In Focus | Madagascar
Donald Trump's secret plans in Antananarivo

Madagascar
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.

Palace Intrigues
Erik Prince, Oscar Sudi, Emmanuel Macron

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

MadagascarEmmanuel Macron's growing fears over Russian influence

DRCErik Prince's low-key trip to Brussels

Kenya-TanzaniaWilliam Ruto's right-hand man denied entry to Dar es Salaam

Madagascar
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.

Madagascar
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.

Madagascar
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.

Madagascar
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.

Madagascar
Washington to resurrect Diego-Suarez naval base in wake of Suez Canal blockage

Last year's Suez Canal blockage, which brought world trade to a standstill, highlighted Madagascar's importance as a maritime traffic hub, a realisation that has rekindled the desire to improve the country's shipping infrastructure.