Madagascar
Concerns over pro-Rajoelina bias of constitutional court

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Madagascar
Reappointment of Ntsay provokes tensions

The announcement of Madagascar's next prime minister, initially scheduled for 2 January, was a little longer coming than expected. But the reappointment of Christian Ntsay has caused some tensions.

Madagascar
Diplomatic community shores up speaker of parliament

It was a close call for Christine Razanamahasoa, the speaker of Madagascar's lower house, who was almost dismissed by her peers after sharply criticising Andry Rajoelina during her speech at the opening of the parliamentary session on 17 October.

Madagascar
Madagascar presidential elections warm up on football pitch

The Malagasy Football Federation will choose its next president on 14 October. It's a highly politicised affair, coming less than a month before the first round of the country's presidential elections.

Madagascar
Democracy watchdog under heavy pressure from Rajoelina

The HCDDED is in Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina's crosshairs after receiving complaints from opposition MPs.

Madagascar
Would-be president Siteny's Russian business ties

Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, who is running for president, can count on his economic links with the family of Marius Vizer, who heads the International Judo Federation and is close to Vladimir Putin.