The African Union (AU) has announced the deployment of a high-level delegation to Madagascar to engage national stakeholders in efforts to restore constitutional order and stability in the country.
The move follows decisions adopted by the AU Peace and Security Council (PSC) during its 1305th and 1306th meetings held on 14 and 15 October 2025, respectively, in response to the ongoing political crisis in the Republic of Madagascar.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, emphasised the need for “concerted diplomatic efforts” to foster constructive dialogue among all Malagasy stakeholders, including the authorities, political parties, civil society, and youth representatives.
“The African Union underscores the urgency of genuine and inclusive dialogue to facilitate a peaceful return to constitutional democratic order,” Youssouf said.
Acting under the good offices of H.E. President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola, who serves as the AU’s designated mediator, the Commission will immediately deploy the high-level mission to Antananarivo.
The delegation will work closely with the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and will include members of the AU Panel of the Wise and a Special Envoy.
According to the AU, the mission aims to support the launch of an inclusive, Malagasy-led, and civilian-driven national dialogue process that can help rebuild trust, promote social cohesion, and uphold constitutional governance.
The AU Chairperson reaffirmed the Union’s solidarity with the people of Madagascar, expressing confidence that national actors will rise above divisions and prioritise the country’s long-term stability and democratic aspirations.
“The African Union stands firmly with the people of Madagascar in their pursuit of good governance, democracy, sustainable development, and prosperity,” Youssouf said, urging all parties to engage in dialogue “in good faith, and in a spirit of compromise and national unity.”
Madagascar has faced recurrent political instability in recent years, with tensions among political factions threatening to derail democratic governance.
The AU’s intervention seeks to prevent further escalation and steer the island nation back toward constitutional normalcy.
