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Madagascar Junta vs Rajoelina: Diplomatic Tug
Madagascar is navigating a tense, multi‑track diplomatic landscape as Colonel Michael Randrianirina leads a military junta. Key themes across the coverage: - Diplomacy and regional pressure: SADC demands a detailed transition roadmap by end of February; the African Union maintains Madagascar’s suspension and is not considering lifting it yet. Randrianirina and Madagascar are actively engaging regional presidents to shape outcomes. - International outreach: Madagascar intensi
2026-05-24Madagascar's New Foreign Policy with France
Madagascar is pursuing a multi-pronged foreign policy to diversify partners and bolster its security and economy while preparing for a return to constitutional order. Key points: - Diplomatic balancing act: Interim leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina visited Moscow and Paris within days, signaling a pragmatic, multi-vector foreign policy that aims to broaden partnerships beyond France. - France and Russia engagement: In Paris, France pledged a renewed, forward-looking partn
2026-05-24Madagascar-Paris Tensions Rise Amidst Crisis
Summary: The article outlines rising tensions between Madagascar’s military-led government (the junta) and France, with Paris trying to balance diplomatic strain against Madagascar’s move to counter Russian influence. Key topics include Madagascar’s political future (CCRR and regional consultations), stalled membership decisions, and ongoing security concerns (foiled coup suspects and Colonel Michael Randrianirina’s visit to Paris). It highlights France’s interest in Madagasc
2026-05-24From street to state
Summary: The ECFR piece argues that Madagascar’s 2024 leadership change, though sparked by popular protests and led by Randrianirina, is unconstitutional but should not automatically be read as a coup. The EU should adopt a transitional, engagement-focused approach: avoid sanctions that would harm civilians, provide technical support to the new government, and leverage civil society and existing European-led programs to help build institutions, governance, and sustainable ref
2026-05-24