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Madagascar

Coup plotter Paul Rafanoharana's partner evacuated for medical treatment

Voahangy Andrianandrianina, imprisoned in connection with the ‘Apollo 21’ affair, has left Tsiafahy prison for treatment on Reunion Island.

Subscribers only Politics, Diplomacy 18.02.2025

Rajoelina gears up to bury hatchet with SADC

For the first time in August, Antananarivo will be taking on the rotating presidency of SADC for the next year. An opportunity to turn the page on the conflictual relationship between Andry Rajoelina and the regional organisation.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 17.02.2025

Belgian businessman jailed over land dispute

David Verly was placed under arrest on 9 January and will be tried in Antananarivo on 17 March in connection with a dispute over land on the island of Nosy Be.

Subscribers only Business 11.02.2025

MEPs question IMF over its financing of ‘destructive' road projects

Thirty-five MEPs have alerted the managing director of the International Monetary Fund to the 'disastrous' ecological and socio-economic impacts of two projects potentially financed by a forthcoming payment.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 30.01.2025

Ministry of Finance increases tax burden on businesses

In anticipation of future payments from the International Monetary Fund, which will be holding its next board meeting in March, the finance minister has tightened the conditions for companies facing a tax reassessment.

Subscribers only Finance 24.01.2025

New ambassador to the US faces raft of challenges

Former minister Lantosoa Rakotomalala, who was appointed by President Andry Rajoelina, has been tasked with strengthening trade relations when Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 20.01.2025

The New Guard
Kenya, Congo, Madagascar

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

KenyaKate Kallot, forerunner of African AI

CongoSéné Ossebi-Douniam, visionary of the sports press

MadagascarDavid Ralambofiringa, minister for trade... and vanilla

Free access Commodity traders, Business 19.02.2025

Army chief confines his troops

On the head of state's orders, the army chief of staff has ordered all units to be ‘confined to the barracks’. With growing discontent among the population due to the high cost of living, the Madagascan president fears the outbreak of a mutiny.

Subscribers only Defence 15.01.2025

Senior foreign ministry official under suspicion of gold trafficking

Since the arrest of a man with a diplomatic bag containing 53kg of gold ingots, there has been no sign of Julien Fanambinana Soananata.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 09.01.2025

AU chair candidate Randriamandrato continues his African tour

Richard Randriamandrato, the Madagascan candidate for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission, is planning a tour of the continent early this month to gather support for his candidacy.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 07.01.2025

Former Rajoelina aide tiptoed back home two months ago

Though she only announced it last week, Romy Voos Andrianarisoa, the president's former chief of staff who was sentenced in the UK for bribery, then freed and expelled from the country, has actually been back home since October.

Subscribers only Mining, Politics 23.12.2024

An undated handout photo released in London on 20 February 2024 showing the Madagascan President's former chief of staff Romy Andrianarisoa.

Inner circles
Ex-president's network boosted son's bid for Antananarivo mayoralty

Former president Marc Ravalomanana and his wife have both served as mayor of Madagascar's capital. Now their son Tojo is going for the job. He made good use of his famous surname and his parents' political connections while on the campaign trail.

Subscribers only Politics 20.12.2024

The Anosibe central market in Antananarivo, on 8 November 2018.

Rajoelina meets UAE property tycoon over luxury island resort

Mohamed Alabbar, the head of Dubai's leading property developer Emaar Properties, has his eyes on the pristine Mitsio archipelago, north of the island of Nosy Be, where he wants to build a luxury holiday resort.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 19.12.2024

The drivers behind Base Toliara mine project revival

Andry Rajoelina suspended the ilmenite megaproject in 2019 under pressure from local communities, but this time it enjoys solid local support.

Subscribers only Mining 18.12.2024

Freemasons: Madagascar's GLNM strengthens ties with France

The National Grand Lodge of Madagascar has strengthened its ties in France, adding further weight to its recently elected Grand Master, Tiana Rasamimanana, a prominent Madagascan entrepreneur who wears many hats.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 16.12.2024

National mediation platform gains second wind after election

The grouping former speaker of the National Assembly Christine Razanamahasoa and the executive committee of the Council of Christian Churches of Madagascar set up for the 2023 election has been turned into a think tank of politicians and intellectuals.

Subscribers only Politics 04.12.2024

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Madagascar

Coup plotter Paul Rafanoharana's partner evacuated for medical treatment

Rajoelina gears up to bury hatchet with SADC

Belgian businessman jailed over land dispute

MEPs question IMF over its financing of ‘destructive' road projects

Ministry of Finance increases tax burden on businesses

New ambassador to the US faces raft of challenges

The New Guard
Kenya, Congo, Madagascar

KenyaKate Kallot, forerunner of African AI

CongoSéné Ossebi-Douniam, visionary of the sports press

MadagascarDavid Ralambofiringa, minister for trade... and vanilla

Army chief confines his troops

Senior foreign ministry official under suspicion of gold trafficking

AU chair candidate Randriamandrato continues his African tour

Former Rajoelina aide tiptoed back home two months ago

Inner circles
Ex-president's network boosted son's bid for Antananarivo mayoralty

Rajoelina meets UAE property tycoon over luxury island resort

The drivers behind Base Toliara mine project revival

Freemasons: Madagascar's GLNM strengthens ties with France

National mediation platform gains second wind after election

Mobile money companies alert moneylenders

World Bank postpones $100m budget support

Telecoms: Axian lined up for $127m in World Bank loans

Elon Musk's Starlink gets helping hand in Antananarivo

Paris's heritage ambassador off to Antananarivo

IMF delays $103m loan to Antananarivo for failing to make petrol price adjustments

Outsider Razafinjoelina faces stiff fight in Antananarivo mayoralty race

Next Indian Ocean Commission summit pencilled in for April

Madagascan private sector set to reap benefits as first ambassador heads to Rabat

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Madagascar

Coup plotter Paul Rafanoharana's partner evacuated for medical treatment

Rajoelina gears up to bury hatchet with SADC

Belgian businessman jailed over land dispute

MEPs question IMF over its financing of ‘destructive' road projects

Ministry of Finance increases tax burden on businesses

New ambassador to the US faces raft of challenges

The New Guard Kenya, Congo, Madagascar

KenyaKate Kallot, forerunner of African AI

CongoSéné Ossebi-Douniam, visionary of the sports press

MadagascarDavid Ralambofiringa, minister for trade... and vanilla

Army chief confines his troops

Senior foreign ministry official under suspicion of gold trafficking

AU chair candidate Randriamandrato continues his African tour

Former Rajoelina aide tiptoed back home two months ago

Inner circles Ex-president's network boosted son's bid for Antananarivo mayoralty

Rajoelina meets UAE property tycoon over luxury island resort

The drivers behind Base Toliara mine project revival

Freemasons: Madagascar's GLNM strengthens ties with France

National mediation platform gains second wind after election

Mobile money companies alert moneylenders

World Bank postpones $100m budget support

Telecoms: Axian lined up for $127m in World Bank loans

Elon Musk's Starlink gets helping hand in Antananarivo

Paris's heritage ambassador off to Antananarivo

IMF delays $103m loan to Antananarivo for failing to make petrol price adjustments

Outsider Razafinjoelina faces stiff fight in Antananarivo mayoralty race

Next Indian Ocean Commission summit pencilled in for April

Madagascan private sector set to reap benefits as first ambassador heads to Rabat

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Africa Intelligence on social media

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The New Guard
Kenya, Congo, Madagascar

Inner circles
Ex-president's network boosted son's bid for Antananarivo mayoralty