MACRON VISITS MADAGASCAR IN THE FIRST TRIP BY A FRENCH LEADER TO THE FORMER COLONY IN 20 YEARS
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✍️ French President Emmanuel Macron visited Madagascar, discussing economic cooperation and colonial-era disputes with President Andry Rajoelina.
👉 Macron's visit marked the first by a French leader to Madagascar since 2005 👉 The two presidents signed agreements and memoranda of understanding in energy, agriculture, and education 👉 Macron announced funding for a hydroelectric dam in eastern Madagascar 👉 The presidents discussed the fate of the Scattered Islands, which are claimed by Madagascar but fall under French overseas territories 👉 Macron pledged to work on the return of three skulls taken from Madagascar over 125 years ago
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