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Macron and Rajoelina to meet despite continuing diplomatic crisis between France and Madagascar

The meeting between Emmanuel Macron and Andry Rajoelina, due to take place on 27 August, promises to be electric. The Madagascan president's declared aim of retaking control of the Scattered Islands, currently administered by France, has resulted in a two-year standstill in bilateral relations. [...]
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French President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to the French island of Grande Glorieuse, in the Eparses archipelago, on 23 October 2019. French sovereignty of the archipelago is disputed by Madagascar.
French President Emmanuel Macron during a visit to the French island of Grande Glorieuse, in the Eparses archipelago, on 23 October 2019. French sovereignty of the archipelago is disputed by Madagascar. © Jacques Witt/Pool/AFP
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