He’s a French citizen and is perceived as supporting French interests in this former French colony whereas other presidents tried to move Madagascar in other directions.
Rajoelina took power after a military coup in 2009. He was a radio DJ and mayor of the capital city who encouraged the overthrow of the former president, so him getting overthrown himself is a pretty interesting turn of events.
Because Madagascar is a former French colony. They also have a conflict over some islands in the Pacific. The article said the former president cut a deal with Macron and was then evacuated, the deal could be about those islands but I doubt the new government would respect it.
Why would the French be helping him?
He’s a French citizen and is perceived as supporting French interests in this former French colony whereas other presidents tried to move Madagascar in other directions.
Rajoelina took power after a military coup in 2009. He was a radio DJ and mayor of the capital city who encouraged the overthrow of the former president, so him getting overthrown himself is a pretty interesting turn of events.
A radio DJ 🤣 such qualifications
Zelensky was a comedian.
His sets will be legendary after his presidency.
Because Madagascar is a former French colony. They also have a conflict over some islands in the Pacific. The article said the former president cut a deal with Macron and was then evacuated, the deal could be about those islands but I doubt the new government would respect it.