2026 in Madagascar

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January

  • 24 January – A magnitude 4.8 earthquake hits Itasy Region, injuring one person.[1]
  • 30 January – The government lifts a 16-year moratorium on issuing new mining permits for most minerals, ending a suspension in place since 2010 while maintaining the ban on gold mining permits.[2]
  • 31 January – Cyclone Fytia makes landfall over Madagascar, leaving 14 people dead.[3]

February

March

  • 9 March — President Randrianirina dismisses prime minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo and dissolves the government.[6]
  • 15 March – President Randrianirina appoints anti-corruption chief Mamitiana Rajaonarison as Prime Minister.[7]
  • 19 March – President Randrianirina orders polygraph screenings for would-be government ministers.[8]

April

  • 7 April – The cabinet declares a nationwide 15-day state of energy emergency, due to fuel shortages and disruptions in energy supply amid the 2026 Iran war.[9]
  • 29 April – Authorities detain former French soldier Guy Baret in connection with an alleged plot to destabilise the country, involving plans to incite a military mutiny, sabotage key infrastructure, and cause a nationwide disruption.[10]

May

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