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Madagascar

Ex-foreign minister Christine Razanamahasoa eyes diplomatic return

With strong ties to Western partners, the minister, replaced by Alice N'Diaye at the last reshuffle, is poised to re-emerge on the international stage.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 05.05.2026

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Tension mounts between Antananarivo and Paris

French ambassador, Arnaud Guillois, the day of President Randrianirina's investiture, Antananarivo, 17 October 2025.© Rafalia Henitsoa/Anadolu via AFP

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SADC tasks Malawi's former president with mission to Antananarivo

Joyce Banda is visiting Madagascar as part of a Southern African Development Community Panel of Elders mission. This visit forms part of a series of consultations aimed at assessing the political situation in Madagascar.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 29.04.2026

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French airports group ADP gears up to leave the country

The entrance to Ivato International Airport, near Antananarivo, in June 2022.© Mamyrael/AFP

Subscribers only Infrastructure 28.04.2026

Diego-Suarez port upgrade nears funding breakthrough

Diego-Suarez Port, Madagascar, in June 2017.© Ariadne Van Zandbergen/Alamy

Free access Defence, Diplomacy 27.04.2026

First lady Elisa Berthine Randrianirina launches foundation

As with her predecessor, Mialy Rajoelina, Michael Randrianirina's wife has moved to build a soft-power platform through the launch of Fanjiry. Based at Iavoloha palace, the association says it will support national development and Malagasy solidarity.

Subscribers only Politics 24.04.2026

Suspects named after foiled coup attempt

The authorities have detained more than a dozen individuals suspected of involvement in an alleged plot to assassinate Michael Randrianirina and overthrow the government.

Subscribers only Politics 21.04.2026

Madagascar's leader, Michael Randrianirina in Antananarivo, in October 2025.

Prime minister chooses new diplomatic adviser

The Malagasy head of government, Mamitiana Rajaonarison, has selected a diplomat, until now posted in France, to replace Ibrahim Norbert Richard, appointed to the Indian Ocean Commission.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.04.2026

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The story behind Edgard Razafindravahy's forced resignation from the IOC

Under pressure from the junta led by Colonel Michael Randrianirina, the secretary general of the Indian Ocean Commission ended up taking the initiative by bringing an end to his term, which was nonetheless due to run until 2028.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 16.04.2026

Prime minister leads mission to Washington

Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison is set to make his first official overseas visit on 16 April when he travels to Washington, with his priority on renewing AGOA. Accompanied by Malagasy officials and private sector representatives, he will attend the spring meetings of the World Bank and the IMF.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 15.04.2026

French group Adit scouts out Antananarivo

The Parisian lobbying and communications agency Next Step Influence, formerly ESL Rivington, sent a delegation to Antananarivo in late March.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 03.04.2026

The junta requisitions TotalEnergies' fuel to fly Russian planes

Colonel Michael Randrianirina has reallocated part of the French major's kerosene to enable aircraft controlled by Moscow to land in and take off from Ivato International Airport.

Subscribers only Energy 02.04.2026

New ambassador appointed to head Paris embassy

A member of the Malagasy diaspora in France, this former TotalEnergies executive is set to move to the French capital shortly, where he will take up a post that has been vacant for nearly a year.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 31.03.2026

Crackdown on Rajoelina circle continues

Led by the new head of state, this campaign against supporters of the former president is now also targeting the close associates of Maminiaina Ravatomanga, known as "Mamy", who is currently detained in Mauritius.

Subscribers only Politics 27.03.2026

Freemasonry regains its footing after the coup

Shaken by the fall of former president Andry Rajoelina in October 2025, Malagasy freemasonry is gradually finding its feet again.

Subscribers only Politics 26.03.2026

Mamy Ravatomanga case threatens Mauritius financial rating

The case involving the billionaire detained in Mauritius on suspicion of money laundering could affect the country's next assessment by the Financial Action Task Force, set to take place in 2027.

Subscribers only Finance 20.03.2026

Close Touadéra allies deepen Bangui–Antananarivo axis

A pair of special advisers to the Central African president was received by the head of the Malagasy junta, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, just after he sent an emissary to the Central African capital for talks with senior Wagner figures.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.03.2026

Former Andry Rajoelina supporters purged

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, now leading Madagascar's Refoundation, has moved swiftly against those close to the former president. Several of his associates have been forced to flee, while others are already in detention.

Subscribers only Politics 18.03.2026

Former Senate speaker Rakotovao candidate as ambassador to Brussels

Former interim president and ex-Senate speaker under Hery Rajaonarimampianina, he aspires to lead the Malagasy chancellery in Brussels and replace Jean-Omer Beriziky, whose diplomatic career was swept out from under his feet by the customary reshuffle of ambassadors that takes place when a new administration takes office.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.03.2026

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Madagascar

Ex-foreign minister Christine Razanamahasoa eyes diplomatic return

Spotlight
Tension mounts between Antananarivo and Paris

SADC tasks Malawi's former president with mission to Antananarivo

Spotlight
French airports group ADP gears up to leave the country

Diego-Suarez port upgrade nears funding breakthrough

First lady Elisa Berthine Randrianirina launches foundation

Suspects named after foiled coup attempt

Prime minister chooses new diplomatic adviser

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The story behind Edgard Razafindravahy's forced resignation from the IOC

Prime minister leads mission to Washington

French group Adit scouts out Antananarivo

The junta requisitions TotalEnergies' fuel to fly Russian planes

New ambassador appointed to head Paris embassy

Crackdown on Rajoelina circle continues

Freemasonry regains its footing after the coup

Mamy Ravatomanga case threatens Mauritius financial rating

Close Touadéra allies deepen Bangui–Antananarivo axis

Former Andry Rajoelina supporters purged

Former Senate speaker Rakotovao candidate as ambassador to Brussels

Ex-prime minister Christian Ntsay files for asylum in France

Pro-Russian networks thrive alongside rapprochement with Moscow

A former politician resurfaces alongside Randrianirina

Macron-Randrianirina lunch meeting menu

Washington questions port security

Business delegation to travel to Paris in wake of Randrianirina's Paris visit

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Madagascar

Ex-foreign minister Christine Razanamahasoa eyes diplomatic return

Spotlight Tension mounts between Antananarivo and Paris

SADC tasks Malawi's former president with mission to Antananarivo

Spotlight French airports group ADP gears up to leave the country

Diego-Suarez port upgrade nears funding breakthrough

First lady Elisa Berthine Randrianirina launches foundation

Suspects named after foiled coup attempt

Prime minister chooses new diplomatic adviser

Spotlight The story behind Edgard Razafindravahy's forced resignation from the IOC

Prime minister leads mission to Washington

French group Adit scouts out Antananarivo

The junta requisitions TotalEnergies' fuel to fly Russian planes

New ambassador appointed to head Paris embassy

Crackdown on Rajoelina circle continues

Freemasonry regains its footing after the coup

Mamy Ravatomanga case threatens Mauritius financial rating

Close Touadéra allies deepen Bangui–Antananarivo axis

Former Andry Rajoelina supporters purged

Former Senate speaker Rakotovao candidate as ambassador to Brussels

Ex-prime minister Christian Ntsay files for asylum in France

Pro-Russian networks thrive alongside rapprochement with Moscow

A former politician resurfaces alongside Randrianirina

Macron-Randrianirina lunch meeting menu

Washington questions port security

Business delegation to travel to Paris in wake of Randrianirina's Paris visit

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Tension mounts between Antananarivo and Paris

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French airports group ADP gears up to leave the country

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The story behind Edgard Razafindravahy's forced resignation from the IOC