Michaël Randrianirina

Madagascar
Junta regains control of Malagasy student residences in Paris

New President Colonel Michael Randrianirina is looking to clean up university residences in France. Their directors are deemed too close to the former regime and are criticised by students for their management.

The New Guard
Namibia, Nigeria, Madagascar

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

NamibiaFanuel Shinedima, young oil sales representative

NigeriaIkechukwu Anoke, health insurance pioneer

MadagascarWilliamson Razafindrano, TIM's new rising star

Madagascar
French company Proparco in talks to join Volobe hydroelectric dam financing

The Agence Française de Développement subsidiary that's dedicated to private sector financing is discussing its involvement in the new shareholders' agreement of the Compagnie Générale d'Hydroélectricité de Volobe.

Madagascar
Home of Mamy Ravatomanga ally searched

Little known to the general public, Malagasy businesswoman Florence Ehrart had her home searched on 12 November by the new authorities.

Madagascar
French lawmaker Bruno Fuchs to sound out Antananarivo

The chairman of the French National Assembly's foreign affairs committee is due to arrive in the Malagasy capital to gauge the mood of the new authorities in power in the country.

Madagascar
Just pardoned, Rafanoharana puts himself at the service of the new government

The 50-year-old will work alongside the Minister of Justice, Fanirisoa Ernaivo, within a task force currently being formed.

Madagascar
African Union plays Malagasy crisis by ear

The panafrican organisation's involvement in Madagascar seems to be out of step with needs in the country after the violence that brought about a change in regime in Antananarivo.

Madagascar
New season's vanilla exporters chosen, despite political crisis

Notwithstanding the upheaval on the island, some 90 producers of the precious pod have finally obtained the green light for the 2025-2026 overseas sales season.

Madagascar
Despite the political crisis, chancelleries bide their time

Having maintained a very low profile since the start of the political turmoil, diplomats and financial backers in Antananarivo are closely monitoring the situation. Keen to avoid an economic and social recession post-coup, for now they are not considering a suspension of financial support.

Madagascar
A procession of politicos visits CAPSAT military unit

There has been an increase in visits by self-serving parties to CAPSAT, a unit that played a crucial role in the fall of Andry Rajoelina.

Madagascar
Rajoelina mulls suspension of coup colonels

Two high-ranking officers sentenced to a one-year suspended prison term for undermining state security recently appeared before the army's disciplinary board, which decided to suspend them for six months. But the president has yet to confirm their suspension.