Southern African Development Community

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.

South Africa
Pretoria steps up pressure on SADC to deliver regional integration roadmap

South Africa, serving as the bloc's acting chair, is pushing for deeper economic cooperation and wants concrete proposals on trade, agriculture and mining ahead of the August summit.

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
SADC tasks Malawi's former president with mission to Antananarivo

Joyce Banda is visiting Madagascar as part of a Southern African Development Community Panel of Elders mission. This visit forms part of a series of consultations aimed at assessing the political situation in Madagascar.

Palace Intrigues
Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Michael Randrianirina, Abiy Ahmed, Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud

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

GabonBrice Clotaire Oligui Nguema prepares for his first anniversary as president

Madagascar-Equatorial GuineaBehind Colonel Randrianirina's trip to Malabo

Ethiopia, SomaliaAbiy Ahmed and Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud at cross-purposes

Madagascar
Junta and Rajoelina face off from afar at SADC and AU

Colonel Michaël Randrianirina must submit a detailed roadmap for the transition by the end of February, as demanded by the regional organisation of Southern African states, while the African Union is not currently considering lifting Madagascar's suspension.

Tanzania
Opposition in delicate position in face of Gen Z demands

Many challenges await Chadema and ACT-Wazalendo as they seek to capitalise on the post-election crisis. However, with very few seats in parliament and depleted finances, the two parties are backed into a corner.

Tanzania
Just elected, Samia Suluhu Hassan forges closer ties with Beijing and Moscow

The condemnation by Western countries of the crackdown on protests during the recent elections contrasts with the silence or good will expressed by other powers. The president wishes to strengthen relations with the latter.