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A Tanzanian commission investigating deadly unrest following the October 2025 general election has recommended national reconciliation, criminal investigations and fast-tracking a new Constitution by 2028. Photo: Wainaina Mburu

Failed economies and systemic decay: Gen Z defy the elites for political change

The youth describe their movements as leaderless and digital, as they defy the old elites who have led to frustration due to failed economies and systemic decay.

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina is teh chair of the Southern African Development Community. (AFP)

No, the SADC chair is not a ‘European citizen’ – the law is clear

President Andry Rajoelina remains Malagasy, and he assumed the Southern African Development Community chair legitimately, as elected by his peers

Soul Train: South African singer Tyla’s song Water was huge this year. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffing/Getty Images

The A-Z of 2023 for Africa

All Change for Archange: The Central African Republic held a constitutional referendum earlier this year, which, among other things, would allow President Faustin-Archange…

One of the few institutions to speak out is West Africa’s regional bloc Ecowas, which distanced itself from claims it had ordered Covid-Organics. (Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

Question marks surround Madagascar’s Covid-19 ‘miracle cure’

Despite Malagasy President Andry Rajoelina’s claims of a cure for Covid-19, experts say ‘there is absolutely no evidence’ that is true

Marc Ravalomanana (Gianluigi Guercia/AFP/Getty Images)

Madagascar’s ex-leader Ravalomanana accepts defeat

Madagascar’s Constitutional Court has confirmed Andry Rajoelina as the new leader of the country

Andry Rajoelina (Reuters)

Madagascar official election result due after protests

Rajoelina and Ravalomanana have been locked in a fiercely personal duel for power, coming first and second in the preliminary election in November

An electoral official holds the ballot paper containing the electoral details of Madagascar presidential candidates Andry Rajoelina and Marc Ravalomanana. (Reuters/Clarel Faniry Rasoanaivo)

Opposition protests over Madagascar vote result

The protest comes as the country’s top court reviews a petition filed by Ravalomanana challenging Rajoelina’s win because of fraud allegations

Andry Rajoelina (Reuters)

Ex-president Rajoelina wins Madagascar vote

Rajoelina has returned to power after he won 55.66% against 44.34% for Marc Ravalomanana in the run-off vote held last week

Andry Rajoelina’s opponent, Marc Ravalomanana, is less than perfect on the environment, but next to Rajoelina he looks like a battle-hardened eco-activist. (AFP)

Rajoelina leads in Madagascar election: partial results

Complete results are due by January 9

Marc Ravalomanana (left) and Andry Rajoelina. (Mike Hutchings/Reuters and Thomas Mukoya/Reuters)

Madagascar votes in showdown between two ex-presidents

The clash between Marc Ravalomanana and Andry Rajoelina could revive instability in the country if the result is rejected by the losing candidate

The $2.7-billion agreement includes, among other things, 330 modern, refrigerated vessels of up to 14 metres long being delivered to Madagascan fishermen. (Reuters)

Chinese fishing deal makes waves ahead of Madagascar polls

Against the backdrop of an already tense situation due to the presidential poll, a new fisheries deal with Chinese investors has provoked an outcry

Marc Ravalomanana ruled from 2002 to 2009 until he was ousted in a military-backed coup that installed Rajoelina, who was in power until 2014. (AFP)

Two ex-presidents to contest Madagascar’s run-off vote

Neither won the 50% of votes required for a first-round victory, with Rajoelina on 39.19% and Ravalomanana on 35.29%

Hery Rajaonarimampianina won the presidency at the last election, in 2013. (AFP)

Madagascar presidential election: What you need to know

World’s fourth-largest island to vote on next head of state amid political crisis, rampant poverty

Attempts by the most recent president, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, to change electoral laws backfired and sparked nearly three months of protests in the capital Antananarivo. (AFP)

Ex-rulers favourites in Madagascar’s high-stakes election

Many voters see accessing water, electricity and jobs as their priorities

The military is the second pillar in securing the presidency in Madagascar.

SADC’s problem child is going to the polls

Electing presidents in Madagascar has been fraught with problems, including those perpetrated by the military

Attempts by the most recent president, Hery Rajaonarimampianina, to change electoral laws backfired and sparked nearly three months of protests in the capital Antananarivo. (AFP)

Madagascar’s new president comes into office

President Hery Rajaonarimampianina has taken over officially from coup leader Andry Rajoelina, pledging to create a climate conducive to investment.

Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina is teh chair of the Southern African Development Community. (AFP)

Court clears way for Madagascar elections

An electoral court in Madagascar has removed the names of three high-profile presidential contenders, including strongman Andry Rajoelina.

Mobile phones contain more than 40 natural elements.

Vodacom, MTN may be interested in Madagascar acquisition

Telma’s mobile operations in the island of Madagascar are up for sale and South African companies may well swoop in.

Andry Rajoelina’s opponent, Marc Ravalomanana, is less than perfect on the environment, but next to Rajoelina he looks like a battle-hardened eco-activist. (AFP)

Rajoelina adamant to run for Madagascar presidency

Madagascar’s leader Andry Rajoelina has ignored an SADC request not to run in upcoming elections, saying the decision should be up to the people.

Andry Rajoelina’s opponent, Marc Ravalomanana, is less than perfect on the environment, but next to Rajoelina he looks like a battle-hardened eco-activist. (AFP)

Madagascar: Rajoelina will not run for presidency

Andry Rajoelina says that he will not run in Madagascar’s May presidential elections, a decision that could end the political crisis there.