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Madagascar
EDF joins Volobe dam shareholders' agreement

The French energy group's place in the consortium operating the Volobe dam has almost been finalised. The project is estimated at €600m.

Madagascar
New ambassador to the US faces raft of challenges

Former minister Lantosoa Rakotomalala, who was appointed by President Andry Rajoelina, has been tasked with strengthening trade relations when Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Madagascar
The drivers behind Base Toliara mine project revival

Andry Rajoelina suspended the ilmenite megaproject in 2019 under pressure from local communities, but this time it enjoys solid local support.

Madagascar
National mediation platform gains second wind after election

The grouping former speaker of the National Assembly Christine Razanamahasoa and the executive committee of the Council of Christian Churches of Madagascar set up for the 2023 election has been turned into a think tank of politicians and intellectuals.

Madagascar
President Rajoelina hires French PR firm 35°Nord

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has since last month been using Paris-based 35°Nord, which was founded and is run by Philippe Perdrix and Romain Grandjean, to handle his international communications.

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
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
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
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
French consultants swoop to rescue Madagascar Airlines

With the national airline's future in jeopardy, its management has been hiring consultants, most of them French, according to documents seen by Africa Intelligence.

Madagascar
EDF decision on Volobe dam project imminent

Talks with the Compagnie Générale d'Hydroélectricité de Volobe consortium have entered the home straight, and France's electricity giant is expected this month to decide whether to join Madagascar's €600m hydroelectric power project.

Madagascar
Former Malagasy minister turns down UN post

Prior to Sarah Rabearisoa's election in late December to head the office of the African Women Leaders Network, it was former foreign affairs minister Béatrice Attalah who had been approached by the UNDP's Chief Technical Advisor.