Economic collaboration and infrastructure development take center stage

The President of Madagascar’s Refondation administration, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, attended the 66th anniversary of Chad’s Independence Day celebrations in N’Djamena on August 11, 2026. The event, held at Place de la Nation, featured a grand military parade. Invited by Chadian President Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, Randrianirina joined festivities alongside Guinea-Bissau’s President, General Horta N’Tam, all three dressed in military attire.
This visit marked a significant step in deepening ties between Antananarivo and N’Djamena. The day before, both heads of state held bilateral discussions, focusing on economic relations and infrastructure development. Randrianirina emphasized the importance of intra-African cooperation, stating, « African unity and mutual support are key drivers for continental progress. »

Reviving historical bonds for future growth

The Malagasy leader highlighted the historically strong yet underutilized relationship between Madagascar and Chad. Despite long-standing diplomatic ties, cooperation has lagged in recent years. Both nations, however, share a common colonial past under French rule, adopted republican status in 1958, and gained independence in 1960. Randrianirina noted the untapped potential across multiple sectors and announced Chad’s President will reciprocate with an official visit to Madagascar, aiming to revitalize bilateral cooperation.