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Andry Rajoelina expected in Paris to talk business

Madagascan president Andry Rajoelina. © Twitter/@PresidenceMada

The Madagsacan leader, who has frequently met with French entrepreneurs in the past, is expected in Paris on 18 February where he will attend a private dinner hosted by the Institut Choiseul think tank. [...]

Published on 11/02/2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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