Antananarivo, Madagascar – Authorities in Madagascar have charged 13 suspects, including a senior military officer, over an alleged plot to assassinate interim leader Michael Randrianirina, intensifying concerns over political instability in the island nation. The charges come as Madagascar continues to grapple with unrest following last year’s youth-led protests that…
Madagascar’s military leader, President Michael Randrianirina, announced on Thursday that candidates seeking ministerial positions in the new government will undergo polygraph testing to screen for corruption an unprecedented step in the island nation’s political history. “We will know who is corrupt and who can help us,” Randrianirina told reporters, noting…
Madagascar has marked a cultural milestone with the revival of Alahamady Be, the country’s traditional New Year celebration, in a series of ceremonies aimed at restoring national identity and reconnecting with ancestral heritage. The pre-colonial festival, long abandoned during the colonial era and subsequent decades, returned with rituals honouring ancestors,…
Following the military-led removal of its previous government in October 2025, Madagascar is deepening cooperation with Russia as part of a broader strategy to stabilise the island nation. President Michael Randrianirina travelled to Moscow in February 2026, marking the first official visit by a Malagasy leader in nearly 50 years.…
Madagascar’s transitional leader Michael Randrianirina has appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison, head of the country’s financial intelligence unit, as the new prime minister just days after dissolving the government. In a statement released on Sunday, the presidency announced that Rajaonarison would lead a newly formed cabinet following the unexpected dismissal of the…
Residents of Madagascar have reacted cautiously after junta leader Michael Randrianirina dissolved the country’s council of ministers on Monday, a move that abruptly dismissed the government led by Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo. The decision comes amid ongoing political tension following months of public frustration, particularly among young people who say…
Michael Randrianirina, the interim President of Madagascar, has dissolved the entire government, including dismissing the Prime Minister, in a dramatic move amid ongoing public unrest and political pressure. The announcement was made on Monday through a government spokesperson, confirming that the current government has ceased its functions. According to the…
Toamasina, Madagascar – At least 20 people have been killed after Cyclone Gezani tore into Madagascar on Tuesday, unleashing violent winds and torrential rain that devastated the coastal city of Toamasina. Storm Impact The cyclone made landfall with winds of up to 250 kilometres per hour, ripping roofs off homes,…
Nairobi, Kenya – A diplomatic spat spilled into the public arena this week after the Russian and French Embassies in Kenya clashed on X (formerly Twitter), trading accusations and memes over alleged mercenary activities in Africa. Russia’s Accusations In a strongly worded post, the Russian Embassy accused the French government…
Madagascar has moved to deepen its cooperation with Russia as the island nation navigates a political transition following the removal of its previous government. The Malagasy presidency confirmed on Wednesday that Moscow is supplying military equipment to Madagascar and has dispatched a delegation to train the country’s armed forces on…