Madagascar
Washington to resurrect Diego-Suarez naval base in wake of Suez Canal blockage

Last year's Suez Canal blockage, which brought world trade to a standstill, highlighted Madagascar's importance as a maritime traffic hub, a realisation that has rekindled the desire to improve the country's shipping infrastructure. [...]
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Paris and Washington aim to help Madagascar improve security in its territorial waters

France and the United States are to use their respective cooperation arrangements with Madagascar to help it protect its territorial waters from criminal activity. Despite the government's ambitions, the Madagascan navy still does not have a fleet capable of protecting the country's interests.

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