Latest news in Madagascar? September 13th, 2026

The top news and key developments surrounding Madagascar around September 13, 2026:

• AfDB Financing and Economic Outlook Report: The African Development Bank Group reported that Madagascar must mobilize approximately $7.27 billion annually through 2030 to bridge its financing gap and accelerate structural economic transformation. The report projects Madagascar’s GDP growth at 3.0% for 2026, with an expected rebound to 4.5% starting in 2027 driven by extractive industries, tourism, and infrastructure investment. African Development Bank Group+ 1
• Cross-Border Marriage Trafficking Investigation: Malagasy authorities opened an investigation into suspected networks facilitating the transport of local women to China for arranged marriages, prompting increased border vigilance and scrutiny into recruitment schemes. UA.NEWS
• Judicial and Political Repercussions: Following legal proceedings from the unrest of late 2025, former high-ranking security official General Richard Ravalomanana received a 10-year hard labor sentence related to past protest crackdowns. NAMPA
• Regional Youth Handball Championship: In regional sports, Madagascar’s U18 men’s handball squad prepared to open its Group B campaign against Algeria at the 22nd African Men’s Youth Handball Championship in Abidjan. www.aps.dz