Madagascar
Next Indian Ocean Commission summit pencilled in for April

Mauritius
Macron to make stop at Port Louis before November's G20 in Johannesburg

The French president plans to make a diversion to Mauritius before heading to the summit in South Africa.

Comoros islands
Royal links and presidential ties helped Terminals Holding win Moroni airport deal

The Emirati conglomerate, which has close ties with the Abu Dhabi royal family, took possession of the international airport after a long rapprochement with the Comorian presidency.

Madagascar
Macron visit prompts Entretiens de Royaumont think tank to hold forum in Antananarivo

The liberal discussion forum set up by ex-French MP Jérôme Chartier will hold an event in Antananarivo to coincide with the French president's visit. It is being organised in partnership with businessman Hassanein Hiridjee's Fondation Axian.

Madagascar
Medef International delegation expected in Antananarivo during Macron's trip

As part of the French president's visit to Madagascar on 23 April, a meeting will be held between Medef and the Groupement des Entreprises de Madagascar, the country's main employers' association.

Madagascar
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.

Madagascar
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.

Madagascar
Paris's heritage ambassador off to Antananarivo

Former Louvre director Jean-Luc Martinez will travel to Madagascar next month.

Palace Intrigues
Andry Rajoelina, Emmanuel Macron, Pascaline Bongo, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Denis Sassou-Nguesso

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Madagascar, Morocco
Rajoelina beefs up ties with Rabat

The Madagascan President has chosen Johary Rajobson, who is familiar with the twists and turns of domestic politics, as his ambassador in Morocco.

Madagascar
Andry Rajoelina to attend OIF summit

Though the president of Madagascar did not make it to the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the landing in Provence, France, he will attend the next OIF Summit, which will take place north of Paris on 4-5 October.

Madagascar
Roland Kobia to take over as EU ambassador in Antananarivo

Brussels has chosen a replacement for Isabelle Delattre-Burger, the EU ambassador that Andry Rajoelina indicated in April he wanted removed. Roland Kobia, who is currently the EU ambassador in Addis Ababa, should take up his new post in September.