Andry Rajoelina

Madagascar, Morocco
Rajoelina beefs up ties with Rabat

The Madagascan President has chosen Johary Rajobson, who is familiar with the twists and turns of domestic politics, as his ambassador in Morocco.

Madagascar
Andry Rajoelina to attend OIF summit

Though the president of Madagascar did not make it to the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the landing in Provence, France, he will attend the next OIF Summit, which will take place north of Paris on 4-5 October.

Madagascar
In absence of deal with France's EDF, Volobe dam project delayed again

The dam project, which Andry Rajoelina has been struggling to keep alive for close to 10 years, still needs a new shareholder.

The New Guard
Madagascar, Senegal, Mauritania

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

MadagascarHands-on foreign minister Rasata

SenegalLamine Lo promotes Dakar PPPs

MauritaniaMouhidine Seiv, pioneer of AI for HR

Madagascar
Island nation's renewable energy producers court Andry Rajoelina

The newly-founded Madagascar Renewable Energy Association wants to persuade Madagascar's president to do more with clean energy.

Madagascar
Rajoelina refuses to subsidise Antananarivo's new cable car

A refusal to subsidise the project would upset the business model and jeopardise its future.

Madagascar
Roland Kobia to take over as EU ambassador in Antananarivo

Brussels has chosen a replacement for Isabelle Delattre-Burger, the EU ambassador that Andry Rajoelina indicated in April he wanted removed. Roland Kobia, who is currently the EU ambassador in Addis Ababa, should take up his new post in September.

The New Guard
Ivory Coast, West Africa, Madagascar

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

Ivory Coast Téné Birahima Ouattara's rising cybersecurity star, Cédric Anoma

West Africa Izar Hyacinthe, the woman behind the first-ever Afretail forum

Madagascar Nasser Goulamhoussen, the influential tour manager bringing French rap stars to Africa

Madagascar
Mamy Ravatomanga's shadow looms over Madarail

The businessman, who is close to the president and used to own 75% of Madarail, is once again taking an interest in the railway company, but this time as a facilitator.

Madagascar
Rajoelina to select firm to manage Antananarivo's new cable car

Two French companies are vying for the contract to manage the new transport facilities in the Madagascan capital. The massive €150m project has been financed in part by a French government loan.

Madagascar
Despite gold smuggling sentence, Molou Navazaly Rossanaly continues to thrive

The Malagasy government has given its all-clear for Madagascar Mining to export gold. Its CEO, Molou Navazaly Rossanaly, has also won a tender with the World Bank to produce solar power.

Madagascar
World Bank and IMF called in to rescue Madagascar's finances

President Rajoelina has had no choice but to turn to the Bretton Woods institutions to bail out the country's economy, burdened largely by debt and subsidies to the oil and utilities sectors.

Madagascar
CAF snubs Antananarivo's refurbished Barea stadium

Despite Andry Rajoelina's grand €73m revamp, the country's biggest stadium has failed to make the Confederation of African Football grade. As a result, the Madagascar team will have to play two 2026 World Cup qualifiers in South Africa.

Madagascar
Bourdon & Associés to represent journalist 'Lôla' Rasoamaharo

William Bourdon's law firm has agreed to handle Franco-Malagasy journalist Rolland Hubert Rasoamaharo's application for transfer to France.

Madagascar
Brussels puts projects on standby following Rajoelina's dismissal of EU ambassador

The relationship between President Andry Rajoelina and Brussels continues to deteriorate, and the EU is now preparing to put projects on hold.