Madagascar
African Union plays Malagasy crisis by ear

Madagascar
Junta regains control of Malagasy student residences in Paris

New President Colonel Michael Randrianirina is looking to clean up university residences in France. Their directors are deemed too close to the former regime and are criticised by students for their management.

Madagascar
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.

Madagascar
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.

Southern Africa
SADC convenes urgent meeting to discuss situation in Madagascar

The heads of state of member countries will meet virtually on 7 November and are expected to appoint an acting chairperson to replace Andry Rajoelina.

Madagascar
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.

Madagascar
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.

Madagascar
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.

Palace Intrigues
Andry Rajoelina, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Alassane Ouattara

Intrigues big and small : every Thursday, Africa Intelligence takes a peek into the corridors of power in Africa and beyond.

MadagascarA luxury hotel and an artificial island : Rajoelina's Dubai stops

CongoAnatole Collinet Makosso repents to Denis Sassou-Nguesso

Ivory CoastAlassane Ouattara remains loyal to construction magnate Mahamadou Bonkoungou's jets