Madagascar

BMI View: We are forecasting a modest rebound in economic growth of 3.7% in 2013 on the back of renewed donor support and low base effects. However, a precarious and uncertain political... 2013-04-29

Madagascar's two-time former president Didier Ratsiraka announced in April that he plans to contest the country's upcoming presidential election on July 24. The announcement follows... 2013-04-29

On July 22, Madagascar's army took back control of a military barrack from a group of mutinous troops. The army said the rebels had shot an officer sent in to negotiate with them, while... 2012-07-27

BMI View: We expect the ongoing political crisis to continue to undermine Madagascar's medium term economic growth prospects. We are forecasting average real GDP growth between 2012... 2012-06-25

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) announced on June 15 that the head of Madagascar's governing Haute Autorité de la Transition (HAT), Andry Rajoelina, and ousted former... 2012-06-25

BMI View :While steps towards organising elections have raised hope among investors and the international community that Madagascar is on the way to resolving its three-year political... 2012-06-22

Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina visited his Angolan counterpart Jose Eduardo dos Santos in late May. The meeting was said to cover existing bilateral relations. Angola and Madagascar... 2012-05-29