Madagascar, Mauritius
Mamy Ravatomanga case threatens Mauritius financial rating

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Faure Gnassingbé, Andry Rajoelina, Abdelmadjid Tebboune

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

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Mauritius
Industry minister due in Washington to seek substitute to AGOA

Port Louis is seeking to secure a stable and long-term framework that guarantees sustained preferential access to the US market, which is crucial for its exports, particularly in the textile and agri-food sectors.

Madagascar
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.

Madagascar, Mauritius
The details of Mauritius' massive asset freeze targeting Mamy Ravatomanga

In Mauritius last month the supreme court ordered the immediate freezing of the assets of the prominent Malagasy businessman Maminiaina Ravatomanga, those of his entourage and of more than forty affiliated companies.

Mauritius
French president steps up cultural heritage cooperation

During his visit to Mauritius, the French president will discuss the long-term loan of around 50 19th-century plaster busts depicting slaves from East Africa.

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.