Madagascar

Col Randrianirina, who seized power in 2025, dissolved his government in an unexpected move, adding to governance uncertainty across the Indian Ocean nation.

Madagascar's military leader dissolved his cabinet five months after seizing power, while Australia granted asylum to seven Iranian women's football players amid ongoing regional political tensions.

Nigeria's federal government is moving to restructure its agricultural insurance system and cooperatives, while new data from Madagascar demonstrates how sustainable farming practices can simultaneously boost yields and protect forests.