Madagascar detains a French ex-serviceman over an alleged destabilization plot.
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Michael Randrianirina
Person · Head_of_state · Madagascar · 13 dispatches indexed · last seen May 7, 2026
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Geopolitical Politics
Madagascar detains French ex-serviceman over alleged destabilisation plotAl Jazeera · Apr 29
International Relations
Putin Secures Another Strategic Ally as Trump Focuses on IranRussia secures another strategic ally in Madagascar with aid to its military leadership.
Bloomberg · Apr 8
Geopolitical Politics
Madagascar names anticorruption chief as PM days after cabinet dissolvedMadagascar's President appointed Mamitiana Rajaonarison as Prime Minister. Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo was dismissed.
Al Jazeera · Mar 16
International Relations
Madagascar expels French diplomats from the countryMadagascar expels French diplomats, accusing them of undermining national security.
© Reuters/Siphiwe Sibeko · Apr 29
Geopolitical Politics
Madagascar’s leader orders lie detector tests for prospective ministersMadagascar's President Michael Randrianirina ordered lie detector tests for prospective ministers. The country acquired a polygraph machine to vet new government ministers. A specialist will operate the machine.
South China Morning Post · Mar 20
Geopolitical Politics
Amnesty International accuses Madagascar of torturing young protestersAmnesty International accuses Madagascar of torturing youths who protest.
© Gen Z Mada · Apr 19
Geopolitical Politics
Madagascar's president orders lie detector tests for candidates applying to be government ministersMadagascar's president ordered lie detector tests for minister candidates. The goal is to root out corrupt applicants.
The Independent · Mar 19
