Madagascar
Tracked across 12 events · 190 articles · First seen Oct 13, 2025 · Last active May 28, 2026
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International
Impact: Madagascar is experiencing a military coup, leading to political instability and uncertainty. Its economy, already struggling with poverty and corruption, faces further challenges.
Oct 14, 2025 · 11 articles
Domestic
Impact: Madagascar is experiencing significant political instability and a government overthrow, with its President, Andry Rajoelina, fleeing the country. This event highlights deep-seated issues of corruption, poor governance, and economic hardship within the nation.
Oct 13, 2025 · 13 articles
Accidents
Impact: Madagascar was severely impacted by Tropical Cyclone Gezani, resulting in significant loss of life, widespread destruction of infrastructure, and displacement of thousands of people. This is the second major cyclone to hit the country in a short period, further hindering its development.
Feb 11, 2026 · 21 articles
International
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te canceled a planned trip to Eswatini, Taiwan's sole diplomatic ally in Africa, after Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar revoked flight permits for his aircraft. Taiwan's Presidential Office Secretary-General Pan Men-an stated that…
Impact: Madagascar revoked flight permits for Lai Ching-te's aircraft due to pressure from China, confirming its adherence to the 'one China' principle.
Apr 21, 2026 · 65 articles
International
A technical team from Germany's Germany — Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources visited NextSource Materials' Molo Graphite Mine in southern Madagascar. This visit is part of an independent study on graphite production in…
Impact: Madagascar is the location of NextSource Materials' Molo Graphite Mine, which is being assessed by Germany as a source of critical raw materials.
May 14, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Impact: Madagascar is one of the countries from which a U.S. ambassador is being recalled.
Dec 21, 2025 · 22 articles
Business
NextSource Materials has approved the Final Investment Decision (FID) for Phase 1 of its Battery Anode Facility (BAF) in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This decision follows the successful completion of Front-End Engineering Design (FEED),…
Impact: Madagascar is home to NextSource Materials' Molo graphite project, which is undergoing an expansion feasibility study, contributing to the company's overall strategy.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
International
China has announced a new zero-tariff policy for 53 African countries, effective from Friday until April 30, 2028. This move expands an existing duty-free scheme that previously covered 33 least-developed African nations. The policy aims…
Impact: Madagascar barred Taiwan's leader from flying over its territory, reportedly under pressure from China, illustrating China's influence in the region.
Apr 28, 2026 · 13 articles
International
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria led a delegation to the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, co-hosted by Presidents Emmanuel Macron of France and William Ruto of Kenya. At the summit, Tinubu advocated for stronger…
Impact: Madagascar's President, Michael Randrianirina, held a bilateral meeting with President Bola Tinubu on the sidelines of the summit.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Paraguay President Santiago Peña visited Taiwan to strengthen diplomatic relations, reaffirming Paraguay's commitment as Taiwan's only South American ally. The visit included military honors, meetings with President Lai Ching-te, and discussions on cooperation agreements in…
Impact: Taiwan accused China of pressuring Madagascar to revoke overflight permits for Lai Ching-te's trip to Eswatini.
May 08, 2026 · 6 articles
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