Madagascar

Madagascar
In absence of deal with France's EDF, Volobe dam project delayed again

The dam project, which Andry Rajoelina has been struggling to keep alive for close to 10 years, still needs a new shareholder.

Madagascar
EU cancels Madagascar tender over non-compliance

The head of cooperation at the European delegation in Antananarivo has cancelled a call for tenders for the EU's €40m 'Tou.te.s redevables' project over non-compliance.

Madagascar
Chinese firms monopolise roadworks

August will see the start of major new road projects, all of them to be carried out by Chinese operators following international tenders.

Tunisia
FIFA's two paths forward for Tunisian football

Tunisian soccer is still at an impasse. It has been running headless since its cut-off date of 16 July to elect a new president came and went without a vote.

The New Guard
Madagascar, Senegal, Mauritania

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

MadagascarHands-on foreign minister Rasata

SenegalLamine Lo promotes Dakar PPPs

MauritaniaMouhidine Seiv, pioneer of AI for HR

Madagascar
Island nation's renewable energy producers court Andry Rajoelina

The newly-founded Madagascar Renewable Energy Association wants to persuade Madagascar's president to do more with clean energy.

Madagascar
Rajoelina refuses to subsidise Antananarivo's new cable car

A refusal to subsidise the project would upset the business model and jeopardise its future.

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.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, West Africa, Madagascar

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

Ivory Coast Téné Birahima Ouattara's rising cybersecurity star, Cédric Anoma

West Africa Izar Hyacinthe, the woman behind the first-ever Afretail forum

Madagascar Nasser Goulamhoussen, the influential tour manager bringing French rap stars to Africa

Madagascar
Chinese road maintenance firms see off French heavyweights

The World Bank has just awarded a contract to the Chinese state-owned giants China Railway Construction Corp and China Harbour Engineering Co for the maintenance of two national roads.

Madagascar
Losing bidders cry foul over €40m EU good governance contract

Five companies who lost out to IBF International Consulting over an EU project designed to improve governance, fight corruption and boost civil society capacity in Madagascar have formally complained about the outcome of the tender.

Central African Republic
Tamoil boss questioned by Gendarmerie as conflict with government escalates

The company's CAR director, Clovis Kape, has been questioned by the Gendarmerie. The energy ministry is accusing him of inciting public disorder, amid a dispute over the supply of Jet A-1 kerosene for aircraft.

Madagascar
Mamy Ravatomanga's shadow looms over Madarail

The businessman, who is close to the president and used to own 75% of Madarail, is once again taking an interest in the railway company, but this time as a facilitator.

Madagascar
Vanilla museum awaits final green light from Paris

In the next few weeks, the House of Vanilla initiative will go before a commission of the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs to receive final approval.

Madagascar
Rajoelina to select firm to manage Antananarivo's new cable car

Two French companies are vying for the contract to manage the new transport facilities in the Madagascan capital. The massive €150m project has been financed in part by a French government loan.

Madagascar
Foreign minister cancels Paris visit after dissolution of French National Assembly

Madagascar's Foreign Minister Rafaravavitafika Rasata was supposed to travel to Paris on 17 June, but has since cancelled the visit following French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to dissolve the National Assembly.

Madagascar
Entrepreneur Hasnaine Yavarhoussen set to open new arts centre

The vast new arts space to be opened in September.