Madagascar

Leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are examining a fact-finding mission's report on the political crisis in Madagascar. President Cyril Ramaphosa, serving as interim chair, is leading the extraordinary summit. The discussions aim to promote dialogue amid recent unrest in the island nation.

December 16, 2025 Reported by AI

The southern Indian Ocean has emerged as a confrontation zone between Russia and the West, especially France with its overseas territories there. In Madagascar, following a mid-October military coup, new authorities are turning to Moscow to import hydrocarbons and ease the energy crisis. This openness highlights Russia's strategy to undermine French influence.