A discreet presence. The visit of Mohamed Idriss Farah, special envoy of the Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission for Madagascar, has gone almost unnoticed. He only stepped into the spotlight after beginning his round of meetings with political leaders and stakeholders on Monday.
Following his last visit in July, the diplomat is once again taking the pulse of the political situation on the Great Island. Since the beginning of the week, he has met with various officials and actors. Accompanied by a UN delegation, the AU special envoy met with Colonel Michaël Randrianirina, Head of State, on Tuesday. Yesterday, they were received by Siteny Randrianasoloniaiko, President of the National Assembly.
At first glance, this time, Mohamed Idriss Farah has taken his time to probe the ground. He has been in Madagascar for several days. His arrival coincided with the consultations for electoral preparations led by the President of the Refoundation at the Iavoloha State Palace. The AU special envoy was thus able to attend the discussions as an observer. Unless there are changes, he is also expected to inquire about the progress of the national consultation process, which is entering its operational phase.
Captured & Published at: 2026-09-17 06:23:36 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/09/refondation-lemissaire-de-lunion.html