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Madagascar
Randrianirina's balancing act between Trump, Putin and the deep blue sea

By Joan Tilouine and Laure Verneau
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Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, in Antananarivo on 17 October 2025.
Madagascar's new military ruler, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, in Antananarivo on 17 October 2025. © Siphiwe Sibeko/Reuters

Keen to strike a balance with the powers coveting the country's resources, the president of the refoundation is pursuing a security and business-oriented line in the hope of attracting the highest-bidding economic players.

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