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Madagascar
Backroom adviser Romy Voos Andrianarisoa returns to the Iavoloha Palace

The appointment in early March of Romy Voos Andrianarisoa as President Andry Rajoelina's chief of (civilian) staff provoked surprise in Antananarivan political circles. [...]

Published on 15/03/2023 at 05:40 GMT

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Andry Rajeolina
British Petroleum
Carole Laborde
China National Offshore Oil Corporation
Madagascar Oil
Paul Rafanoharana
Philippe François
Romy Voos Andrianarisoa
Vahinala Raharinirina

Madagascar
Gemfields: anatomy of a deal on hold

The UK mining group looked set to become a key player in Madagascar's gemstone sector until its talks with the government were abruptly interrupted amid accusations of bribery and corruption. Africa Intelligence has had access to documents that retrace the chronology of the negotiations and reveal details of a project whose future is highly uncertain.

Subscribers only Mining, Business 05.12.2023

Madagascar
Madagascan judiciary declines to prosecute Romy over Gemfields scandal

It now seems unlikely that legal action will be taken in Madagascar against Romy Voos Andrianarisoa, aka Romy, the former chief of staff of incumbent president Andry Rajoelina. She has been accused of corruption involving the mining firm Gemfields.

Subscribers only Business 09.11.2023

Madagascar
Ex-Rajoelina aide's associate pleads guilty in Gemfields case

In a sudden turn of events that could tarnish the Malagasy president, Romy Voos Andrianarisoa's French associate, Philippe Tabuteau, who was arrested with the Malagasy official in London in August, has pleaded guilty before the Southwark Crown Court for attempted corruption of the mining company Gemfields.

Subscribers only Mining 09.10.2023

Madagascar
State coffers almost empty in run-up to presidential election

During a confidential meeting with business leaders, Andry Rajoelina admitted that he would be unable to finance a number of public subsidies or to settle state arrears before June. An announcement that has gone down badly with the business community.

Subscribers only Finance 05.05.2023

Madagascar
French foreign minister Colonna pushes back Antananarivo visit to May

French foreign minister Catherine Colonna has pushed back her official visit to Madagascar to the end of May. She will meet Malagasy president Andry Rajoelina to discuss the thorny issue of the Scattered Islands, as well as the Apollo 21 affair.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.04.2023

Madagascar
Rajoelina switches PR agency

J5 Co, an agency specialising in handling communications for governments, is taking over from ESL & Network as Andry Rajoelina's PR adviser in the run-up to Madagascar's presidential election.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 24.03.2023

Madagascar
Scattered Islands and Apollo 21 on French foreign minister's Madagascar agenda

Catherine Colonna is scheduled to make a lightning visit next month to Antananarivo, where, as well as signing aid agreements, she is due to discuss two thorny subjects with President Andry Rajoelina.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 06.03.2023

French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna, in Brazil, 8 February 2023.

Madagascar
Justice minister throws himself into coup probe

Johnny Andriamahefarivo has involved himself in the investigation into two men suspected of plotting to assassinate President Andry Rajoelina.

Subscribers only Politics 27.07.2021

Madagascar
Police raid Madagascar Oil as part of investigation into the "coup" planned against Andry Rajoelina

Breaking news, published on 23/07/21 at 5.30 p.m. - After the presidency of Madagascar thunderously announced a plot against the head of state, police are throwing themselves wholeheartedly into any link between the two main suspects and businesses, namely heavy fuel producer Madagascar Oil.

Subscribers only Politics 23.07.2021

Madagascar
Clash between Rajoelina and advisor Ravatomanga shakes the island

The deepening but largely unacknowledged rift between President Andry Rajoelina and his omnipresent advisor, the businessman Maminiaina Ravatomanga, is having repercussions on the country's entire political apparatus as well as on key pillars of the economy.

Subscribers only Politics, Business 22.01.2021

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Andry Rajeolina
British Petroleum
Carole Laborde
China National Offshore Oil Corporation
Madagascar Oil
Paul Rafanoharana
Philippe François
Romy Voos Andrianarisoa
Vahinala Raharinirina

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Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Botswana, South Africa
From Gaborone to Antwerp, is De Beers's empire on the rocks?

Madagascar
Backroom adviser Romy Voos Andrianarisoa returns to the Iavoloha Palace

Madagascar
Gemfields: anatomy of a deal on hold

Madagascar
Madagascan judiciary declines to prosecute Romy over Gemfields scandal

Madagascar
Ex-Rajoelina aide's associate pleads guilty in Gemfields case

Madagascar
State coffers almost empty in run-up to presidential election

Madagascar
French foreign minister Colonna pushes back Antananarivo visit to May

Madagascar
Rajoelina switches PR agency

Madagascar
Scattered Islands and Apollo 21 on French foreign minister's Madagascar agenda

Madagascar
Justice minister throws himself into coup probe

Madagascar
Police raid Madagascar Oil as part of investigation into the "coup" planned against Andry Rajoelina

Madagascar
Clash between Rajoelina and advisor Ravatomanga shakes the island