Rafaravavitafika Rasata

Southern Africa
SADC's late call to unite behind Madagascar's AU Commission candidate

The Southern Africa Development Community has come out in support of the Madagascan Richard Randriamandrato for the position of chairperson.

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
Senior foreign ministry official under suspicion of gold trafficking

Since the arrest of a man with a diplomatic bag containing 53kg of gold ingots, there has been no sign of Julien Fanambinana Soananata.

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
Next Indian Ocean Commission summit pencilled in for April

Madagascan President Andry Rajoelina recently proposed several dates in April 2025 to his fellow heads of state for the 5th Summit of the Indian Ocean Commission and now awaits confirmation.

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.

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Madagascar, Senegal, Mauritania

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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.

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
Foreign minister cancels Paris visit after dissolution of French National Assembly

Madagascar's Foreign Minister Rafaravavitafika Rasata was supposed to travel to Paris on 17 June, but has since cancelled the visit following French President Emmanuel Macron's decision to dissolve the National Assembly.

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.