Conspiracy thwarted in Madagascar: 20 billion ariary seized, France pointed out

On April 2, 2026, Malagasy authorities revealed a conspiracy aimed at overthrowing transitional president Michaël Randrianirina, with thirteen individuals, including high-ranking military officials, charged with attempted assassination. Searches uncovered 20 billion ariary in the suspects' accounts, along with weapons, confirming the scale of the conspiracy. The case raises accusations of neo-colonialism against France, which is accused of trying to restore a loyal regime in Madagascar.