Colonel Michaël Randrianirina’s visit to Chad marks a turning point in bilateral relations.

Key discussions on economic and infrastructure cooperation

The President of Madagascar’s Refoundation process, Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, attended Chad’s 66th Independence Day celebrations in N’Djamena on August 11, 2026. The event at Place de la Nation featured a major military parade. Invited by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, Randrianirina joined fellow leaders from Guinea-Bissau and Chad in military attire for the ceremony.
The visit also facilitated deeper discussions between Antananarivo and N’Djamena. The day before, both heads of state held bilateral talks focusing on economic ties and infrastructure development. Randrianirina emphasized Africa’s potential through unity, stating that “collaborative efforts among African nations are essential for continental progress.”

Reviving historic diplomatic ties

Randrianirina highlighted the longstanding but underutilized relationship between Madagascar and Chad. While both nations share colonial history and gained independence in 1960, recent exchanges have waned. The upcoming state visit of Chad’s president to Madagascar aims to reignite cooperation across multiple sectors.
Both countries trace their modern origins to French colonial rule, followed by their 1958 republic status and 1960 independence.