Madagascar News

Latest Articles

• President Lai Cancels Eswatini State Visit Following African Flight Permit Revocations Amid Alleged Chinese Pressure

  Published: Apr 22, 2026

  Section: Politics

  Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has been forced to cancel his planned diplomatic trip to Eswatini after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar abruptly revoked his flight permits....

• President Michael Randrianirina Dissolves Madagascar’s Government Amid Rising Youth Protests and Economic Instability

  Published: Mar 10, 2026

  Section: Africa

  In a sudden political upheaval, President Michael Randrianirina has dismissed Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo and the entire Malagasy cabinet. The move follows intense pr...

• Madagascar Secures $29 Million Parametric Disaster Payout Following Devastating Impact of Tropical Cyclones Fytia and Gezani

  Published: Mar 5, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The African Risk Capacity and the World Bank have deployed $29 million in parametric financing to support Madagascar's recovery from tropical cyclones Fytia and Gezani. The funding...

• South Africa Assumes SADC Chairship Amid Regional Instability and Critical Funding Deadlines for Development

  Published: Mar 5, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Pretoria has stepped in to lead the Southern African Development Community following the political ejection of Madagascar, facing a high-stakes credibility test. The upcoming March...