Economic and infrastructure partnerships take center stage

The President of Madagascar’s Refoundation, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, attended Chad’s 66th Independence Day celebrations in N’Djamena on August 11, 2026. Held at Place de la Nation, the event featured a major military parade. Invited by Chad’s President, Marshal Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, Randrianirina joined the festivities alongside Guinea-Bissau’s President, General Horta N’Tam. All three leaders wore military uniforms during the ceremony.
This visit also strengthened exchanges between Antananarivo and N’Djamena. The day before, the two heads of state discussed bilateral relations and future cooperation opportunities, focusing on economic growth and infrastructure development. Randrianirina emphasized the importance of African unity, stating, “If Africans unite and support each other, the continent will advance.”

Reinvigorating historical bonds

Randrianirina highlighted the long-standing diplomatic ties between Madagascar and Chad, noting a gradual decline in exchanges over the years. Both nations share deep historical connections, having been French colonies, adopted republican status in 1958, and gained independence in 1960. He stressed that multiple sectors still hold untapped potential for collaboration.
Chad’s President has already scheduled a return visit to Madagascar, a move aimed at revitalizing cooperation between the two countries.