Michaël Randrianirina

Egypt, Madagascar
Colonel Michael Randrianirina courts investment in Cairo

The head of state, who has begun a three-day official visit to Egypt, is due to meet with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

Madagascar
Relations between junta and SADC go south

Colonel Michael Randrianirina's government is under pressure from the Southern African Development Community, which is demanding a clear timetable for a return to constitutional order. Angered by this, the head of state suspects the regional organisation of being under the influence of his opponents.

Madagascar
French employers' organisation MEDEF International postpones mission to Antananarivo

MEDEF International is concerned about the sudden deterioration in relations between the Malagasy GEM employers' network and Colonel Michael Randrianirina's government.

Kenya, Madagascar
Ruto and Randrianirina's unexpected closer relationship

Invited to Antananarivo to celebrate 66 years of independence, the Kenyan president is making his first visit to the country. Despite the island's suspension from the African Union following the Colonel's coup, relations between the two states have strengthened in recent months.

Madagascar
Private sector representatives targeted by the junta

The country's main employers' organisation has severed all dialogue with the Malagasy authorities. This business group is rallying to support five of its directors, whom it believes are the victims of judicial harassment.

Madagascar
French firm Vinci explores opportunities in the Deep South

The construction giant's initiative forms part of the joint roadmap drawn up by the GEM Malagasy employers' group and MEDEF International, which aims to strengthen the strategic infrastructure of Madagascar and attract further private investment.

Madagascar
Approved vanilla exporters convene in Sambava

The AVM Malagasy vanilla alliance is quietly pressing ahead with its establishment, as discussed at a meeting on 13 June in the country's “vanilla capital”.

Palace Intrigues
Mohammed VI, Michael Randrianirina, William Ruto, Félix Tshisekedi

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

MoroccoChinese ambassador receives a royal snub

MadagascarThe Parisian pro-"Michael" support group holds its first bash

KenyaWilliam Ruto steers his advisers clear of infighting

DRCBehind the dismissal of subcontracting regulatory authority boss

Madagascar
Trade Minister Andriamadison set to lead new vanilla alliance

The AVM, soon to be under the leadership of Haingotiana Angela Michela Andriamadison, will replace the powerful and strategically important CNV vanilla council at a time when control over its financial assets has become highly contested.

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
High Constitutional Court judge under prosecutor scrutiny seeks Western support

Claiming that her safety is at risk, Rojoniaina Ranaivoson Andriamaholy has appealed to the international community and to the president of the HCC for protection and support. The high counsellor is being prosecuted for "conspiracy to destabilise the state".

Palace Intrigues
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.

West AfricaThe 50th anniversary summit of ECOWAS in limbo

MadagascarAndry Rajoelina's Paris trip fails to go unnoticed

AlgeriaDJ Snake shakes things up with impromptu concert in Algiers

Madagascar
Support for ‘Pro-Randrianirina' organisation grows

The Fanilon'ny Fanavaozana an'i Madagascar is gradually expanding its reach into several regions. Claiming to be apolitical yet close to the ruling colonel, the FFM could evolve into a fully-fledged political organisation, as the head of state has announced elections for 2027.

Madagascar, Nigeria
Michael Randrianirina and Bola Tinubu seek path to normalisation

The President of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar held multiple one-on-one meetings with the continent's heads of state on the occasion of the Africa-France summit.

Madagascar
A large Malagasy delegation expected at Moscow's security forum

Figures from Colonel Michael Randrianirina’s junta are expected in Russia for the first edition of the International Security Forum, which will take place from 26 to 28 May.