https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/madagascar/news/?xtor=RSS-1 en https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/local/cache-vignettes/L144xH72/visuel_defaut_une_fd-44916-890bc.jpg?1702480412 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr?xtor=RSS-1 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/madagascar/news/article/madagascar-cyclones-fytia-and-gezani-13-02-26?xtor=RSS-1 France offers its condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims of Cyclones Fytia and Gezani. We stand shoulder to shoulder with Madagascar's people and government, and are continuing to dispatch relief supplies and experts in order to respond to the emergency. This support is made possible by the decisive action of the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs' Crisis and Support Center, as well as government agencies based in Reunion (…) 2026-02-13 17:31:51 58824_287520 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/madagascar/news/article/joint-communique-from-the-minister-for-europe-and-foreign-affairs-of-the?xtor=RSS-1 Mr. Jean-Noël Barrot, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, and Ms. Christine Razanamahasoa, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Refoundation of the Republic of Madagascar, met in Paris on January 19, 2026. The two Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to the friendly, intense, high-quality bilateral relationship between France and Madagascar, forged in history and focused on the future. They also praised the vitality and unique nature of the personal ties between (…) 2026-01-20 18:40:29 58824_287231 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/madagascar/news/article/situation-in-madagascar-15-10-25?xtor=RSS-1 France is following the current situation in Madagascar with the utmost attention. The deep aspirations of the Malagasy people – especially their young people – for a better, fairer and more dignified life must be fully listened to and taken into account. Their voices carry the hope of a future based on justice, equality of opportunity and respect for basic rights. France expresses its sympathy for the victims, those injured and all those affected by recent developments. One seriously (…) 2025-10-15 17:24:28 58824_286106 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/madagascar/news/article/madagascar-visit-by-chrysoula-zacharopoulou-may-15-17-2023?xtor=RSS-1 Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, Minister of State for Development, Francophonie and International Partnerships, attached to the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, will be in Madagascar from May 15 to 17. The Minister of State will meet with Malagasy authorities to discuss our bilateral priorities. She will travel to Mahajanga where France is taking part in efforts to protect the environment and biodiversity, an area in which we collaborate with Madagascar. She will also visit the Alliance (…) 2023-05-15 15:49:19 58824_273245 https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/country-files/madagascar/news/article/madagascar-situation-of-french-nationals-q-a-paris-20-aug-22?xtor=RSS-1 Today Madagascar's court of appeals upheld the harsh sentences handed down against three French nationals who had pleaded not guilty to possibly endangering national security. Do you have any comment? We are aware of this decision. We are monitoring our compatriots' situation very closely. We reaffirm our unwavering mobilization in this matter and continue to provide them with the consular protection guaranteed by the Vienna Convention of April 24, 1963. We stand with their families and (…) 2022-08-29 09:05:34 58824_268388