananarivo

Vice president of Russian state-owned Promsvyazbank, Mikhail Dorofeev, in Vladivostok, Russia, September 2025. © Facebook

Subscribers only Finance 28.01.2026

Foreign affairs minister attends key meetings in Paris

The Malagasy foreign minister's official visit to the French capital comes amid renewed trade relations between France and Madagascar.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 23.01.2026

Randrianirina's balancing act between Trump, Putin and the deep blue sea

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

Subscribers only Defence, Business, Diplomacy 21.01.2026

Commander-in-chief over the southern Indian Ocean zone expected in Antananarivo

French General Jean de Monicault is expected to arrive in the Madagascan capital around 21 January for a series of meetings on defence cooperation between Paris and Madagascar.

Subscribers only Defence 20.01.2026

MEDEF International on mission in Antananarivo

Two representatives of the French employers' federation are visiting the country to follow up on the economic round tables held in spring 2025 on the occasion of Emmanuel Macron's state visit. They also intend to establish initial contact with the new authorities.

Subscribers only Business 19.01.2026

Jirama placed under temporary military control

Israeli Ron Weiss, at the head of the national water and electricity company since 2024, is getting ready to step down from his position. He is expected to be replaced by an army general.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 14.01.2026

Businessman Serge Jovial Imbeh courted by the new regime

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina approached former presidential candidate Serge Jovial Imbeh to offer him the role of intermediary between the regime and its Western partners.

Subscribers only Politics 14.01.2026

Ambassador to China asks to stay

Relieved of his duties at the end of November, Jean-Louis Robinson is seeking the assistance of Minister of Foreign Affairs Christine Razanamahasoa.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 13.01.2026

In Focus
Donald Trump's secret plans in Antananarivo

Following up on discussions begun in Dubai, the White House dispatched three emissaries to meet with Colonel Michael Randrianirina to discuss sensitive security and economic matters. Africa Intelligence reveals the backdrop to this confidential mission.

Subscribers only Defence, Diplomacy 09.01.2026

Businessman Daya Koufali rises from the shadows of the junta

Koufali, also known as "Paul Sylvestra", who is a relative of junta head Michaël Randrianirina, is the focus of much speculation due to his alleged influence and increasing exposure on the political scene.

Subscribers only Defence 09.01.2026

Energy Fuels revamps Madagascar division

British agency Africa Practice will no longer be responsible for communications for the Base Toliara mining project, now rebranded Vara Mada.

Subscribers only Mining 23.12.2025

Spotlight
Inner workings of the rapprochement between Paris and the Malagasy junta

Head of diplomacy Christine Razanamahasoa is expected in the French capital at the Foreign Affairs Ministry next month. This visit will officially mark the resumption of dialogue with France, a few months after the overthrow of Andry Rajoelina.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.12.2025

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Paris, in 2022.

Train transport company Madarail appoints new CEO

The Malagasy railway company has appointed a new interim CEO: Emeric Rakotovao quietly took up his post on 10 December.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 19.12.2025

Macky Sall makes intriguing visit to Antananarivo to talk UN, diplomacy and business

The former Senegalese president has embarked on a low-key trip to Madagascar, where he was received by the head of the junta. Campaigning to succeed António Guterres as head of the United Nations, the ex-leader is taking the opportunity to hold a series of political talks and business meetings.

Subscribers only Business, Diplomacy 16.12.2025

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall in February 2024 near Dakar.

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Madagascar

Junta turns to ex-president Rajaonarimampianina's former circle

Construction firms from France hunt down opportunities in Antananarivo

Russian bank PSB deputy chairman's intriguing visit to Antananarivo

Foreign affairs minister attends key meetings in Paris

Randrianirina's balancing act between Trump, Putin and the deep blue sea

Commander-in-chief over the southern Indian Ocean zone expected in Antananarivo

MEDEF International on mission in Antananarivo

Jirama placed under temporary military control

Businessman Serge Jovial Imbeh courted by the new regime

Ambassador to China asks to stay

In Focus
Donald Trump's secret plans in Antananarivo

Businessman Daya Koufali rises from the shadows of the junta

Energy Fuels revamps Madagascar division

Spotlight
Inner workings of the rapprochement between Paris and the Malagasy junta

Train transport company Madarail appoints new CEO

Macky Sall makes intriguing visit to Antananarivo to talk UN, diplomacy and business

What with regular breakdowns and flaws, ports are vulnerable to fraud

Jacob Zuma offers support to Colonel Michael Randrianirina

Junta head Randrianirina makes secret trip to Dubai

US firm Symbion Power loses final round in power plant dispute to Vision Madagascar

Fate of magistrates close to former president Rajoelina hang in the balance

Amid a financial scandal, the free-trade zone companies body, the GEFP, changes leadership

Antananarivo loosens vanilla sector regulations to reassure Washington

Junta regains control of Malagasy student residences in Paris

Surprise reopening of vanilla approval requests

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Madagascar

Junta turns to ex-president Rajaonarimampianina's former circle

Construction firms from France hunt down opportunities in Antananarivo

Russian bank PSB deputy chairman's intriguing visit to Antananarivo

Foreign affairs minister attends key meetings in Paris

Randrianirina's balancing act between Trump, Putin and the deep blue sea

Commander-in-chief over the southern Indian Ocean zone expected in Antananarivo

MEDEF International on mission in Antananarivo

Jirama placed under temporary military control

Businessman Serge Jovial Imbeh courted by the new regime

Ambassador to China asks to stay

In Focus Donald Trump's secret plans in Antananarivo

Businessman Daya Koufali rises from the shadows of the junta

Energy Fuels revamps Madagascar division

Spotlight Inner workings of the rapprochement between Paris and the Malagasy junta

Train transport company Madarail appoints new CEO

Macky Sall makes intriguing visit to Antananarivo to talk UN, diplomacy and business

What with regular breakdowns and flaws, ports are vulnerable to fraud

Jacob Zuma offers support to Colonel Michael Randrianirina

Junta head Randrianirina makes secret trip to Dubai

US firm Symbion Power loses final round in power plant dispute to Vision Madagascar

Fate of magistrates close to former president Rajoelina hang in the balance

Amid a financial scandal, the free-trade zone companies body, the GEFP, changes leadership

Antananarivo loosens vanilla sector regulations to reassure Washington

Junta regains control of Malagasy student residences in Paris

Surprise reopening of vanilla approval requests

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Africa Intelligence on social media

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In Focus
Donald Trump's secret plans in Antananarivo

Spotlight
Inner workings of the rapprochement between Paris and the Malagasy junta