Randrianirina received by Macron: Russia silently enters discussions at the Élysée

Emmanuel Macron met with Michaël Randrianirina at the Élysée on September 10, without issuing a joint statement, which is unusual. The discussions focused on bilateral cooperation, particularly the Volobe hydroelectric project, amid deteriorating relations between Madagascar and France. Meanwhile, Madagascar is strengthening its ties with Russia, a move similar to that seen in several West African countries.