Hery Rajaonarimampianina

Madagascar
Randrianirina takes a pass on Francophonie summit

Former foreign minister Christine Razanamahasoa, who was recently appointed sherpa to the International Organisation of La Francophonie, will attend the summit scheduled for 14-16 November in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.

Madagascar
Sovereign wealth fund finally appoints board

In July, nearly three months after ex-general Béni Xavier Rasolofonirina was appointed interim head, the FSM sovereign wealth fund adopted a new organisational structure. The team includes members from the presidency, prime minister's office and finance ministry.

Madagascar
Ex-presidents Rajaonarimampianina and Ravalomanana issue warning over junta-led consultations

Former presidents Hery Rajaonarimampianina and Marc Ravalomanana are calling for the dialogue process to be placed under the auspices of the Christian ecumenical council.

Madagascar
Runners and riders for Madagascar's Refoundation Council

With regional consultations due to begin on 20 May, the Consultative Council for the Refoundation of the Republic, or CCRR, has still not finalised its membership. A few names are being mentioned.

Madagascar
Former Senate speaker Rakotovao candidate as ambassador to Brussels

Former interim president and ex-Senate speaker under Hery Rajaonarimampianina, he aspires to lead the Malagasy chancellery in Brussels and replace Jean-Omer Beriziky, whose diplomatic career was swept out from under his feet by the customary reshuffle of ambassadors that takes place when a new administration takes office.

Madagascar
Junta turns to ex-president Rajaonarimampianina's former circle

Following the coup, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina has replaced several political leaders deemed too close to Andry Rajoelina. He's relying on figures who were in office between 2014 and 2018.

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
New PM reveals ambitions to economic stakeholders

At a meeting with the private sector, Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo confirmed the government commitment to the Sahofika and Volobe hydroelectric projects. The construction of the high-voltage power line between Antananarivo and Tamatave was also discussed.

Madagascar
Who will lead the Scattered Islands mixed commission?

The Franco-Malagasy mixed commission, charged with adjudicating on the handing over of the Scattered Islands, under French sovereignty but claimed by Madagascar since 1970, will meet on 30 June in Paris.

The New Guard
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Madagascar
EDF joins Volobe dam shareholders' agreement

The French energy group's place in the consortium operating the Volobe dam has almost been finalised. The project is estimated at €600m.