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Andry Rajoelina

Madagascar’s age-old foes scuffle more on streets than in hustings

Africa

Madagascar’s age-old foes scuffle more on streets than in hustings

By Peter Fabricius

President Andry Rajoelina and the extreme personalisation of power in Madagascar

Africa

President Andry Rajoelina and the extreme personalisation of power in Madagascar

By Peter Fabricius

Putin’s ally Wagner is poised to further expand militarily and politically across Africa — report

Africa

Putin’s ally Wagner is poised to further expand militarily and politically across Africa — report

By Peter Fabricius

Madagascar president’s spat with South Africa about more than gold smuggling

Africa

Madagascar president’s spat with South Africa about more than gold smuggling

By Peter Fabricius

Madagascar to unban SA’s Airlink ‘soon’, says foreign minister

South Africa

Madagascar to unban SA’s Airlink ‘soon’, says foreign minister

By Peter Fabricius

Madagascar delegation to meet Ramaphosa over confiscated gold bars and Airlink ban

Africa

Madagascar delegation to meet Ramaphosa over confiscated gold bars and Airlink ban

By Peter Fabricius

Madagascar denies entry to SA aircraft – and it might have something to do with a stash of gold bars

Africa

Madagascar denies entry to SA aircraft – and it might have something to do with a stash of gold bars

By Peter Fabricius

Political and social instability provide backdrop and alleged motive for seemingly implausible Madagascar coup plot

Africa

Political and social instability provide backdrop and alleged motive for seemingly implausible Madagascar coup plot

By Peter Fabricius

Madagascar’s Covid cloud: Public adherence to safety protocols slips as complacency sets in

Africa

Madagascar’s Covid cloud: Public adherence to safety protocols slips as complacency sets in

By Alexander Joe

South Africa’s 24-hour trend report – 17 May 2020

COVID-19

South Africa’s 24-hour trend report – 17 May 2020

By Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change

WHO treads cautiously on traditional Malagasy ‘cure’ for Covid-19

Africa

WHO treads cautiously on traditional Malagasy ‘cure’ for Covid-19

By Carien du Plessis

Madagascar exploits highlight Russian influence peddling in Africa

Africa

Madagascar exploits highlight Russian influence peddling in Africa

By Karen Allen