Madagascar
Business delegation to travel to Paris in wake of Randrianirina's Paris visit

Madagascar
Employers' network and French CEOs to talk tourism revamp

Antananarivo is taking action to drum up support from the French employers' organisation for several projects combining infrastructure, training, ecotourism and upgrading.

Madagascar
Prime minister leads mission to Washington

Prime Minister Mamitiana Rajaonarison is set to make his first official overseas visit on 16 April when he travels to Washington, with his priority on renewing AGOA. Accompanied by Malagasy officials and private sector representatives, he will attend the spring meetings of the World Bank and the IMF.

The New Guard
Namibia, Algeria, Madagascar

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

NamibiaMtundeni Ndafyaalako, surprise appointment at helm of national oil firm

AlgeriaLynda Tezkratt, expert in African technical certification

MadagascarElliot Randriamandrato, speaking out for Gen Z

Madagascar
A former politician resurfaces alongside Randrianirina

The discreet appointment of José Vianey as general coordinator of the Refoundation advisory council on 17 February marks the former diplomat’s return to Madagascar’s political arena.

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.

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.