Rajoelina

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.

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.

The New Guard
Burkina Faso, Madagascar, Burundi

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

Burkina FasoKassoum Traoré, running the online strategy of his older brother… the president

MadagascarReboza Mahefa, an architect with an international agenda

Burundi Willy Eloge Kaneza, journalist and long-term advocate for press rights

Madagascar
Axian and AFG Assur shake up insurance sector

Up until now insurance in the country was dominated by the national company ARO, but it's now opening up to new stakeholders. Among them are the companies of multimillionaire Hassanein Hiridjee and Ivorian banker Bernard Koné Dossongui.

Palace Intrigues
Andry Rajoelina, Denis Sassou-Nguesso, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, Emmanuel Macron

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

MadagascarRajoelina puts on fine spread for Macron

CongoDenis Sassou Nguesso to skip his son's wedding in Dubai

Central African RepublicWelcome gardening leave for Minister of Energy Arthur Bertrand Piri

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.

Madagascar
Sahofika hydroelectric dam project takes shape

Several major groups have positioned themselves to win the tender for the dam on the Onive river. The participation of Madagascar's sovereign wealth fund means that the venture will begin soon.

Madagascar
Rajoelina's education minister creates her own party

Madagascar's Education Minister Marie-Michelle Sahondrarimalala has launched her political movement in the Hauts-Plateaux region, where she was elected.

Madagascar
Medef International delegation expected in Antananarivo during Macron's trip

As part of the French president's visit to Madagascar on 23 April, a meeting will be held between Medef and the Groupement des Entreprises de Madagascar, the country's main employers' association.

Madagascar
Rio Tinto subsidiary QMM recruits high-profile anti-graft campaigner

The lawyer Sahondra Rabenarivo, a well-known face on the anti-corruption scene, is going into the private sector. She has been appointed as corporate and external relations director at Qit Mineral Madagascar, the local subsidiary of Rio Tinto.

Madagascar
Tana awaits $75m from the World Bank for aviation sector

The World Bank will vote in May on a $75m subsidy to boost civil aviation in Madagascar.

Madagascar
Launch of Antananarivo cable car postponed again

More than a year after the call for tenders, President Rajoelina has still not chosen the consortium to run the capital's cable car transport, but a resolution may be in sight.

Madagascar
Base Toliara seeks tax benefits and stability guarantees

Work on the $770m project will begin in 2026, but in the meantime the mining company is seeking special status under the Law on Large Mining Investments, which it considers more favourable to investors.

Madagascar
Coup plotter Paul Rafanoharana's partner evacuated for medical treatment

Voahangy Andrianandrianina, imprisoned in connection with the ‘Apollo 21’ affair, has left Tsiafahy prison for treatment on Reunion Island.

Madagascar
Rajoelina gears up to bury hatchet with SADC

For the first time in August, Antananarivo will be taking on the rotating presidency of SADC for the next year. An opportunity to turn the page on the conflictual relationship between Andry Rajoelina and the regional organisation.